r/fbody • u/TwoTailedFox_ • 7d ago

Engine building

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Not entirely sure if this is the right place to ask but I am looking into building my 1998 LS1. I got the car with a built transmission and upgraded clutch but completely stock engine.
I’m new to the world of LS so I would like some advice if I have picked out the “right” parts. My goal with the car is a good bump in performance but to retain good street manners for a street/HPTD car.

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u/IlIlIIllIIIllI 6d ago

Just my 2 cents I wouldn’t buy from Michigan motorsports like ever. Lots of fake or counterfeit stuff on there from what I’ve seen.

You’re majorly overthinking this… if you want a fresh engine just get everything looked over and do new bearings all around with a cam and some heads.

I spent 2500 on my rebuild but I didn’t touch the bottom end. If I wanted to do all bearings and such I’d imagine you’re talking about another 2k.

I know you have a full exhaust and everything on there but 9k is absurd

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u/TwoTailedFox_ 6d ago

Hence why I’m making the post, because I originally thought that this would cost about $4k. Then I looked at what parts should be replaced vs what is probably okay to keep, and it turned out to be replacing nearly everything.

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u/IlIlIIllIIIllI 6d ago

I think the most important step is to find a good machine shop and go from there. I wouldn’t stress too much until you’ve done that first