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randy · #1 10-31-2012, 04:05 PM

Well im now at the point to where i need to get a motor and transmission.

i was looking at GMs performance catalog and Part # 19244549 ls376/480. Im guessing i can get the engine for $6000 to $6500. Now if i get a crate engine i still need to get all the accessories which will add more money

I could also get a ls2/t56 out of a GTO for around $5000 to $6500. Most likely 6k. I know im losing HP but its hard to pass up having a complete setup for the price.

Another option is to have travis build me something. I made a call to him later today so im just waiting to hear back from him. Im not sure how much a ls3/t56 setup from him would cost.

Anyone have any feedback on the engine/ trans package you bought from travis? Estimated cost, positives and negs

Is the ls3 worth it over a ls2 power wise? Im guessing there cant be to much difference in price between the two used.

Anything different, harder, or more to it going to a ls3 over a ls2?

Buying a GM crate engine worth it due to the fact you have a brand new engine? In the long run buying all the extra parts to finish the crate engine outway it?

t56 or tr6060?

What size exhaust staying NA?

Car will mainly been driven street but whenever goodguys is around i will be autocrossing it. Im looking for the best overall value. Ive went way over my budget now but i dont want to really be doing this all over again later on which would over the long run would cost me more money.

Ron in SoCal · #2 10-31-2012, 06:06 PM

I know Travis very well and have bought several from him. PM me if you'd like to chat about it.

Vince@Meanstreets · #3 10-31-2012, 06:27 PM

After what I have gone through it would be cheaper to buy or have a long block built and go from there. According to my builder he can do an LS3 with 24X capability for under well under 4K.

Plan ahead and even then you have changes mid build. Remember one change can affect many other options of the build.

If you are going to get a complete engine make sure you get the harness PCM and pedal that came with the car.

randy · #4 10-31-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

After what I have gone through it would be cheaper to buy or have a long block built and go from there. According to my builder he can do an LS3 with 24X capability for under well under 4K.

Plan ahead and even then you have changes mid build. Remember one change can affect many other options of the build.

If you are going to get a complete engine make sure you get the harness PCM and pedal that came with the car.

i might go with a speartech harness is i bought a crate engine. A ls3 ready to go for under 4K? not bad at all.

Power wise i would want a 450-500 hp motor. Really a LS3 with a cam. Nothing too crazy. This would be a ncie starting put and upgrade as i go.

andrew69_04 · #5 11-05-2012, 07:49 AM

from all the build's i've done, its always been cheaper for me to start out with a full pullout vs piecing everything together

Deano9666 · #6 01-05-2013, 11:07 PM

Just my .02, I went with the 2006 gto drop in, and once the car is all finished, if I want a little more umph, l92 heads with a nice cam, that's my thought at this point.

gnx7 · #7 01-16-2013, 12:50 PM

try to get a complete pullout or the little parts not only add up... they take a lot of time to source.

An LS2 motor with upgraded cam/valvesprings, long tube headers, and a tune should make an easy 440rwhp+. Ported heads add 30-40rwhp. FAST intake another 15-20rwhp.

Cubic inches make power. It also costs a hell of a lot more

A built 427ci LS7 with WCCH ported heads/upgraded cam/ported intake and long tubes should make 550-575rwhp+ on pump gas. It would also have an additional 100rwtq over the LS2 simply because of cubes. Figure $12-14K to do one complete.

As they say... you gotta pay to play

black67malibu · #8 01-16-2013, 09:13 PM

Be prepaired to spend about $3,000 more than what you think. hahaha I'm doing a ls2 into my A body and did not expect some of the extra costs that come with it. example... Clutch kit $700, F-body shifter. Its easier to do it now than later... If your gonna have the ecu tuned you probably would like a cam in there to save money on later tuning. There is a ton of stuff im doing that isnt necessary but i figure once that motor goes in, its in for awhile.