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laidout · 06-10-2007, 01:46 AM

i need help i have a 250 inline 6 for my suburban and also a 700r4

but i can buy a ls1 with 4000 miles on rebuild (wrecked car) cheap cheap

what would you do ? i want to be able to drive it to show or around town

*LILRED66* · 06-10-2007, 02:23 AM

I would buy the LS1, regardles or whether I was planning on putting it in my suburban. If it is a runner and it is cheap, cheap, why would you not get it. First things first, you have to have the LS1 to be able to transplant it in place of your 250. After you have it, you can size up the situation. If you decide to go with your stocker, you can sell the LS1 and get your money back. There are many components required to complete the install of an LS1 in a '60-'66 Suburban, so this should be taken into consideration.

I never pass on a opportunity, if I think the part may play into my future plans for one of my projects, especially if I know I can get my money out of the part, if I change my mind on the direction of the build.

Good luck and let us know what you end up doing.

Tony

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-10-2007, 05:44 AM

personally id keep the 6 and fix it up

L0WRIDE · 06-10-2007, 06:19 AM

go with the LS1 dude

64GMCHorsepower · 06-10-2007, 08:47 AM

the six is nice, but if you want to go to shows on the road, and drive it on the highway, I would go with the ls1.....

I had a 250 inline-6 in mine, but got a 350 TPI engine, and 700r4 to put in it....Also replaced the rear end, that will make it much easier to drive on the highway, and not rev the engine up to high.......my .02

hewlett2002000 · 06-10-2007, 02:01 PM

LS1

laidout · 06-11-2007, 12:31 PM

cool thanks for the sug. does painless wireing make a kit for that ls1

the story on the motor i work at the local honda dealership and this guy traded his 96 6 speed camaro in with a rod knock for 300 bux and i was talking to him and he said he would sell the motor he got for it to fix it he got a buddy that wrecked his car right after he put it in for 300 bux and a race built tranny (700r4) for 150 so i will get that off him

i was going to buy the camaro for 500 and it was in real good shape but we have an ass salesman that talked the sales manager to take it to the auction
o i was pissed

Jonboy · 06-11-2007, 12:36 PM

If it is in a 96 Camaro, it will be an LT1. Not quite the same, but a lot better than the 250, IMO. The Painless harness for either engine is kinda pricy, but probably worth it in the long run.

bills67 · 06-21-2007, 06:47 PM

There's no replacement for displacement, easy choice, V-8!

ElkyRacer · 06-21-2007, 11:35 PM

Screw painless, lots of other places on the web can do the same for less. Wether it be a LT1 or a LS1, Speartech can hook you up with a moded wiring harness for cheaper. Only a 3 wire hookup.

FWIW, 93 F-bodys(camaro/firebird) came with LT1/700R4, 94-97s came with LT1/4L60E, 98-02s came with LS1/4L60Es.

laidout · 06-23-2007, 11:50 PM

ya i just found out its lt1 its a 97 engine

layinrocker65 · 06-24-2007, 01:21 AM

how cheap is cheap though

06-10-2007, 01:46 AM	#1
laidout Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bartlesville,ok Posts: 275	engine help 6 or 8 cyl i need help i have a 250 inline 6 for my suburban and also a 700r4 but i can buy a ls1 with 4000 miles on rebuild (wrecked car) cheap cheap what would you do ? i want to be able to drive it to show or around town Last edited by laidout; 06-10-2007 at 01:46 AM.

06-10-2007, 02:23 AM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl I would buy the LS1, regardles or whether I was planning on putting it in my suburban. If it is a runner and it is cheap, cheap, why would you not get it. First things first, you have to have the LS1 to be able to transplant it in place of your 250. After you have it, you can size up the situation. If you decide to go with your stocker, you can sell the LS1 and get your money back. There are many components required to complete the install of an LS1 in a '60-'66 Suburban, so this should be taken into consideration. I never pass on a opportunity, if I think the part may play into my future plans for one of my projects, especially if I know I can get my money out of the part, if I change my mind on the direction of the build. Good luck and let us know what you end up doing. Tony

06-10-2007, 05:44 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl personally id keep the 6 and fix it up __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-10-2007, 06:19 AM	#4
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl go with the LS1 dude __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

06-10-2007, 08:47 AM	#5
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl the six is nice, but if you want to go to shows on the road, and drive it on the highway, I would go with the ls1..... I had a 250 inline-6 in mine, but got a 350 TPI engine, and 700r4 to put in it....Also replaced the rear end, that will make it much easier to drive on the highway, and not rev the engine up to high.......my .02 __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

06-10-2007, 02:01 PM	#6
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl LS1 __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-11-2007, 12:31 PM	#7
laidout Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bartlesville,ok Posts: 275	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl cool thanks for the sug. does painless wireing make a kit for that ls1 the story on the motor i work at the local honda dealership and this guy traded his 96 6 speed camaro in with a rod knock for 300 bux and i was talking to him and he said he would sell the motor he got for it to fix it he got a buddy that wrecked his car right after he put it in for 300 bux and a race built tranny (700r4) for 150 so i will get that off him i was going to buy the camaro for 500 and it was in real good shape but we have an ass salesman that talked the sales manager to take it to the auction o i was pissed

06-11-2007, 12:36 PM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl If it is in a 96 Camaro, it will be an LT1. Not quite the same, but a lot better than the 250, IMO. The Painless harness for either engine is kinda pricy, but probably worth it in the long run.

06-21-2007, 06:47 PM	#9
bills67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 36	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl There's no replacement for displacement, easy choice, V-8! __________________ 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Fleet 95 Chevy Silverado Z-71

06-21-2007, 11:35 PM	#10
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl Screw painless, lots of other places on the web can do the same for less. Wether it be a LT1 or a LS1, Speartech can hook you up with a moded wiring harness for cheaper. Only a 3 wire hookup. FWIW, 93 F-bodys(camaro/firebird) came with LT1/700R4, 94-97s came with LT1/4L60E, 98-02s came with LS1/4L60Es.

06-23-2007, 11:50 PM	#11
laidout Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bartlesville,ok Posts: 275	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl ya i just found out its lt1 its a 97 engine

06-24-2007, 01:21 AM	#12
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: engine help 6 or 8 cyl how cheap is cheap though __________________ ‘53 GMC COE stock ‘53 Chevy 3100 LSA/TR6060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=805949‘ '70 Chevy C10 LWB 350/sm465 ‘74 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4L80e, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital, US Mags



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