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nick08 · 12-17-2008, 07:55 PM

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.

Conflict · 12-18-2008, 03:19 AM

My tip would be that you make sure you have the money to finish it,cause its going to be expensive

devildogcollier · 12-18-2008, 07:35 AM

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

devildogcollier · 12-18-2008, 07:54 AM

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

Moose · 12-18-2008, 10:22 AM

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.

TheClassicCarKid · 12-18-2008, 10:28 AM

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

nick08 · 12-18-2008, 03:38 PM

whats an ls motor

nick08 · 12-20-2008, 08:02 AM

is the ls motor the same as the one in the newer vettes

Moose · 12-20-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick08

whats an ls motor

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick08

is the ls motor the same as the one in the newer vettes

Yes.

nick08 · 12-20-2008, 05:03 PM

so you guys r saying the ls motor will make around the same horsepower as a big block and is lighter then one?

Moose · 12-20-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick08

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.

nick08 · 12-20-2008, 05:29 PM

whats a good ls motor because the ls7 seem to have the most hp but are very exspensive

Moose · 12-20-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick08

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.

nick08 · 12-20-2008, 05:41 PM

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?

12-17-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
nick08 Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 8	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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12-18-2008, 03:19 AM	#2
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	My tip would be that you make sure you have the money to finish it,cause its going to be expensive

12-18-2008, 07:35 AM	#3
devildogcollier semper fidelis Drives: 95 z28 lt1 6-sp,73' nova 350 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: triangle virginia Posts: 65	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

12-18-2008, 07:54 AM	#4
devildogcollier semper fidelis Drives: 95 z28 lt1 6-sp,73' nova 350 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: triangle virginia Posts: 65	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

12-18-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	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.

12-18-2008, 03:38 PM	#7
nick08 Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 8	whats an ls motor

12-20-2008, 08:02 AM	#8
nick08 Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 8	is the ls motor the same as the one in the newer vettes

12-20-2008, 05:03 PM	#10
nick08 Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 8	so you guys r saying the ls motor will make around the same horsepower as a big block and is lighter then one?

12-20-2008, 05:29 PM	#12
nick08 Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 8	whats a good ls motor because the ls7 seem to have the most hp but are very exspensive

12-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#14
nick08 Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 8	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?