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    Budget LS Swap in my 72

    in Modifiers

    Posted

    Hi,

    some updates ; I finally bought a used 5.3 from a junkyard on ebay. 

    The seller gave me a lot of information about the engine and the truck it was pulled from. 

    I ended up paying 700$ including harness, front accessories, drive by wire pedal assembly and shipping.

    Budget LS Swap in my 72

    in Modifiers

    Posted

    Forgot to mention I installed a 3000 stall tourque converter that really made a differance. PM me or call me if you have any questions. 505-239-1601

     

    Thank you Vince. Telephone is a bit tricky as i'm not fluent in english!

     

    I'm currently looking car-part.com low mileage engine.

    There are a lot of complete engines in my budget( between $500 and $700). 

    I'm not sure if it's the best solution. I often read "engine tested" "runs good" or "good compression" but can I trust junkyards ?

    Budget LS Swap in my 72

    in Modifiers

    Posted

    I went thru this last summer when i put in a LM7 5.3 off a 02 Silverado it had 125k.

    I got it off E-bay for $900 and $300 shipping from New Hampshire to New Mexico.

    I sold my 350/th350 for $1400 so basically the old motor paid for the new one.

    In all i have $2300 in the swap. This includes rebuilding a 4l60E.

     

    Hi Vincent, 

     

    Are you happy with your engine?

    Do you swap the stock LM7 cam too?

    Budget LS Swap in my 72

    in Modifiers

    Posted

    Check out lkq for good complete budget ls swap engines or a new gm performance 5.3 is also a good option. Just be careful with craigslist never know who your buying from.

    Didn't know this site, thanks for the tips!

    Budget LS Swap in my 72

    in Modifiers

    Posted

    I'm seriously considering swapping a LS engine in my 72.

    As I do not live in the U.S, I know I will have to spend a big amount of money in shipping and taxes, so I'm trying to find the best deal.

    LQ4 or LM7 are on my wish-list, and spend a lot of time watching Craigslist ads for LS engines.

    Most of the engines are around 1k$. On the other hand, many online magazine like hotrod.com says they get their motor for 500$ in a junkyard.

    Are sellers on Craigslist going crazy with prices?!

     

    I forget to mention that I'm looking for an engine with accessories but no harness or ECM.

     

    Restoring while driving it ?

    in Auto Body Repair - Archive

    Posted

    Thanks for your inputs.

     

    Like Rick did, I will begin with trunk.

    It's still in pretty good shape, but it's getting more and more water and has some surface rust. 

    As you said, epoxy primer will be applied on bare metal. 

     

    The car is parked outside my house, so any work I start have to be finished as fast as possible.  

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    Restoring while driving it ?

    in Auto Body Repair - Archive

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I own my 72 Monte since 72.

    The car spent most of his life in Orange County and I shipped it to Europe in 2011. 

    Climate is pretty wet here and surface rust appeared on multiple place. The rear window channel has a bas spot, and water leaks through the trunk and cabine.

    On the plus side, engine is running well, and tranny shifts firmly. Interior is nice.

     

    I have no special skills at bodywork but I'm ok to learn.

    I'm looking for some guidance on how to restore my while I keep driving it ?

    What are the good practices ? 

     

    I know my question may sounds a bit dumb, but I do not want to start work I won't finish.

     

    Thank you

    Cowl induction

    in Modifiers

    Cowl induction

    in Modifiers

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I was wondering if someone ever did that mod on a Monte ?

    An air intake from firewall routed to the air cleaner with no special hood involved.

    A bit like Nascar airbox...

     

    Something like this : 

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    What would you do ?

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    This can be a tricky one... The best option in my opinion is a complete rebuild. I have no idea about pricing in France.

    The next choice would be to remove your heads, have the guides/ valves done and reassemble.

    Adding a good set of heads, possibly a camshaft and trying to get 400 hp is the last thing I would do because you have a bottom end with 100,000 miles on it. It may not handle it and if it doesn't, you risk damaging your new parts you just installed. If you do take that route, be expecting it to break and need a new engine so if it does you are ready.

     

    Again, I would fix what is broke and run it until I had funds to do what I want.  

     

    I'm not sure I want to invest money in the stock heads. Sure I will rebuild the bottom end. What's the cost of a short block rebuild ?

    What would you do ?

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Hey guys !

     

    My engine (L65) is stock except intake & carb, I have bad valve guides and I wonder what is the best thing to do with it.

    It has 104 000 miles on it, never rebuilt. 

     

    What would you do ? Like most of us, I have a limit amount of money to spend on it, no more than 2500$.

    Also I should consider import fees as I live in France (for exemple if I buy 250$ headers, It will cost me twice...).

     

    Do you think that a basic engine rebuild + new aluminium heads is possible ?

    My goal is to have a reliable 400hp engine.

     

    Thanks in advance...

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