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    3.4 rebuild kit for a turbo build...which one?

    Well I have an extra LQ1 sitting in my parts car, and I've been kinda thinking about going turbo, so I figure I might wanna rebuild the extra motor I have. I found a few rebuild kits, but I'm wondering which one would be best.

    Master Engine Kits
    Include: Pistons, Rings, Gaskets, Cam Bearings, Rod Bearings, Main Bearings, Oil Pump, Freeze Plugs, Camshaft, Lifters, Pre-lube, and Timing Set, and Valley Pan (if applicable). $889

    Overhaul Kits
    Include: Pistons, Rings, Gaskets, Cam Bearings, Rod Bearings, Main Bearings, Thrust Washers, Aux Shaft Bearings (if applicable), and Valley Pan (if applicable). $472

    Would the "Overhaul" kit be just find for it, or would the extra stuff be absolutely needed? The price difference is quite substantial.


    1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE - black/charcoal, 3.4 DOHC, 5-speed, 171,xxx miles
    1991 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - blue/charcoal, 3.4 DOHC, 5-speed, 153,xxx miles (parts car)
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    the "master" kit seems to include all of the top end stuff as well. if it doesn't bother you to use old cams/lifters, then cheap out.

    i would go for the full kit, but i'm also incredibly paranoid...
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    • #3
      We also don't have cam bearings, lol. Those kit parts are just a general description. I agree with Robert. Reusing your cams/lifters are fine. And with the prices I checked at gmpd for just cams, that kit would indeed be a steal if it included cams and lifters (if they were actually comparable to OE). Myself I would go pistons/rings, bearings, gaskets and a timing chain and belt + pullies ect. I would also piece it together myself to get the brands you want. FelPro, Clevite, Dayco, Total Seal, ect.
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      • #4
        I don't think it comes with cams, but it might come with lifters.


        1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE - black/charcoal, 3.4 DOHC, 5-speed, 171,xxx miles
        1991 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - blue/charcoal, 3.4 DOHC, 5-speed, 153,xxx miles (parts car)

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        • #5
          I highly doubt it comes with 24 bucket lifters. Even stock are expensive to replace. This guy wants $190 and that is a steal! I believe even the one in Ben's store are on par or cheaper than stock price wise IIRC.
          -60v6's 2nd Jon M.
          91 Black Lumina Z34-5 speed
          92 Black Lumina Z34 5 speed (getting there, slowly... follow the progress here)
          94 Red Ford Ranger 2WD-5 speed
          Originally posted by Jay Leno
          Tires are cheap clutches...

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