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Reaper85 · 02-27-2017, 09:03 PM

Do you have somewhere to store it? Use your suv and rebuild the Camaro when you have the cash.

Talladega · 02-27-2017, 09:44 PM

I wouldn't do it. It seems like you will constantly be dumping money and chasing problems with this car. Sell it as a project car to someone and cut your losses. It sucks and you got screwed on the deal but it's better than losing more and more money as problems continue to come up. Once you commit to this engine, be honest with yourself where would you draw the line? Will you keep saying "this has to be the last problem, if I just fix this part nothing else can possible go wrong" then something else will go wrong.

Don2012 · 03-01-2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Talladega

I wouldn't do it. It seems like you will constantly be dumping money and chasing problems with this car. Sell it as a project car to someone and cut your losses. It sucks and you got screwed on the deal but it's better than losing more and more money as problems continue to come up. Once you commit to this engine, be honest with yourself where would you draw the line? Will you keep saying "this has to be the last problem, if I just fix this part nothing else can possible go wrong" then something else will go wrong.

Yeah i already put a lot of money in it. i dont think i can sell without a engine it..

so far the only option is putting a engine in possibly a remanufactured one with atleast a year warranty.. i have a few buyers after i put in a engine..

Don2012 · 03-01-2017, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper85

Do you have somewhere to store it? Use your suv and rebuild the Camaro when you have the cash.

i dont actually, its at my friend/Mech, had it towed from the highway to there but i just did a bunch of modifcations bought like few hundred in decal for it lol..

gringo · 03-02-2017, 05:14 AM

Why not just replace the rod bearing? That's got to be cheaper than getting a used unknown LLT from somewhere.

Don2012 · 03-05-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

Why not just replace the rod bearing? That's got to be cheaper than getting a used unknown LLT from somewhere.

i suspect there might be more damage internally and then again i dont want to risk it dieing on me again, cant afford to spend out of pocket for this...again. there might damage to the block or etc.

A rebuilt or used one comes with warranty so i would be at some ease, now just have to find one, preferring a remanufactured one.

willoverkill · 03-06-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Don2012

Yeah i already put a lot of money in it. i dont think i can sell without a engine it..

That depends, what would you want for it??

Don2012 · 03-08-2017, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by willoverkill

That depends, what would you want for it??

I was gonna post it up for 7.5k after I put all that stuff in it like all the new parts ... just 4-5k in parts in labour. anyway I am looking for engines ATM.

onegoofydad · 03-08-2017, 02:51 PM

I don't know how much money you are wanting to spend, but my buddy has picked up several work vans with iron block 6.0's Most of which had relatively lower mileage.
His last van had an LQ9 and transmission, all required wiring and he spent 980 at auction for it. I think he ended up breaking even as he parts out the rest of the vehicle too.
Just a thought for you to check public allowed insurance auctions. You might find a decent car that is totaled on the rear end but motor is fine. Just a thought of course .

Don2012 · 03-11-2017, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by onegoofydad

I don't know how much money you are wanting to spend, but my buddy has picked up several work vans with iron block 6.0's Most of which had relatively lower mileage.
His last van had an LQ9 and transmission, all required wiring and he spent 980 at auction for it. I think he ended up breaking even as he parts out the rest of the vehicle too.
Just a thought for you to check public allowed insurance auctions. You might find a decent car that is totaled on the rear end but motor is fine. Just a thought of course .

Yeah I did couldn't find anything like that... tearing down my old one soon will post findings and pictures...
I have started the car to move it to the garage and started up rattling, rattle went down at idle but I don't to risk it throwing a rod through the block so didn't keep it started for long

Don2012 · 03-12-2017, 03:55 PM

Upon draining fluids, the oil was silver .... like had Almunium in it. Still yet have to take apart the oil pan.
Picture doesn't show it good enough

Don2012 · 03-12-2017, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange skid mark

I would not even bother with a used engine any way. You never know what that engine has been through. I would go straight for a GM short block of the same engine.

I know that doesn't fix your cash issues but fix it right or you are sure to pay the price later.... or sell it as a roller for a loss.

That's what I am planning now getting a short block from gm to swap.

02-27-2017, 09:03 PM	#15
Reaper85 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 598	Do you have somewhere to store it? Use your suv and rebuild the Camaro when you have the cash. Last edited by Reaper85; 02-28-2017 at 12:18 AM.

03-08-2017, 02:51 PM	#23
onegoofydad Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 141	I don't know how much money you are wanting to spend, but my buddy has picked up several work vans with iron block 6.0's Most of which had relatively lower mileage. His last van had an LQ9 and transmission, all required wiring and he spent 980 at auction for it. I think he ended up breaking even as he parts out the rest of the vehicle too. Just a thought for you to check public allowed insurance auctions. You might find a decent car that is totaled on the rear end but motor is fine. Just a thought of course . __________________ 2014 Black/Black Camaro 2SS RS L99, CAI Intake, Speed Engineering LTH. Jannetty Tuned.

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Don2012 Drives: Non Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Egg harbor township Posts: 22	Upon draining fluids, the oil was silver .... like had Almunium in it. Still yet have to take apart the oil pan. Picture doesn't show it good enough Attached Images

02-27-2017, 09:44 PM	#16
Talladega Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 686	I wouldn't do it. It seems like you will constantly be dumping money and chasing problems with this car. Sell it as a project car to someone and cut your losses. It sucks and you got screwed on the deal but it's better than losing more and more money as problems continue to come up. Once you commit to this engine, be honest with yourself where would you draw the line? Will you keep saying "this has to be the last problem, if I just fix this part nothing else can possible go wrong" then something else will go wrong.

03-02-2017, 05:14 AM	#19
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Why not just replace the rod bearing? That's got to be cheaper than getting a used unknown LLT from somewhere.