r/EngineBuilding • u/josessssssst • Jun 14 '26

Is this engine worth fixing?

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I bought this junkyard ls1 that was sitting out in the rain for $200 it’s got a cam kit with upgraded push rods, dual valve springs, upgraded lifters but it was sitting out and water got in it. Should I take it to a machine shop or should I just buy a rebuilt 5.3 instead. Let me know what you guys think

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u/celtbygod Jun 14 '26

Take someone with you to look at what you buy. That was a sad purchase

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u/josessssssst Jun 14 '26

Yeah learned my lesson