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crc91 · 10-13-2015, 04:51 PM

Damn that's all it cost for a practically new LFX? Those can't be quotes from chevy can they?

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JantzenOKC · 10-13-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crc91

Damn that's all it cost for a practically new LFX? Those can't be quotes from chevy can they?

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No these are used engines but those prices are shipped to my shop. LFX engines are a dime a dozen, that's why I wasn't scared to push mine. You can pick one up with around 40k for 1000-1100 shipped. Long blocks from other LFX cars work too just have to swap the oil pan and intake manifold.

crc91 · 10-13-2015, 06:46 PM

There is one on a site called car monkey for $3k I think it has like 8k on it. With a 5 year warranty and is guaranteed to be a direct swap and everything. I believe it's a '12 LFX though.

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Jason@JacFab · 10-13-2015, 07:20 PM

Here's a thought... instead of buying another engine, assuming there are no big holes in the block and only the cylinder wall is messed up... Think about having it sleeved? Darton makes a sleeve that will allow you to go to 98mm bore, (3.9L), if you leave 1mm for future repairs it would be 97mm and a 3.8L.

Last time I talked to Darton the sleeve set was $1800.

HP Turbine · 10-13-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@JacFab

Here's a thought... instead of buying another engine, assuming there are no big holes in the block and only the cylinder wall is messed up... Think about having it sleeved? Darton makes a sleeve that will allow you to go to 98mm bore, (3.9L), if you leave 1mm for future repairs it would be 97mm and a 3.8L.

Last time I talked to Darton the sleeve set was $1800.

THIIIIISSSSSSSSSS. more boost.

JantzenOKC · 10-13-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@JacFab

Here's a thought... instead of buying another engine, assuming there are no big holes in the block and only the cylinder wall is messed up... Think about having it sleeved? Darton makes a sleeve that will allow you to go to 98mm bore, (3.9L), if you leave 1mm for future repairs it would be 97mm and a 3.8L.

Last time I talked to Darton the sleeve set was $1800.

That would be pretty cool, but there's a hole in the side of the block. It was hiding under one of the motor mount brackets. It was the middle cylinder where the rod and piston were fine, probably a piece of carnage got in between the rotating assembly and the block wall. I don't know why I didn't post pics of the block, it's pretty chewed up in there. I'm off tomorrow but I'll post some pics on Thursday.

JantzenOKC · 10-13-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Turbine

THIIIIISSSSSSSSSS. more boost.

My girlfriend remember?

JantzenOKC · 10-15-2015, 09:22 AM

Few more pics...

JantzenOKC · 10-15-2015, 09:27 AM

Here's the windage tray, looks like when the rod broke it turned face down and punched a hole through it.

Pathogen · 10-15-2015, 09:42 AM

Define: catastrophic failure.

Wow!!!!

IneedAZ · 10-15-2015, 09:45 AM

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Few more pics...

ITs just a scratch!! JB Weld will take care of it!

Looks like u have a new table base for a Man Cave

JantzenOKC · 10-15-2015, 11:45 AM

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ITs just a scratch!! JB Weld will take care of it!

Looks like u have a new table base for a Man Cave

I've already been thinking about making a table lol. I've got a couple ideas... Nice thing is it's light enough to pick up and carry around. I weighed the bare block and it's only 75lbs.

Both cylinder head assemblies look to be ok so I'll have a spare set of heads to play around with too.

rgrmoreira13 · 10-15-2015, 12:29 PM

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That's not bad. nothing that a good buffer can't knocked out.

On a serious note are you planning to add forged internals to the engine so it can handle the boost you have on the car from now on ? Or removing the turbos entirely ?

Fabberge · 10-15-2015, 02:07 PM

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I've already been thinking about making a table lol. I've got a couple ideas... Nice thing is it's light enough to pick up and carry around. I weighed the bare block and it's only 75lbs.

Both cylinder head assemblies look to be ok so I'll have a spare set of heads to play around with too.

you should donate your block for display

10-13-2015, 04:51 PM	#575
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Damn that's all it cost for a practically new LFX? Those can't be quotes from chevy can they? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

10-13-2015, 06:46 PM	#577
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	There is one on a site called car monkey for $3k I think it has like 8k on it. With a 5 year warranty and is guaranteed to be a direct swap and everything. I believe it's a '12 LFX though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

10-15-2015, 09:22 AM	#582
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Few more pics... Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

10-15-2015, 09:27 AM	#583
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Here's the windage tray, looks like when the rod broke it turned face down and punched a hole through it. Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

10-15-2015, 09:42 AM	#584
Pathogen Drives: 2014 1LS Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 653	Define: catastrophic failure. Wow!!!! __________________ Nobody with a good car needs to be justified. -Flannery O'Connor

10-13-2015, 07:20 PM	#578
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	Here's a thought... instead of buying another engine, assuming there are no big holes in the block and only the cylinder wall is messed up... Think about having it sleeved? Darton makes a sleeve that will allow you to go to 98mm bore, (3.9L), if you leave 1mm for future repairs it would be 97mm and a 3.8L. Last time I talked to Darton the sleeve set was $1800.