In need of advice...

[slickman]

This would be a good time to look around for a GOOD performance shop to do a LS3 build..

[christianchevell]

A stroked out short block can be had all forged for 5 grand, add even a ASA cam and then not have to worry about the springs and your way up on power from stock as in stock trim as a crate a ASA cam is 525 HP and uses low lift springs so no worries there, and add a nice high volume pump so you know your oiled well and you should have oil pressure never even close to as low as 30.... and power more in the 550 hp range flywheel a dream come true for some.

Of course there are ASA crate engines dropped in all the time, My tuner Tommy Wong does them for guys who want them and often they are a retro fit. Good Luck sorry to hear about your problem, Just because one source says a engine is toast...it has to be torn down to see what is still good...………..

[Yellow 1]

If you're in possession of more than combi wrenches, a decent socket set and some basic lifting tackle I'd seriously consider pulling the motor out yourself and tearing it down; you've got nothing to lose - could be a bearing spun or something that a crank grind and a set of bearings could remedy. They're simple enough motors underneath all the electric and computer widgetry. Good luck with it, however you decide to go.

[Avenging Orange]

Sorry to have to ask this. I know you said dealer always changed oil......but how often did YOU check it?

[jprodun1]

Sorry this happened to you... Did they provide the cause for the failure?


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[irish108]

if it was me I would most definitely get another opinion

[TheBumblebeeBoy]

Originally Posted by Roader

I’d reach out to a reputable engine builder and see what they quote you.

Yeah I'm currently on the search for a good shop nearby. See what second opinion I can get..

[TheBumblebeeBoy]

Originally Posted by slickman

This would be a good time to look around for a GOOD performance shop to do a LS3 build..

Yeah I think that's the route I'm taking

[TheBumblebeeBoy]

Originally Posted by christianchevell

A stroked out short block can be had all forged for 5 grand, add even a ASA cam and then not have to worry about the springs and your way up on power from stock as in stock trim as a crate a ASA cam is 525 HP and uses low lift springs so no worries there, and add a nice high volume pump so you know your oiled well and you should have oil pressure never even close to as low as 30.... and power more in the 550 hp range flywheel a dream come true for some.

Of course there are ASA crate engines dropped in all the time, My tuner Tommy Wong does them for guys who want them and often they are a retro fit. Good Luck sorry to hear about your problem, Just because one source says a engine is toast...it has to be torn down to see what is still good...………..

All forged internals is what I'm thinking on doing if the next shop I take it to tells me there's still hope for the motor

[TheBumblebeeBoy]

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Sorry to have to ask this. I know you said dealer always changed oil......but how often did YOU check it?

Just about every other week when I would get ready to take it out for a drive

[TheBumblebeeBoy]

Originally Posted by jprodun1

Sorry this happened to you... Did they provide the cause for the failure?


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Nope, nothing. The service guy just said that the motor was done and that it would be too costly trying to repair. He said he had done one not long ago that was doing the exact same thing and not even a month after the rebuild the motor locked up on that Camaro and it was done.

[wasthatacop?]

Originally Posted by TheBumblebeeBoy

So the unexpected happened about a week ago fellas. I started hearing a bad knock coming from the motor and a warning message that read "Low oil pressure - turn off engine". So I took it down to my local Chevrolet to get it diagnosed see what the problem was. The shop called me 2 hours later with some terrible news. He said my 6 year old ls3 with just over 60k miles on the odometer is done and that the bee needs a new motor. I'm still in disbelief about this happening since I don't give it a hard time on the road and only drive it every other weekend and maintenance is always done on time. What do you guys suggest? Not sure if I want to drop that much money to get a new motor put in it but at the same time I wouldn't want to get rid of it. Not sure what would be the best thing to do really?...

Same thing happen to me. I ended up having my local Chevy dealership put in a new crate engine. If you purchase the crate engine through the chevrolet dealership you will get a huge discount... much cheaper than you'll find on websites such as Jegs and Summit. If I remember correctly it was $5k for engine, and $3k for install and took 2 weeks. I still have my Camaro, but I do feel like I'm stuck with it after investing so much more money. I kinda wanted a new Corvette or Camaro but now feel like I should hold onto my gen5.