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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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im putting a new motor in my 03 bonneville and i just wanted to get some imput on what i would be better off getting for my set up im going with a gen v,xp cam,ported heads,105s ,ntb,e85,headers etc. should i go with a l26 or l32 like to hear what u guys think
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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The L26 is newwer and prices are real good. I got a L26 with 38k on it for $350 Think looked brand new. A bit more tuning because of the higher compression ratio. If you can get a L26, get it.
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i heard there prone to having probs with spun bearings because of poor gm rod bolts and also heard if u resurface the crank and put new arp bolts and new bearing ill be fine but the motor im getting only has 11,000 miles on it so i should be fine right
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You should be fine. I will suggest that you put a mechanical oil pressre tester on before you start it the first time. Then crank it untill you have full pressure. Then crank it again. Sometimes the oil puimp has a hard time priming and if it starts your bearings will be gone.
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