Member from another site asking for input.

[popo8]

A member on another camaro site was asking me what i thought about the deal below.

I think the numbers look great...but as in that other thread i asked about golen...im not really a fan of theirs.

7500 sounds about right for the long block..when i compare it to my build which was higher with my top end.

Check out the ad and im gonna link him here...maybe if he is not a member he will join our fantastic community.

Keep in mind...hes not a racer...but he does like the "bragging rights" of saying..."yeah i have a 396."

Kinda like me. Lol


Here is the ad, ill remove contact info so no one sweeps it out from under him:


THANKS ALL!


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[popo8]

I bought this engine for a project that is not going to get done so i need to free up some money for others things.

I would like 7500.00 + split shipping depending where you live around 160 each.

I will sell the long block if anyone is interested. for 6500.00 + split shipping depending where you live around 160 each.

I will travel a reasonable distance at no cost to the buyer.

HERE ARE THE SPECIFICS ON THE ENGINE

THE BUILDER IS GOLEN HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINES

HORSE POWER 520 @5700

TORQUE 490 @4800

BLOCK: LT4 4 BOLT MAIN WITH ARP MAIN STUDS

CRANKSHAFT: EAGLE 4340 FORGED STEEL
DYNAMIC BALANCED INTERNAL FRONT AND REAR.

CONNECTING RODS: SCAT 4340 I-BEAM RODS 6”, FULL FLOATING.

PISTONS: FORGED PISTONS 11.5 COMPRESSION.

RINGS: SPEED PRO PLASMA-MOLY RINGS

ROCKERS ARMS: COMP CAMS PRO MAG ROLLER ROCKERS 1.5 INT 1.6 EXH

BEARINGS: CLEVITE H-SERIES.

CORE PLUGS: BRASS PIONEER CORE PLUGS

LIFTERS: COMP CAMS HYDRAULIC ROLLER

PUSH RODS: COMP CAMS

VALVE SPRINGS: COMP CAMS

TIMING SET: GM LT4 ROLLER

TIMING COVER: NEW FACTORY

OIL DELIVERY: MELLING HIGH VOLUME PUMP, PICK UP TUBE AND HD DRIVE.

OIL PAN: NEW FACTORY

GASKET SET: FEL PRO PERFORMANCE

HEAD BOLTS: ARP PERFORMANCE


CAM

OPERATING RANGE: 2800-6500

IDLE QUALITY: GOOD

DURATION: INTAKE- 236@.050”
EXHAUST: -244@.050”

LIFT: INTAKE .586

EXHAUST: .576

LOBE SEPARATION: 112 DEGREES

HEADS

TRICK FLOW LT4 FULL PORT

TYPE: ALUMINUM

COMBUSTION CHAMBER: 64CC

INTAKE RUNNER: 195CC

INTAKE VALVE: 2.02 SS

EXHAUST VALVE: 1.60SS

MANIFOLD

PORT MATCHED LT4, BORED TO 58MM FOR THROTTLE BODY

THROTTLE BODY: BBK TWIN 58MM THROTTLE BODY

INJECTORS: 30LB/HOUR

THIS IS A NEW CRATE MOTOR NEVER USED OR TAKEN OUT OF CRATE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK. I WILL ANSWER TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

IF YOU NEED OTHER PICTURES PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

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Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com




Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[chile]

Is this a new kit or used? To me it looks news. Couple of questions? Why such bigger cc. They don't mention compression ratio. I personally think the injectors are too small.

[popo8]

Is this a new kit or used? To me it looks news. Couple of questions? Why such bigger cc. They don't mention compression ratio. I personally think the injectors are too small.

I believe it is new . and i thought i saw cr.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[popo8]

Ok...it says 11.5 cr pistons...


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[chile]

Ok...it says 11.5 cr pistons...


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

Oh I missed it. Lol

I've never bought a built engine. I built mine. But all the stuff listed and accounting the labor that went into it. It sounds like a good deal.

[Dave]

Larry I'm the guy that asked your thoughts on the 396! The seller got back to me. He has had the engine two years, never started and no warranty. I only use my vert for Sunday drives and Friday nights on Woodward. This winter I'm working on paint and installing the Ultra z hood, spoiler, quad exhaust tips.
My original plan...freshen up the engine next winter and install ai heads and cam combo.
But now I'm thinking before putting the ultra z badges on I should do the engine now and the last few months I'm thinking 396.
Ultra Z 396 convertible. Has an old school ring to it.

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[popo8]

Larry I'm the guy that asked your thoughts on the 396! The seller got back to me. He has had the engine two years, never started and no warranty. I only use my vert for Sunday drives and Friday nights on Woodward. This winter I'm working on paint and installing the Ultra z hood, spoiler, quad exhaust tips.
My original plan...freshen up the engine next winter and install ai heads and cam combo.
But now I'm thinking before putting the ultra z badges on I should do the engine now and the last few months I'm thinking 396.
Ultra Z 396 convertible. Has an old school ring to it.

Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2


Cool, sorry I didnt realize it was you... screen names have a tendency to run together....


The members here will be really helpful.

ONE QUESTION THOUGH.. have you contacted GOLEN to see what this exact build would cost you now.

[NuckinFutz93]

The thing that worries me is the fact that is has been sitting for 2 years, If the assembly lube broke down and gummed up, you could be tearing it apart and freshing it up.

[chile]

The thing that worries me is the fact that is has been sitting for 2 years, If the assembly lube broke down and gummed up, you could be tearing it apart and freshing it up.

Never thought of that and the could be light surface rust on the cylinder walls.

[Fastbird]

I would question the heads. LT4's are 195CC unported, though the ad says fully ported.

[popo8]

I would question the heads. LT4's are 195CC unported, though the ad says fully ported.

Does it make a difference that they are TRICK FLOWs?


TRICK FLOW LT4 FULL PORT

[Dave]

Cool, sorry I didnt realize it was you... screen names have a tendency to run together....


The members here will be really helpful.

ONE QUESTION THOUGH.. have you contacted GOLEN to see what this exact build would cost you now.
yeah i used my last name on the other site. That's what coworkers and friends call me so it's a habit... I'll try and change it on other site.
I was going to call Golen and ask a few questions this week. The seller will need to come down a little before i make a move on it, or i'll just wait and build one next winter. Thanks for the help man!

[popo8]

yeah i used my last name on the other site. That's what coworkers and friends call me so it's a habit... I'll try and change it on other site.
I was going to call Golen and ask a few questions this week. The seller will need to come down a little before i make a move on it, or i'll just wait and build one next winter. Thanks for the help man!


NO SWEAT man.... told you this site will be your place to find out what you need. Let us know what you hear from GOLEN, and see what they think about the condition of one of their motors that has been sitting for years.

[Fastbird]

Does it make a difference that they are TRICK FLOWs?


TRICK FLOW LT4 FULL PORT

Yes. The standard Trick Flow heads area 195cc head out of the box, un ported. Ported, they get much bigger (mine are 218cc). Makes a pretty big difference.

[popo8]

Yes. The standard Trick Flow heads area 195cc head out of the box, un ported. Ported, they get much bigger (mine are 218cc). Makes a pretty big difference.

Gotcha..

[JPack]

Personally I would never run one from them. There is a history of machining problems and clearence and tolerence issues. For that kind of $$ it is being sold for it is a huge gamble I wouldn't take. Look into Golen engine problems on the boards or maybe google will pull it up easier. Has been talked about a lot over the years.

[popo8]

Thanks for coming thru everyome. Hopefully this gives him something to think about to make a good decision.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[Tyler Wheat]

If that's me, my money and I didn't have a local builder- I'm buying this:

http://www.golenengineservice.com/engines/lt1lt4-engines/lt-long-blocks/lt1-long-block-396ci550hp

Base price: $7,999.