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Valhalla · 02-11-2011, 04:14 AM

So I picked out every part down to the bolts and nuts I was gonna do on my frame off restomod. Now I have been talked into LS series motor by multiple friends. I was gonna do bb Chevy, but I happened upon an ultra low mile 6.2L and 6l80 Tranny with wiring harness all done and ready to run. The cost is 7500 for motor tranny and all wiring done 6 wire hook up. Being I was gonna spend more than that on just the BB chevy motor I was looking at I am thinking of going this way but I am stuck. I think the LS would be a blast to have but BB Carburetor has been my dream for years.

What do you all think?

ls1nova71 · 02-11-2011, 04:28 AM

Do what YOU want, not what your friends want you to do. That way you won't regret it down the road. It's you truck and your hard earned money going into it. That said, tahe 6[.2 would be an awesome engine. But do what you really want to do.
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MARKDTN · 02-11-2011, 08:15 AM

Fuel injection is awesome. It's your truck and ultimately you are the one to satisfy, but for me it's FI any day.

FLDBRED · 02-11-2011, 08:45 AM

A lot of people are having the same thoughts! I think 5 years from now it is going to be mostly LS motors,still there is something special about a BIG BLOCK!
You can get AWESOME big block from Mark Jones at VORTECPRO for a lot less than 7500!

VA72C10 · 02-11-2011, 09:10 AM

As mentioned...do what's going to make you LOVE the truck....I think either one of those choices will....and the convenience of a modern motor that you can jump in, turn the key and go can be nice. How do you plan to use the truck? DD, cruiser, show truck? That also would weigh into my decision....

eightbanger · 02-11-2011, 11:43 AM

Go with your dream...

Longhorn Man · 02-11-2011, 06:25 PM

Personally, I'm not on the LS wagon yet. I know all the advantages and this and that... I'm just old school I guess.
Now, with that being said... If you have the $$ to do this, and you have a good deal at hand, go for it, worst case, you pull it out in a couple years and sell it to the next guy who wants to do the mod, and then you install the old school big block.
From my limited knowledge, that price sounds pretty good for a complete package with harness. Modify your fuel system and you're in there. It sounds to me like you can't lose money, only your labor if you aren't happy with the end result.
Go for it.

A69C10 · 02-11-2011, 11:04 PM

do what you want and have fun. i myself prefer to tune my toys with a wrench than a computer, sorry just old school like that

crazy longhorn · 02-12-2011, 02:36 AM

I havent jumped on the LS wagon yet, but lookin hard! over the past 25 yrs, I have run a 425 Cad, a mildly hopped 461 Olds, a 355 chev, & finally a 383 Chev in the old longhorn. If you are into BB power, I would say go for it....there is no substitute for cubes, unless its MORE cubes

That big bad Olds ran like stink in my old truck, but was not one bit easy on fuel! In this spot in my life, I am looking for a little more fuel friendly cruiser, that is fun to drive. Idle like a stocker, & go like he!! with a 6spd box & 3.73 gears

Its your baby, you should do what makes you feel right about it....crazyL

Valhalla · 02-13-2011, 04:21 AM

Yeah I had thought of it but decided BB now on the fence again. I think I am just sold on the LS power and options. Although its gonna be harder to make it look pretty.

**70cst** · 02-13-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Personally, I'm not on the LS wagon yet. I know all the advantages and this and that... I'm just old school I guess.
Now, with that being said... If you have the $$ to do this, and you have a good deal at hand, go for it, worst case, you pull it out in a couple years and sell it to the next guy who wants to do the mod, and then you install the old school big block.
From my limited knowledge, that price sounds pretty good for a complete package with harness. Modify your fuel system and you're in there. It sounds to me like you can't lose money, only your labor if you aren't happy with the end result.
Go for it.

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ItsRandy · 02-14-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Valhalla

So I picked out every part down to the bolts and nuts I was gonna do on my frame off restomod. Now I have been talked into LS series motor by multiple friends. I was gonna do bb Chevy, but I happened upon an ultra low mile 6.2L and 6l80 Tranny with wiring harness all done and ready to run. The cost is 7500 for motor tranny and all wiring done 6 wire hook up. Being I was gonna spend more than that on just the BB chevy motor I was looking at I am thinking of going this way but I am stuck. I think the LS would be a blast to have but BB Carburetor has been my dream for years.

What do you all think?

Once you go Big Block you'll never go back! There is just something about the stick you in the seat torque you get from a Big Block! I say Big Block!
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ls1nova71 · 02-14-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valhalla

I think I am just sold on the LS power and options. Although its gonna be harder to make it look pretty.

Not necessarily.

VA72C10 · 02-14-2011, 01:44 PM

Have you checked through this thread for pics?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412159

BIGBLU 72 · 02-14-2011, 03:02 PM

Holley EFI on the BBC best of both worlds!

68GMCCustom · 02-14-2011, 03:11 PM

...or go wth a 6.0 or 6.2L carb'd LSx!

Valhalla · 02-19-2011, 05:26 AM

I did think about the carbed LS but I have decided to go with the l92 truck motor.

68GMCCustom · 02-19-2011, 01:27 PM

nothing wrong with that! Getting the 6L80e behind it?

trkfrk · 02-19-2011, 02:55 PM

If you really shop around you can find complete LS engines with computer, harness and transmission (auto or 6speed manual) for $3K-$5K with low mileage. also the aftermarket parts are endless. There's nothing like the torque of a big block though..

y5mgisi · 02-19-2011, 03:05 PM

I just think you will be so much happier with the LS! PLENTY of power and driveabilty that cant be beat. Roll out of bed early in the morning and gotta be somewhere? no big deal! Hit the key and your off! No fuss!Stop and go traffic? So! You got a nice, smooth running designed to handle it LS motor!

To get the same amount of power that the 6.2 has out of a BBC it s going to run rougher, hotter, less "nice and friendly", louder, and WAY WAY less fuel efficient! You should be knockin down mid to high teens at least for MPG with the 6.2. With the BBC you will be lucky when you see a full 10mpg.

Moral of my story? LS!

**truckster** · 02-19-2011, 05:41 PM

I had a Olds 455 ready to go in my truck, but I decided against it. The reason was fuel mileage. I wanted my truck to be a daily driver, and the Olds 455 I had in my Buick only got me 8-9 mpg.

Valhalla · 02-20-2011, 04:36 AM

the tranny is the 6l80E.

02-11-2011, 04:14 AM	#1
Valhalla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 295	Fork in the Road. So I picked out every part down to the bolts and nuts I was gonna do on my frame off restomod. Now I have been talked into LS series motor by multiple friends. I was gonna do bb Chevy, but I happened upon an ultra low mile 6.2L and 6l80 Tranny with wiring harness all done and ready to run. The cost is 7500 for motor tranny and all wiring done 6 wire hook up. Being I was gonna spend more than that on just the BB chevy motor I was looking at I am thinking of going this way but I am stuck. I think the LS would be a blast to have but BB Carburetor has been my dream for years. What do you all think? __________________ My build thread for Project TiC TaC/Jazzmin Oh Yeahhh Cheap work is never good and good work is never cheap. Lesson = learn to do it all the right way on your own. SqueegeeMan

02-11-2011, 04:28 AM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Fork in the Road. Do what YOU want, not what your friends want you to do. That way you won't regret it down the road. It's you truck and your hard earned money going into it. That said, tahe 6[.2 would be an awesome engine. But do what you really want to do. Posted via Mobile Device

02-11-2011, 08:15 AM	#3
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: Fork in the Road. Fuel injection is awesome. It's your truck and ultimately you are the one to satisfy, but for me it's FI any day. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

02-11-2011, 08:45 AM	#4
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Fork in the Road. A lot of people are having the same thoughts! I think 5 years from now it is going to be mostly LS motors,still there is something special about a BIG BLOCK! You can get AWESOME big block from Mark Jones at VORTECPRO for a lot less than 7500!

02-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Fork in the Road. As mentioned...do what's going to make you LOVE the truck....I think either one of those choices will....and the convenience of a modern motor that you can jump in, turn the key and go can be nice. How do you plan to use the truck? DD, cruiser, show truck? That also would weigh into my decision.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-11-2011, 11:43 AM	#6
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Fork in the Road. Go with your dream... __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

02-11-2011, 06:25 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Fork in the Road. Personally, I'm not on the LS wagon yet. I know all the advantages and this and that... I'm just old school I guess. Now, with that being said... If you have the $$ to do this, and you have a good deal at hand, go for it, worst case, you pull it out in a couple years and sell it to the next guy who wants to do the mod, and then you install the old school big block. From my limited knowledge, that price sounds pretty good for a complete package with harness. Modify your fuel system and you're in there. It sounds to me like you can't lose money, only your labor if you aren't happy with the end result. Go for it.

02-11-2011, 11:04 PM	#8
A69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough,GA Posts: 123	Re: Fork in the Road. do what you want and have fun. i myself prefer to tune my toys with a wrench than a computer, sorry just old school like that

02-12-2011, 02:36 AM	#9
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Fork in the Road. I havent jumped on the LS wagon yet, but lookin hard! over the past 25 yrs, I have run a 425 Cad, a mildly hopped 461 Olds, a 355 chev, & finally a 383 Chev in the old longhorn. If you are into BB power, I would say go for it....there is no substitute for cubes, unless its MORE cubes That big bad Olds ran like stink in my old truck, but was not one bit easy on fuel! In this spot in my life, I am looking for a little more fuel friendly cruiser, that is fun to drive. Idle like a stocker, & go like he!! with a 6spd box & 3.73 gears Its your baby, you should do what makes you feel right about it....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-13-2011, 04:21 AM	#10
Valhalla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 295	Re: Fork in the Road. Yeah I had thought of it but decided BB now on the fence again. I think I am just sold on the LS power and options. Although its gonna be harder to make it look pretty. __________________ My build thread for Project TiC TaC/Jazzmin Oh Yeahhh Cheap work is never good and good work is never cheap. Lesson = learn to do it all the right way on your own. SqueegeeMan

02-14-2011, 01:44 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Fork in the Road. Have you checked through this thread for pics? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412159 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-14-2011, 03:02 PM	#15
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Fork in the Road. Holley EFI on the BBC best of both worlds! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

02-14-2011, 03:11 PM	#16
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Fork in the Road. ...or go wth a 6.0 or 6.2L carb'd LSx! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

02-19-2011, 05:26 AM	#17
Valhalla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 295	Re: Fork in the Road. I did think about the carbed LS but I have decided to go with the l92 truck motor. __________________ My build thread for Project TiC TaC/Jazzmin Oh Yeahhh Cheap work is never good and good work is never cheap. Lesson = learn to do it all the right way on your own. SqueegeeMan

02-19-2011, 01:27 PM	#18
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Fork in the Road. nothing wrong with that! Getting the 6L80e behind it? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken



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02-19-2011, 02:55 PM	#19
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Fork in the Road. If you really shop around you can find complete LS engines with computer, harness and transmission (auto or 6speed manual) for $3K-$5K with low mileage. also the aftermarket parts are endless. There's nothing like the torque of a big block though.. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

02-19-2011, 03:05 PM	#20
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Fork in the Road. I just think you will be so much happier with the LS! PLENTY of power and driveabilty that cant be beat. Roll out of bed early in the morning and gotta be somewhere? no big deal! Hit the key and your off! No fuss!Stop and go traffic? So! You got a nice, smooth running designed to handle it LS motor! To get the same amount of power that the 6.2 has out of a BBC it s going to run rougher, hotter, less "nice and friendly", louder, and WAY WAY less fuel efficient! You should be knockin down mid to high teens at least for MPG with the 6.2. With the BBC you will be lucky when you see a full 10mpg. Moral of my story? LS!

02-19-2011, 05:41 PM	#21
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Fork in the Road. I had a Olds 455 ready to go in my truck, but I decided against it. The reason was fuel mileage. I wanted my truck to be a daily driver, and the Olds 455 I had in my Buick only got me 8-9 mpg.

02-20-2011, 04:36 AM	#22
Valhalla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 295	Re: Fork in the Road. the tranny is the 6l80E. __________________ My build thread for Project TiC TaC/Jazzmin Oh Yeahhh Cheap work is never good and good work is never cheap. Lesson = learn to do it all the right way on your own. SqueegeeMan

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