best places to find LS Motor?

[bigarmzz]

ok guys, no thanks to Bobs darn "Fred" post and others....looks like i got the bug too now, so i put up my dearly beloved softail for sale..soo..i've been spending the last few days reading on ls1tech, ls1truck, here, etc...

which places have you all personally dealt with and had good experience with buying LS motor/trans, and they actually came through with everything needed without a hitch?

i can always google junk yards, and call and send a ton of money to strangers across the country, but i'd much rather stick to a place that some of you have personally dealt with on here (point me in the right direction guys?)

thanks

[b454rat]

Local late model yard near me has more of those motors than any other motor in there. Not sure what they are, but probly all of them are cover, 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 and maybe a 8.1. I know they have a lot of them, and don't think they were that expensive. I don't want to check price, then I'll probly want one....

[pcwillsie]

a person might check with insurance auctions. A person might be able to buy a whole low mileage truck from them for the cost of a pulled and shipped engine.

[f.monroe]

If you know anyone with a salvage auto license , ask them to check the auctions for you . A friend bought a badly wrecked 09 CTSV at a bargain price . Car was destroyed but the 6.2 superchaged engine looks intact . Not bad for $650 .
Frank

[STOCKISH]

OOOH heck, we have another one starting. Wont be long we'll have to dedicate a whole section th LS powered trucks I believe Bob (Glock)and Dennis (Menace121978) both bought their engines from the same place. From what I heard they were great to deal with. I'm sure one of them will chime in soon. I got lucky and found one through a local guy who just wanted to unload the truck. But, definately seems like tons of them are popping up in the yards left and right. Good luck and I hope to see a LS engine in that thing soon! If I can do anything to help let me know.

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

If you know anyone with a salvage auto license , ask them to check the auctions for you . A friend bought a badly wrecked 09 CTSV at a bargain price . Car was destroyed but the 6.2 superchaged engine looks intact . Not bad for $650 .
Frank

http://www.salvagedirect.com/

As Frank said, find someone with a license and have them take a look at Salvage Direct's listings. Or, check your local laws, you may be able to become a "Salvage Dealer" (on paper) yourself.

[78-5.3]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

If you know anyone with a salvage auto license , ask them to check the auctions for you . A friend bought a badly wrecked 09 CTSV at a bargain price . Car was destroyed but the 6.2 superchaged engine looks intact . Not bad for $650 .
Frank

wow that almost to cheap !!!!

[Driveway Dreams]

It took me a bit but both Bob & Dennis got their LS motors from Larry at GM Specialized Parts Planet (rancho recyclers) Sorry, I pulled that right out of Dennis' build thread. Their website.

[joe231]

Oooo,
2001 8.1 for $1310.00
wouldn't that be sweet in a 2wd shortbed

[Stitch]

Originally Posted by joe231

Oooo,
2001 8.1 for $1310.00
wouldn't that be sweet in a 2wd shortbed

or a crewcab swb like yours....

[thump16]

I found plenty of engines on the car-parts.com website. You might want to try that one.

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

or a crewcab swb like yours....

Oh the thought is already bouncing around in his head.

[STOCKISH]

Originally Posted by joe231

Oooo,
2001 8.1 for $1310.00
wouldn't that be sweet in a 2wd shortbed

Could be just me but I think this is one of the times isnt always better. I think a LQ9 6.0 would be a much better choice. Maybe the 8.1 for a tow righ though. Just my .02

[joe231]

Originally Posted by menace121978

yes... i highly recommend dealing with Larry over there. Awesome guy that puts these motors in his projects as well. 1-800-722-6015

quick example... the trans i got came out of a different yard(wanted it for the low miles) thats owned by them... well the dipstick tube was the wrong style(short one) and the dipstick was missing. i called him yesterday and he called GM and ordered a new one. i need the block off plate for the intake smog stuff... he pulled one off and is holding it for me. i needed returnless fuel rail... he pulled one with 10k miles from a newer truck with injectors and gave it to me. i needed a passengerside exhaust manifold w/o the smog pipe... he pulled one and had it waiting for me.

i check in with him every month and tell him the progress(if any) and turns out he found my thread here and sends people to Bob's and my thread if they have questions he cant answer. i check in for the warranty... 6 months from the day she's on the road! i just have to bring her by when i'm done and he'll start the warranty! great place man! Just dont deal with a guy named Rodger there(internet guy). he's a tick!

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

or a crewcab swb like yours....

Originally Posted by JohnC

Oh the thought is already bouncing around in his head.

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Could be just me but I think this is one of the times isnt always better. I think a LQ9 6.0 would be a much better choice. Maybe the 8.1 for a tow righ though. Just my .02

There is no replacement for displacement!!!
yeah I would got with a 5.3 or 6.0 in a driver, but I think a 8.1 would be super fun!

[85burb]

just chevy trucks has them in all sizes on line for 400-750. http://www.justchevytrucks.com/

[78-5.3]

Originally Posted by 85burb

just chevy trucks has them in all sizes on line for 400-750. http://www.justchevytrucks.com/

hey i live around the corner from these guys they have alot of engines they cant sell them $450 is what i paid with the ecu and harness

[menace121978]

yes... i highly recommend dealing with Larry over there. Awesome guy that puts these motors in his projects as well. 1-800-722-6015

quick example... the trans i got came out of a different yard(wanted it for the low miles) thats owned by them... well the dipstick tube was the wrong style(short one) and the dipstick was missing. i called him yesterday and he called GM and ordered a new one. i need the block off plate for the intake smog stuff... he pulled one off and is holding it for me. i needed returnless fuel rail... he pulled one with 10k miles from a newer truck with injectors and gave it to me. i needed a passengerside exhaust manifold w/o the smog pipe... he pulled one and had it waiting for me.

i check in with him every month and tell him the progress(if any) and turns out he found my thread here and sends people to Bob's and my thread if they have questions he cant answer. i check in for the warranty... 6 months from the day she's on the road! i just have to bring her by when i'm done and he'll start the warranty! great place man! Just dont deal with a guy named Rodger there(internet guy). he's a tick!

[gchemist]

Remember this place for good info and parts.
http://www.hotrodlane.cc/77chevytruck/77chevy.htm

[Thealien]

Here are a few Engine sources to look at. I only have experience with Spaulding Automotive. I will elaborate more when I finally start my build thread.

SPAULDING AUTO
Here is a you tube link from one of their ads

Spaulding auto ready to run package
A couple people have bought from these guys

Schram auto
Pacific fab also does pull out and ready to run packages they also have a pretty cool 4X4 Ls crossmember I'll talk about later

Pacific Fab
Another vender that seems to have happy customers?

TNScrambler
And last but not least car part.com

Car Part.com
These are all just a reference, buyer beware and I am not recomending anyone at the moment. Ask questions, try local and good luck there are deal out there

[Chevy-Art]

Try this one: www.hpsalvage.com

[dan76]

Here's a heads up for those contemplating a LS1 transplant. Nearly every PickNPull and similar sites I've visited in past months have such motors sitting on a pallet for sale. However every engine I've looked at has the wiring harness snipped for the convenience of the puller and the computer is nowhere in sight. Therefore if you're going to use the motor in the FI mode, you'll have to either find or purchase a harness (for 100's of $) and find the correct computer.

If you can, I'd suggest getting a wrecked truck/car and then you'll have everything needed for the transplant. Then sell unneeded pieces to recover some of your initial costs.

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by dan76

Here's a heads up for those contemplating a LS1 transplant. Nearly every PickNPull and similar sites I've visited in past months have such motors sitting on a pallet for sale. However every engine I've looked at has the wiring harness snipped for the convenience of the puller and the computer is nowhere in sight. Therefore if you're going to use the motor in the FI mode, you'll have to either find or purchase a harness (for 100's of $) and find the correct computer.

If you can, I'd suggest getting a wrecked truck/car and then you'll have everything needed for the transplant. Then sell unneeded pieces to recover some of your initial costs.

A more accurate name for those places would be "Yank & Destroy".

[STOCKISH]

Bigarmzz, whatcha thinking man? Is there a LSX swap in your future too?

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Bigarmzz, whatcha thinking man? Is there a LSX swap in your future too?

hey josh, yeah i'm thinking very seriously about doing this....i need my head examined though, as my motor/tranny is fine

i put my softail up for sale to fund this project, when it sales, i'll be going into full blown "ls mode"

right now, i'm still in the reading/asking questions phase....and trying to find a deal on a nice set up....still not sure what sized motor to go with ....5.3L for mileage, or bigger?

[Driveway Dreams]

A 5.3 would be plenty power. But you could be a little different and get a BIG power boost and run a magna-charger on it. Or do what I would love...STS rear mount turbo.