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*Fitz* · 11-11-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhino

It would be a LS for sure it would have more power than a big block and get 25MPG

More power than SOME big blocks...but not ALL big blocks!

Youngbuck7072 · 11-11-2010, 06:56 PM

hahahaha, nothing beats the 572. is that your motor man?

*mrhino* · 11-11-2010, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

More power than SOME big blocks...but not ALL big blocks!

Ok you got me. Not all Big blocks, But the man did Say he Had 6K to work with, not 14 grand. oh btw what Kinda of fuel mileage are you getting?

Seriously, Your engine looks good!

elks · 11-11-2010, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the input I will start looking at some options. I have done a mild build on a 350, a basic build on a 258 for my jeep. But now I am looking at doing something awe inspiring. I decided to build my engine and tranny first. All told I have around $9,000 to play with, but that needs to leave some room for rust repair, etc. I will be starting to build up my parts supply this fall.

I am really thinking that a built LS would be great.

tantrumpipeline · 11-11-2010, 11:07 PM

twin turbo small block, there's a cutless up here runnin low 9's when it hooks up street legally, that'd be inspiring

Vintage Windmills · 11-12-2010, 12:35 AM

Awe inspiring? put a duramax or cummins in there and tune it!

Btw, are there dmax swapped trucks on the board?

caboutin · 11-12-2010, 09:20 PM

Purchase a big block and use a stock cam initially, u will have plenty of other stuff to deal with on your journey to keep u busy. Jazz it up later when u get bored. :}

llowlife · 11-12-2010, 09:24 PM

6K in the motor
2-3k in a tranny?
How much for all the misc things that add up fast?

292farmer · 11-12-2010, 11:07 PM

i guess we should be asking what he plans or is looking for in a motor? may help with pointing him in the right direction, and get a more set price range.
(but really a blown I6 solves all problems

)

steves1967 · 11-13-2010, 12:58 AM

I'll tell ya my current combo- Gen VI 454 out of a 98 chevy truck, swapped the cam for a 502HT cam. You can still use the factory roller lifters and valve springs. I added a set of roller rockers and a RPM Air gap intake, an 850 Holley feeds the engine. The truck runs great, I get about 9 mpg with a 27" tall tire and 4.10 gears out back BUT it pulls my 34' travel trailer (11,000lbs) and my 28' enclosed car trailer (7100lbs) with no problems, even up hill! I'm swapping in a built 700r4 now so maybe I can get 12 mpg

Valhalla · 11-13-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duncan and son

The only subtitute for cubic inches is cubic dollars

Isn't that the truth. Its amazing what can be done with and endless supply of money.

292farmer · 11-13-2010, 07:42 PM

well since you have a big block why not make it into a 496ci? the extra stroke can only help with the towing and allow maybe a taller tire or gear in the rear for mileage.

11-11-2010, 06:56 PM	#27
Youngbuck7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eugene, Or. Posts: 322	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? hahahaha, nothing beats the 572. is that your motor man? __________________ ........................ __ ............._______\|__\____ ............\|_({})______({})] ................(O)..........(O)

11-11-2010, 11:04 PM	#29
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? Thanks for the input I will start looking at some options. I have done a mild build on a 350, a basic build on a 258 for my jeep. But now I am looking at doing something awe inspiring. I decided to build my engine and tranny first. All told I have around $9,000 to play with, but that needs to leave some room for rust repair, etc. I will be starting to build up my parts supply this fall. I am really thinking that a built LS would be great. __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

11-11-2010, 11:07 PM	#30
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? twin turbo small block, there's a cutless up here runnin low 9's when it hooks up street legally, that'd be inspiring __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

11-12-2010, 12:35 AM	#31
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? Awe inspiring? put a duramax or cummins in there and tune it! Btw, are there dmax swapped trucks on the board?

11-12-2010, 09:20 PM	#32
caboutin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Big Canoe, Ga Posts: 44	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? Purchase a big block and use a stock cam initially, u will have plenty of other stuff to deal with on your journey to keep u busy. Jazz it up later when u get bored. :}

11-12-2010, 09:24 PM	#33
llowlife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Elgin Mn Posts: 112	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? 6K in the motor 2-3k in a tranny? How much for all the misc things that add up fast? __________________ In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, brave hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him , for then it costs nothing to be a patriot. I am a revolutionary...so my son can be a farmer...so his son can be a poet. If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, so my child may have peace... 72 short step w/ 388 /4l80e/ and 3.08 gears.

11-12-2010, 11:07 PM	#34
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? i guess we should be asking what he plans or is looking for in a motor? may help with pointing him in the right direction, and get a more set price range. (but really a blown I6 solves all problems) __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

11-13-2010, 12:58 AM	#35
steves1967 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Manteca, Ca USA Posts: 305	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? I'll tell ya my current combo- Gen VI 454 out of a 98 chevy truck, swapped the cam for a 502HT cam. You can still use the factory roller lifters and valve springs. I added a set of roller rockers and a RPM Air gap intake, an 850 Holley feeds the engine. The truck runs great, I get about 9 mpg with a 27" tall tire and 4.10 gears out back BUT it pulls my 34' travel trailer (11,000lbs) and my 28' enclosed car trailer (7100lbs) with no problems, even up hill! I'm swapping in a built 700r4 now so maybe I can get 12 mpg __________________ '71 Chevy 3/4 Ton Longbed '22 Chevy Tahoe RST '67 Firebird- 8 sec street car '24 GMC CC 4x4 Duramax Dually

11-13-2010, 07:42 PM	#37
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: ARRGH!!! Which engine? well since you have a big block why not make it into a 496ci? the extra stroke can only help with the towing and allow maybe a taller tire or gear in the rear for mileage. __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l



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