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Old 06-08-2021, 03:43 PM   #15
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Bro, no reason to go broke with an LS3/L99. Get yourself an L92/L96 6.0 or 6.2 truck block and build that bad boy out on the cheap (relatively). If displacement isn't a huge concern then you can go with a 5.3 for even less.

You will absolutely pay a premium with an actual LS3/L99. You can build pretty much the identical engine using truck versions for much less $$$.
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Old 06-08-2021, 05:17 PM   #16
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Yeah, used LS engines are insanely expensive, even as a short block. Probably a good chunk of the reason stuff like first gen CTS-Vs sell for 3x the KBB value; a good running LS6 and T56 trans alone sell for quite a bit more than book value on the whole car in good condition.
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Old 06-08-2021, 05:20 PM   #17
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Old 06-08-2021, 08:29 PM   #18
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If you contact the scrap yard they should tell you if an engine is good, and the better yards will also take it back if it is not.
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Old 06-10-2021, 08:02 PM   #19
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If the price is right, I'd at least give it a shot. Might get lucky and it'd be a good engine. If that is a v-6, I'd just leave it there.
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Old 06-10-2021, 08:18 PM   #20
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Bro, no reason to go broke with an LS3/L99. Get yourself an L92/L96 6.0 or 6.2 truck block and build that bad boy out on the cheap (relatively). If displacement isn't a huge concern then you can go with a 5.3 for even less.

You will absolutely pay a premium with an actual LS3/L99. You can build pretty much the identical engine using truck versions for much less $$$.
Don’t forget about the Aluminum L94 6.2 from the Yukon Denali and Escalades. My 2011 Yukon Denali has one and it is by no means a slouch.(0-60 in 6.4 second in an awd Yukon) Essentially it’s an L99 with a Truck intake and slightly different ecm programming.
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I'd take a chance and get the engine. The engine does sit pretty far back with the back cylinders basically under the windshield.
Block could be cracked, look for fluid leaking out the sides.
Also the engine could have absorbed impact, been pushed back against the tranny and messed up the crankshaft. Their could be bottom end damage.
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Old 06-11-2021, 09:05 AM   #22
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Old 06-11-2021, 03:06 PM   #23
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I'd take a chance and get the engine. The engine does sit pretty far back with the back cylinders basically under the windshield.
Block could be cracked, look for fluid leaking out the sides.
Also the engine could have absorbed impact, been pushed back against the tranny and messed up the crankshaft. Their could be bottom end damage.
But you have to consider things like stress fractures which you wouldn’t be able to see. And just because it’s not leaking out the sides doesn’t mean it won’t leak under pressure.

This engine isn’t worth fixing.
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Old 06-11-2021, 03:08 PM   #24
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And I believe it’s a V6. Which isn’t worth the time or money to fix. The way the guy asked the question, I’m assuming it’s not his car and he was thinking of pulling the motor to make a couple bucks.
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