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Old 02-09-2016, 10:22 AM   #6
Wasted Income
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Re: List of LS problems. KISS

Some of the "problems" like the piston slap are really just annoyances. I've never seen one come unglued due to cold start piston rattle.

The LS is largely a VERY solid and VERY reliable platform, especially if kept stock(ish).

When you're gonna start leaning on them, spinning them hard, adding boost, etc, there's a few things to address depending on the year of your engine (timing chains, lifters, valve springs, pushrods, head gaskets, etc). For a driver, you generally don't need to worry about that stuff.
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