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Old 05-28-2014, 07:42 AM
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Fantastic rednderings. Good luck with the build, Eugene!
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Old 05-28-2014, 07:27 PM
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Have some new updates. Looks like we're going to try using a used GMPP LS7. Picked it up for a great deal. Engine only has 3K miles on it.





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Old 05-29-2014, 09:27 PM
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Well today wasn't very good news. Was performing a compression check on the LS7 and noticed a particular cylinder was very low. Checked it again just to make sure it wasn't a bad seal or equipment, and built up enough pressure to pop out the little plastic plugs.

Water shot everywhere. Engine was completely flooded. This was very, very disappointing because we ran a CarFax report on the car the engine was pulled from and the car was totaled, but was no where near water. The seller swears up and down he didn't know the engine was flooded. Right now my client wants to return the used LS7 and just go with a new LSX 454 instead. Now we need to work with eBay and the seller to get a refund.





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Old 05-29-2014, 10:41 PM
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Cool build, those renderings are awesome.
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I was going to say this build deserves a new engine but I did'nt want to come off as a Richard Head.
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Man that really sucks....
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Old 05-30-2014, 05:58 AM
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That sucks regarding the LS7. Hope you work it out with the seller/ebay.
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Amazing what people will swear up and down about when it comes down to money.

LSX 454 will be a nice motor for this project!
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Man that really sucks....
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That sucks regarding the LS7. Hope you work it out with the seller/ebay.
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Amazing what people will swear up and down about when it comes down to money.

LSX 454 will be a nice motor for this project!
It does suck, but smoking deals on used LS7s from eBay (or the forums) are huge red flags. You know, if a deal sounds too good to be tue...

I as well paid good $$$ for a motor that required a complete rebuild (which I was going to do anyway). eBay deal-io.

I hope you guys work it out.
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Eugene, beautiful car and project, looking forward to see the build coming together. Are you guys going to use the Dynacorn 69 TA hood? I saw a few in person and the fitment was great, the only issues were the plastic scoop inserts.

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