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12-08-2007
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: australia
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LT5 long motor
Hi guys , what is a complete LT5 engine worth to buy. done 5000klms.
Am thinking of buying one as a spare. Cheers Ernie 
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12-08-2007
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca.
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Re: LT5 long motor
there are still some crate motors out there (factory new) but they go from 12 k on up from what i have seen. mark haibeck rebuilds i think they are 10-11 k . from time to time a low milage used one comes up and from what i have seen they are 6k and up .hope this helps
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12-10-2007
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Jacksonville, FL USA
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Re: LT5 long motor
there is a 405 motor on e-bay....16k is the buy it now price I think? It's a box motor, never been installed.
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12-12-2007
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: australia
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Re: LT5 long motor
Thanks for the feedback. Reason I ask is there are two for sale over here for around the $15000 each mark. [Aussie dollar]. Evidently very low miles but complete. Thats about $13000 US.
Cheers Ernie
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12-12-2007
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca.
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Re: LT5 long motor
that price for a used one is awful steep in my opinion . you dont know how long it hasnt run and what condition it is in . if it hasnt had oil put in the cylinders and turned over once a month or so there could be a rust issue . jmho
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12-13-2007
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: LT5 long motor
The LT5 engine is built for endurance while highly spirited driving is encouraged. The engine will last a VERY long time if maintained properly. There is little reason to get a backup engine...unless for extreme modification.
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For 16K throw in another couple of thousand and buy the rest of the car. |
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12-14-2007
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: australia
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Re: LT5 long motor
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Cheers Ernie
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12-14-2007
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern VA
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Re: LT5 long motor
  Hey bradslt5, you are only four posts away from reaching LT5 status here on the board. |
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12-14-2007
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Germantown, MD
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Re: LT5 long motor
What's the magic number for LT5 status? I worked hard to own an LT5; don't like being labeled an LT4!
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern VA
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Re: LT5 long motor
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