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Nov 2, 2011 | 01:37 PM

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How long do you think it would take you to rebuild a motor completely from main bearings to cam bearings?

All depends if you sleeve it or not and how much time a day you work on it.

Nov 2, 2011 | 01:43 PM

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All depends if you sleeve it or not and how much time a day you work on it.

What did you spend in ur engine rebuild?

Nov 2, 2011 | 03:41 PM

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With how much I work(lol)I could have a engine put back together in a day if I hauled ass on it(with engine out of car already)but this is something you would wanna take your time on.With Jerry's build,I think he would just do what Ty did,and do rods and pistons which wouldn't take too long at all.If I ever do internals,All I would do is pistons,rods,head gasket,and head studs and call it a day.

Nov 2, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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So you would run the stock cam?

Nov 2, 2011 | 03:47 PM

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No one makes cams for my motor

Nov 2, 2011 | 03:49 PM

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Oh that blows, Couldnt you just take it to a machine shop and have them mod it?

Nov 2, 2011 | 03:49 PM

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So youre keeping the car now?

I guess for now but I need something bigger and for some reason im liking tbe trailblazer SS

Nov 2, 2011 | 04:03 PM

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Oh that blows, Couldnt you just take it to a machine shop and have them mod it?

thats been done to CC stage 2's and no one could get them to run properly with the cam sensor.So stock cams it is.

Nov 2, 2011 | 04:57 PM

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stock cams are good to 500ish HP if i recall correctly.

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:07 PM

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Chris whats a Stock LSJ cam go to?

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:14 PM

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TuckN18z

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Damn this POS user name is still good

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:14 PM

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This is cut and paste from the GM Build Book. My thoughts are that the LSJ would be greater then or equal to these ratings.

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Originally Posted by GM Build Book

The next several sections of this publication focus on performance modifications for the 2.2L ECOTEC engine installed in a 2005 Chevy Cobalt. The modifications shown could be performed on a number of GM vehicles.

Bates Engineering offers an up-level stock-replacement valve spring (part number ESGV0001) that fits in the stock cylinder head with no modifications. This spring uses production locks and retainers. The springs will increase the production valve train limiting speed to over 7500RPM. The stock camshafts are good up to 400 hp with these valve springs and a power adder.

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:17 PM

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The only reason I would get cams is to get rid of valve overlap for boost.Being no one makes cams for my gen motor,im stuck with what I have.

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:18 PM

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Well with reading that I can say that Im good to go with a stock cam because it will be a cold day in hell when I can say that Im pushing 400hp in my car

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:21 PM

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The only way I will beable to come close to 400hp is if I can find away to come up with the 3500 for a turbo swap,But that will only be a dream

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:37 PM

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Well was getting a miss fire on number 3 pulled the plugs to gap to 28 and found the number 3 spark plug was cracked in multiple places

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:06 PM

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1LowLS

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hey nick.Just to let you know,you have a cracked spark plug on cylinder 3.may cause a problem.

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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Ya thanks buddy lol

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:10 PM

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haha.glad it was something simple though

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LowLS

I'm really interested in an LE5 block now after reading about it on the j body forums. From what I've read the swap can be done for well under $1000 and no need to get any machine work done.

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:22 PM

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word.I'm down to help

better get a clutch while were at it since the trans has to be removed anyway.Just pop your head on there

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:36 PM

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What did you spend in ur engine rebuild?

Probably 2500-3000... keep in mind I did sleeves which we 1400 after install.

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:38 PM

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Probably 2500-3000... keep in mind I did sleeves which we 1400 after install.

And how much Hp are you putting to the ground? And on how much boost?

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:46 PM

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I think he's still in process of tuning it

Nov 2, 2011 | 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IonNinja

I'm really interested in an LE5 block now after reading about it on the j body forums. From what I've read the swap can be done for well under $1000 and no need to get any machine work done.

yes sir...the jbody guys know their **** when it comes to hybrid'ing these motors....

make sure its a 2007 or later block though.