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Old 12-17-2008, 06:55 PM   #1
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looking to put a big block in my 98 camaro

im looking to put a big block in but i dont which engine i should get and i really dont know to much about hot rodding. I thought before i just went out and bought a motor i would ask around and talk to a couple people that have done this before. What are things i need to know before starting this project.
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Old 12-18-2008, 02:19 AM   #2
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My tip would be that you make sure you have the money to finish it,cause its going to be expensive
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Old 12-18-2008, 06:35 AM   #3
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yeah....good luck with that bro........youre gonna pay out the @$$ to convert your car into something that will be able to handle that big block........check out SUMMIT RACING that might give you an idea of some things
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Old 12-18-2008, 06:54 AM   #4
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they have small blocks that push some damn decent power.......theyre well priced......and you wont have to change TOO much on your car to be able to install it....... good luck
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Old 12-18-2008, 09:22 AM   #5
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Have you considered an LS motor?

I'm betting you could build an LS motor cheaper, and also, consider the weight advantage versus a big block.

As I've posted elsewhere, I have a buddy who owns his own shop, and we've been talking about the possibility of putting the LS7 in my SS. Swapping in a LS motor is easier than installing a big block.
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Old 12-18-2008, 09:28 AM   #6
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I'd go with Moose's idea about the LS7, it's smaller, more efficient, and will have pretty much the same horsepower as a 427/454/502
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Old 12-18-2008, 02:38 PM   #7
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whats an ls motor
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Old 12-20-2008, 07:02 AM   #8
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is the ls motor the same as the one in the newer vettes
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whats an ls motor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

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so you guys r saying the ls motor will make around the same horsepower as a big block and is lighter then one?
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Old 12-20-2008, 04:28 PM   #11
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so you guys r saying the ls motor will make around the same horsepower as a big block and is lighter then one?
You are correct sir.
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whats a good ls motor because the ls7 seem to have the most hp but are very exspensive
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Old 12-20-2008, 04:37 PM   #13
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whats a good ls motor because the ls7 seem to have the most hp but are very exspensive
If money is a concern, you can pick up an LS1 relatively cheap and with some mods make enough HP to keep a grin on your face for a long time.

I'd start by visiting some shops in your area, as well as any salvage yards.
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Old 12-20-2008, 04:41 PM   #14
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thats the thing there are really no good shops locally. At salvage yards you think they would have decent motors? Also you think i can build up an ls1 to make it a low to mid 10 second car?
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