NOS LS7 454 Crate Engine

[427TJ]

Originally Posted by olredalert

----Trust what David says. It could save someone a lot of irritation. Its no big deal to take a crate motor apart and just check things out. The engine isnt devalued in any way. As a matter of fact, I think the value would be enhanced if I was interested in this crate motor if I knew it was already done. Also, fresh cam lube could be applied to lessen the chance of a lobe being wiped out. The motor has been sitting for a long time. What ever was on the cam isnt fresh anymore and may have hardened a bit.....Bill S

My buddy bought an LS7 crate engine in 1987 and as soon as he got it home he tore it down and found dirt and grit inside. Cleaned it all up and put it back together. Still going strong in his '67 SS 396 Camaro.

[Cranberry70SSL34]

Absolutely a tear down and lube and spec check would be worth the time. Especially for peace of mind. Great engine. No genetic internals in this beast. It's got all the good stuff.

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cranberry70SSL34</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Absolutely a tear down and lube and spec check would be worth the time. Especially for peace of mind. Great engine. No <span style="font-weight: bold">generic</span> internals in this beast. It's got all the good stuff. </div></div>

Fixed it for you...

[Cranberry70SSL34]

Thanks mr xplant. I need someone to follow me around correcting my typing work. How much? Lol just kidding. I appreciate the clear up.

[Cranberry70SSL34]

New price. 9500 takes it.

[Schaffeur]

Hate to revive a dead thread, but is this unfired LS7 still around?

[Cranberry70SSL34]

Sorry man. I sold it back in November of 2014.