03-19-2012, 08:47 PM | #1 |
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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! |
03-19-2012, 09:25 PM | #2 |
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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 |
03-19-2012, 09:33 PM | #3 | |
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I really don't need to go too crazy.... |
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03-20-2012, 05:11 PM | #4 |
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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" |
03-22-2012, 09:25 PM | #5 |
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Well I think I have made up my mind to set a goal for.... just a 6.0 iron block truck motor.
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03-22-2012, 10:24 PM | #6 | |
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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
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03-23-2012, 06:23 AM | #7 | |
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I may keep it EFI |
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03-23-2012, 06:49 AM | #8 |
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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 |
03-23-2012, 02:25 PM | #9 | |
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03-23-2012, 02:30 PM | #10 |
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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
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04-30-2012, 09:12 PM | #12 |
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I was almost set on rebuilding my olds, and then pricing it out I could probably do a nice 6.0.....
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