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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Nov 2, 2006 13:15:49 GMT -5
I have what I believe is an LT1 that needs to be rebuilt and I am just looking for some suggestions. This motor will be for offroad, so torque and lower rpms are important. I want to run it on propane, so from what I have researched, a 11 or 12:1 compression ratio is desirable. Cost is a large factor too. What would be the best way to go? suggestions?
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Post by possum398 on Nov 2, 2006 13:53:18 GMT -5
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Post by possum398 on Nov 2, 2006 13:55:54 GMT -5
If you stick w/ stock internals, a cheap way to get a higher compression is to have the heads shaved. The machine shop I use charges $75 to do this.
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Nov 2, 2006 14:01:15 GMT -5
thats better  I don't want some crazy high HP engine... this ain't no racing rig...  |
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Post by possum398 on Nov 2, 2006 14:03:43 GMT -5
I guess I have been watching too much Home Improvement.... More Power!!!!!!
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Post by possum398 on Nov 2, 2006 14:08:36 GMT -5
You need to know how bad the engine is. Will it have to be bored, or just rings and gaskets. I have a PAW catalog here. The rebuild kit w/o pistons is around $200. Where the one w/ pistons is around $400
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Nov 2, 2006 14:16:38 GMT -5
I haven't gone into the engine, but the previous owner said it was a spun bearing... but, like I said, no confirmation on that yet.
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Post by broncocraigellis on Nov 2, 2006 14:32:32 GMT -5
stroke it! you'll get loads of torque at low rpm and still be reliable
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Nov 2, 2006 16:05:54 GMT -5
I am taking donations, Craig...
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Post by broncocraigellis on Nov 2, 2006 18:20:46 GMT -5
LOL, Brad you're the one with a full time job. I'm a poor grad. student...
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Post by possum398 on Nov 2, 2006 18:46:21 GMT -5
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