So I have a "new" 59,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

So, I have this engine now, breaking it down trying to decide what colors, what things to repair remove replace etc.

This engine is out of 1990 #1687

I've added pictures from the time I got off my truck until now breaking it down.
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps3e5f95d5.jpg

http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...psaea3827f.jpg
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Other than sitting in rain for two weeks, other than a few parts needed, no real problems whatsoever, clean no leak present.

So, now I am trying to figure our what I am going to do with this engine and what I am going to use it for.

Question: If I was going to sell this engine when completed what colors would be best, opinions please.

Dempsey

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

So, moving with the mount and breakdown..

Got a bit done in 3 hours!

a few notes:

Engine was running as of may 2014 at 59,000 miles

4 broken bolts (drilled and pulled)
engine is clean oil wise(no leaks that I can find)
Rubber hoses and vaccume was F%$ked!!!
secondaries and starter show corrosion.
It came with all the plugs(elect) and flywheel as well as ECM chip.
only damage is from a forklift on the oil pan.

still deciding on color(may go with chrome powdercoat)

http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa3552262.jpg
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Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

There are places that apply the Permastar finish that Edelbrock uses
Awesome looking finish supposed to be durable too.

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

Do we know of any shops locally that does it??

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

Where did it come from?? Because I don't want to buy anything from them cutting the harness like that! That's a $500 bill it's self wtf???

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

Yeah, I Don't know why they cut the wires the way they did.

Johnny, you would buy and sell any ZR1 part anywhere don't talk! :razz::razz:

I want to try the permastar but I want to find a local company that I can talk to when doing it, I am prepping all of the parts now for powder coat.

Most of the engine is pretty clean now, still prepping... I'll send pics here in a few minutes.

I also think I will sell some of my "rare-ish" parts to recoup some of the money for the Engine.


I have already prepped the Plenum and IH's for water bypass.

I am utilizing the new secondaries from the white car's engine for this one, since the old ones off this engine or so corroded and Untrustworthy.;)

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

Here are the pics:
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...psce5aff61.jpg
Engine is cleaned top and bottom and you can see the plenum being prepped for water bypass.
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps9e70ad5e.jpg


http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps03c4c1da.jpg

Yes...that is a broken bolt...I had 7 of them,...All out except for 1 that is fighting to the end(broken EZ out and all.....:-x:censored:

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

Dempsey,
Try out Classic Powdercoating, tel: 301-948-5993 located at 423 E. Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 28077. They did a good job on my brake calipers. Just watch the speed cameras right before the town...they are well hidden and I never saw them but got a nice letters and photos in the mail..they got me both ways!

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

Been a few, But starting to get the motor back together, had it powdercoated extreme-chrome and did my own lettering,...
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...psxdyuwrp2.jpg

I red-anodized the fuel rail, I normally do this in gold.
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...psroogoudf.jpg


I bought this 1968 convertible, and I am CONSIDERING dropping the LT5 and a ZF6 into it.
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps70b7b3de.jpg
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps0a635ba8.jpg


NOW, I cant find a 1968/1970/1971 with an LT5 in it. If anyone can assist in this build with some knowledge, that would be great, if not,...I figure it out..;)

Re: So I have a "new" 56,000 LT5 engine in the garage. Build?.sell?.....
 

Extreme chrome finish looks beautiful!