Build/Get a LS? Built
 

I acquired a project recently and think a Ls motor would suit my desires.

I may just rebuild the Olds 455 that comes with it, buy a crate 454, or this.

I saw the LS376 on ebay for $6,600.

I think I will have about 4 or 5 in the olds and plan on running a t56 anyway.

Now my thought is to get a LS motor and convert it to a carb'd motor. Should I buy that crate motor when the time comes, get one built by a shop, or just build one myself?

I really don't want to spend a ton on it, and so the cheaper the better, but still don't want to compromise strength.

I am looking for somewhere around a 4-500 hp motor.

Thanks!

We can really help you on this project. We do tons
Of retrofit stuff and even have a few options ready to go. I personally did a 427 ls7 for my 55 Chevy. We have a nice 6.0l here priced very attractively for retrofit guys, but a 455 ls7 would sure be sweeeeet

Haha I don't think a 455 ls7 would fit the budget. It sure would be sweet though!
I really don't need to go too crazy....

Would it really make sense to carb an LS motor?

The only reason is because I would like my shaker on my trans am to "shake"

Well I think I have made up my mind to set a goal for.... just a 6.0 iron block truck motor.

a lot of people carb LS engines, especially the Iron Block 6.0s from the Silverados, which is really not in the LS family, but a close relative.... those are some bad ass blocks to build, tough as nails and can actually HOLD boost... which I know you aren't looking for, but if were ever going to boost a Camaro, that is what i'd start with

but there are still many carb'd aluminum LS engines

You can run the ls? intakes and oil pans on them right?
I may keep it EFI
http://image.highperformancepontiac....engine_bay.jpg

I've been doing similar research for my '66 Pontiac 2+2.

Here are some transplant parts, including oil pans.
http://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/mercha...gory_Code=CNV2

The LY6 motor is perhaps the most economical option. Here's a guy (retolsx) on e-Bay who sells the occassional motor plus wiring:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/retrols/m.ht...&_trksid=p3686

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Padre

I think when the time comes I'll do one of the 6.0's. Does it matter between ly6, lq4, and lq9? I really want the thing too look like factory in my Trans Am. I really am not needing anything more than like 400hp. I will run a T56

if u can and really know what u r doing build urself save money and make it just how u want but, having someone like jason 98 ta that knows about these motors can help u alone the way but, if u cant and dont trust urself i would say crate motor. i owned a few crate motors myself not much but i had 2 327 and a 350 and both done well

I don't think I am going to go the stroker route yet. I think I will just drop in the 6.0 with maybe a cam. I would probably do rings and that. I am not too concerned about doing the work.

I was almost set on rebuilding my olds, and then pricing it out I could probably do a nice 6.0.....