Is a rebuilt engine good as new?

Is a rebuilt engine good as new?

It has been declared that rebuilt engines are better than the engines originally installed at the factory, dependable, reliable and backed by warranties. Your most reliable and cost-effective choice for engine repair is to choose to replace your current engine with a rebuilt engine.

Why was the Chevrolet LT1 engine completely redesigned?

Although it shared many common dimensions, looked much the same and even had a few common parts, it was totally redesigned to provide more power with lower emissions and better fuel economy.

Which is the best LT1 engine for sale?

A short or long block LT1 engine saves hours in the shop, letting you get back on the street or strip quickly. Plus, our three-year warranty means you can be confident your new LT1 won’t disappoint. If you’re trying to find a high-quality LT1 engine for sale, you’ve come to the right place. Golen Engine is the small block specialist.

Where is the distributor on a Chevy LT1?

One of the other major changes was the distributor. While a traditional fuel-injected small-block Chevy V8 had the distributor at the rear of the engine block, the LT1 featured a new type of optical sensor placed on the front of the engine.

What’s the warranty on a Chevy LT1 engine?

A short or long block LT1 engine saves hours in the shop, letting you get back on the street or strip quickly. Plus, our three-year warranty means you can be confident your new LT1 won’t disappoint. If you’re trying to find a high-quality Chevy LT1 engine for sale, you’ve come to the right place.

When was the first LT1 performance engine made?

Here’s a little about each: 1970-72: The first LT1 performance engine. Using solid lifters and a 780 cfm Holley four-barrel, this made a reported 360 hp and 380 lb-ft from its 5.7 liters. It was used in the Corvette and the Camaro Z28. 1992-97: This LT1 engine featured a reverse-flow cooling design for higher compression.

Where can I buy a Chevy LT1 engine?

If you’re trying to find a high-quality Chevy LT1 engine for sale, you’ve come to the right place. Golen Engine is the small block specialist. We build reliable, blueprinted engines — boring, honing and balancing to exacting tolerances in our well-equipped machine shop before dyno testing and breaking in.

Why was the Chevy LT1 Small Block changed?

GM changed the design for the Generation II LT1 small block with aluminum heads and reverse-flow cooling, meaning the heads were cooled before the engine block. This allowed higher compression ratios, resulting in more power and gas mileage, and reduced emissions. One of the other major changes was the distributor.

How much horsepower does a LT1 crate engine have?

Quite simply, it’s strong, it can make a lot of power and it goes in easily. While the original ’92-97 LT1 was not a high-output motor, the reverse is true of LT1 crate engines from Golen Engine. Available with displacements of 383 and 396 cu in, these make up to 550 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque.