jmxp69

OP: I'm very particular about my car. I've done a good bit of my own work, the stuff I opted not to handle went to Joe who has done quite a bit for me: Clutch, headers, cam, timing chain, springs, pushrods, trunion upgrade, meth kit. He meets his price targets to the penny, work is done on time and is always done right. It's worth a call.

Z06TWT

I just went down this road. My LS6 died on track so I went with a well known shop to get a "built" motor....in spite of my friends telling me to go crate. At the end of the day a built motor is equal to or more than the cost of a crate. Let's face it, GM builds a great motor that can take a beating and has a warranty. The Performance Division LS motors have great power and are reliable, plus you never have to wonder about whether the builder/ shop cut corners or had a bad day.

brookman

Thank you for all the input. insurance is coming out tomorrow to assess my car. Hopefully then I will have an idea of what i am in for.

racebum

other problem with built motors in street cars are the pistons. light, short, forged pistons are great for heat, high rpm, boost and racing

they do not go anywhere near the mileage of cast though. rings just take too much of a beating

Lpe403

I vote for an LSX 454. They are available as crate motors from GM.