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clean71 · 02-05-2007, 07:17 PM

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I found LS7 for $12,999. at
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/4152...Cubic-Inch.htm

That one probably doesn't include all the additional items that you'll need to run it though.

larry may · 02-05-2007, 07:21 PM

Getting better every post. I like the very first price mentioned. under 7grand

FarmTruk · 02-05-2007, 07:26 PM

The only drawback I see to the "new" LS7's is they are butt ugly motors. All that technology, sensors, ect., has forced Chevy to cover nearly the entire top of the motor with a plastic cover. Definately a case where function trumps form.

Still, one SURE would look good inbetween FarmTruk's framerails

larry may · 02-05-2007, 07:31 PM

Kelsfine69 looks okay not a lot of hoopla on it . or does all the hoopla GM puts on em make em faster? I'm asking . Am not being a wise guy. I'm old school for the most part.

Skip Greaney · 02-05-2007, 07:47 PM

That is the correct part number, and is just about at dead dealer cost so they must have bought a truckload to sell it for that! It is a steal if you want a bucket full of power that idles nice and gets close to 30MPG on the highway...with foot out of it of course!

FarmTruk · 02-05-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by larry may

Kelsfine69 looks okay not a lot of hoopla on it . or does all the hoopla GM puts on em make em faster? I'm asking . Am not being a wise guy. I'm old school for the most part.

No offense to Kelsfine69's 454, or Skip Greaney's Z06...

I am referring to the new "small-block" LS7. With all of the plumbing, wires, sensors, do-hickies, and thing-a-ma-bobs required to get that kind of power out of a modern engine, they then were forced to "pretty it up" by putting the plastic covers on...

It's beauty is definately UNDER the skin...

larry may · 02-05-2007, 08:31 PM

Seems I seen some engine same as this with the covers for sale for Marine application at a fishing commuity in Alaska. This would be a decent power for a bow picker. may be a couple of them . Where are the seattle fisherman they should have an idea .

kelsfine69 · 02-05-2007, 09:49 PM

Hey no prob larry

If I was going to do it with the new LS7 I would look for the complete car in a write-off. Buying the engine and then trying to hunt down all the extras would be very time consuming and costly, not to mention the hair pulling. I wanted to keep mine as clean as possible, but still functional. This is as old school as it gets, Carb, Intake, fire , exhaust = horsepower. I did have to hog the heads out before i dropped it in tho. Probably pushin 550-600hp on avegas.

larry may · 02-05-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Hey no prob larry

If I was going to do it with the new LS7 I would look for the complete car in a write-off. Buying the engine and then trying to hunt down all the extras would be very time consuming and costly, not to mention the hair pulling. I wanted to keep mine as clean as possible, but still functional. This is as old school as it gets, Carb, Intake, fire , exhaust = horsepower. I did have to hog the heads out before i dropped it in tho. Probably pushin 550-600hp on avegas.

Yabadabaddooo! Old school still works . What a relief . Now my x hairs are getting finer. Serious electronics are not me friend. I like your clean .Looks Great to me . I do like the HP you mention.

kelsfine69 · 02-05-2007, 11:21 PM

Ohh and really hard on tires...gas too

BigTex · 02-05-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

If I was going to do it with the new LS7 I would look for the complete car in a write-off. Buying the engine and then trying to hunt down all the extras would be very time consuming and costly, not to mention the hair pulling.....

The LS7 crate motor ($13K) mentioned earlier comes complete with intake, harness, PCM, injectors, etc.. Basically a drop in kit, but its still expensive. Believe me, you aren't going to find a wrecked Z06 Vette with a good LS7 for anywhere near $17K.

If you want to keep it old school, you can run a carb intake on the newer motors as shown below. It uses an ignition box instead of a distributer, but most everything else is similar.

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Originally Posted by FarmTruk

The only drawback I see to the "new" LS7's is they are butt ugly motors.

I don't agree with you on this one.
This is a 454 LSX that I mentioned in my earlier post. I think its a pretty sweet looking engine myself.

kbs71 · 02-05-2007, 11:35 PM

Here's a site that you can get engine, motor mounts whatever it takes to install it in your ride. Don't know anything about them, just they got a lot of cool stuff.
http://www.hotrodlane.cc/

larry may · 02-06-2007, 10:26 PM

Noticed the bow ties on the heads .reckon this is an LS7?

cooters · 02-06-2007, 10:44 PM

wow big tex, that is one of the nicest and cleanest lookin motors ever

BigTex · 02-06-2007, 11:29 PM

I'd really like mine to turn out half that nice. That one will be my guide. I really like the way all the hoses, wiring and lines are neatly routed along the engine bay, leaving a clear clean look at the motor. I'll have fuel injectors on billet fuel rails and a throttle body instead of a carb hiding under the air filter.

larry may · 03-01-2007, 07:12 PM

Well Kelsfine69 and Big Tex. I Sold one of my ole heaps am 1/2 way to the BIG IRON.lol To heck with the Caddy Idea I once had. Thanks for your input ..Larry

kelsfine69 · 03-01-2007, 07:19 PM

I your seriously looking for a old LS7 they do pop up on ebay quite frequently. The only drawback is the 12.25-1 compression. A little high for today's gasoline. Might want to check the LS6 out???

larry may · 03-01-2007, 08:08 PM

Will the 06 run on pump gasoline w/o troubles.?

kelsfine69 · 03-01-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by larry may

Will the 06 run on pump gasoline w/o troubles.?

yes the LS6 is 10.5-1

brak · 03-01-2007, 08:59 PM

I have a 383 that is waiting to be installed in my 82 RX-7 (whenever i find the time), and it will be a monster in that itty bitty car...

If only i could get my hands on a LS7...
I would essentially have a 500hp go kart

nvrforgotten52 · 03-01-2007, 11:10 PM

i drove the new zo6 with the ls7 six speed... awesome!
and the new GTo with the ls6 i believe it was nice too.. he he

67shortie · 03-02-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrforgotten52

i drove the new zo6 with the ls7 six speed... awesome!
and the new GTo with the ls6 i believe it was nice too.. he he

Actually that would be the LS2 in the GTO, the LS6 is bolted in the Caddy CTS-V.

I love the LS2 in my GTO, lots of power everywhere, and get's 25MPG on the freeway with the 6 speed. 400hp with 25mpg is pretty decent.

That engine would be awesome in the truck I must say

BigTex · 03-02-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 67shortie

Actually that would be the LS2 in the GTO, the LS6 is bolted in the Caddy CTS-V.

You know, the 2004 Goats came with the LS6. They didn't sell that well once everyone found out that the 05s were getting the LS2.

BigTex · 03-02-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by larry may

Well Kelsfine69 and Big Tex. I Sold one of my ole heaps am 1/2 way to the BIG IRON.lol To heck with the Caddy Idea I once had. Thanks for your input ..Larry

Thats good news....

Since this thread was started, I've picked up an LS1 long block and found a deal on another supercharger that I couldn't pass up. Should make for an easy 600 hp at the crank on pump gas. I was planning on building a large cubic inch motor, but that will just give me something to look forward to in years to come.

jkade · 03-02-2007, 11:06 AM

Why not just buy a escalade motor and spend about 2 grand on it and make more hp and torque for around $3200.00? My Dad had the escalade motor in his 69 camaro and my brother just put one and a t-56 in his 99 RCSB chevy and they are very very scary rides. My brothers truck will spin the tires all the way to 4th gear. Both motors have cams, valve springs, ls-6 intakes, corvette throttle bodies, etc and they have less than 2 grand in the motors which make a little over 400hp and still get 20 + mpg. You could spend another $1000 and have a 500 + hp motor. Ls1's are good but the 6.0's are better. Just my 2 cents.

02-05-2007, 07:21 PM	#27
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: LS7 Engine Getting better every post. I like the very first price mentioned. under 7grand __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

02-05-2007, 07:26 PM	#28
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: LS7 Engine The only drawback I see to the "new" LS7's is they are butt ugly motors. All that technology, sensors, ect., has forced Chevy to cover nearly the entire top of the motor with a plastic cover. Definately a case where function trumps form. Still, one SURE would look good inbetween FarmTruk's framerails __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-05-2007, 07:31 PM	#29
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: LS7 Engine Kelsfine69 looks okay not a lot of hoopla on it . or does all the hoopla GM puts on em make em faster? I'm asking . Am not being a wise guy. I'm old school for the most part. __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

02-05-2007, 07:47 PM	#30
Skip Greaney Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes Florida Posts: 103	Re: LS7 Engine That is the correct part number, and is just about at dead dealer cost so they must have bought a truckload to sell it for that! It is a steal if you want a bucket full of power that idles nice and gets close to 30MPG on the highway...with foot out of it of course!

02-05-2007, 08:31 PM	#32
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: LS7 Engine Seems I seen some engine same as this with the covers for sale for Marine application at a fishing commuity in Alaska. This would be a decent power for a bow picker. may be a couple of them . Where are the seattle fisherman they should have an idea . __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

02-05-2007, 09:49 PM	#33
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: LS7 Engine Hey no prob larry If I was going to do it with the new LS7 I would look for the complete car in a write-off. Buying the engine and then trying to hunt down all the extras would be very time consuming and costly, not to mention the hair pulling. I wanted to keep mine as clean as possible, but still functional. This is as old school as it gets, Carb, Intake, fire , exhaust = horsepower. I did have to hog the heads out before i dropped it in tho. Probably pushin 550-600hp on avegas. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

02-05-2007, 11:21 PM	#35
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: LS7 Engine Ohh and really hard on tires...gas too __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

02-05-2007, 11:35 PM	#37
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: LS7 Engine Here's a site that you can get engine, motor mounts whatever it takes to install it in your ride. Don't know anything about them, just they got a lot of cool stuff. http://www.hotrodlane.cc/ __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

02-06-2007, 10:26 PM	#38
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: LS7 Engine Noticed the bow ties on the heads .reckon this is an LS7? __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2 Last edited by larry may; 04-07-2007 at 03:49 PM.

02-06-2007, 10:44 PM	#39
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: LS7 Engine wow big tex, that is one of the nicest and cleanest lookin motors ever

02-06-2007, 11:29 PM	#40
BigTex Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DFW area Posts: 104	Re: LS7 Engine I'd really like mine to turn out half that nice. That one will be my guide. I really like the way all the hoses, wiring and lines are neatly routed along the engine bay, leaving a clear clean look at the motor. I'll have fuel injectors on billet fuel rails and a throttle body instead of a carb hiding under the air filter. __________________ Richard 1970 Chevy (growing pile of parts) 2003 Silverado SS

03-01-2007, 07:12 PM	#41
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: LS7 Engine Well Kelsfine69 and Big Tex. I Sold one of my ole heaps am 1/2 way to the BIG IRON.lol To heck with the Caddy Idea I once had. Thanks for your input ..Larry __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

03-01-2007, 07:19 PM	#42
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: LS7 Engine I your seriously looking for a old LS7 they do pop up on ebay quite frequently. The only drawback is the 12.25-1 compression. A little high for today's gasoline. Might want to check the LS6 out??? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-01-2007, 08:08 PM	#43
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: LS7 Engine Will the 06 run on pump gasoline w/o troubles.? __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

03-01-2007, 08:59 PM	#45
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: LS7 Engine I have a 383 that is waiting to be installed in my 82 RX-7 (whenever i find the time), and it will be a monster in that itty bitty car... If only i could get my hands on a LS7... I would essentially have a 500hp go kart __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill Last edited by brak; 03-01-2007 at 09:03 PM.



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03-01-2007, 11:10 PM	#46
nvrforgotten52 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morro Bay C.A Posts: 179	Re: LS7 Engine i drove the new zo6 with the ls7 six speed... awesome! and the new GTo with the ls6 i believe it was nice too.. he he __________________ '69 C10 SWB 350 edelbrock int/carb .420 .442 cam 700r4 70 lwb c10 work truck 250 I6 with two inch lift springs and a two inch bodylift and 33/12.5s

03-02-2007, 11:06 AM	#50
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: LS7 Engine Why not just buy a escalade motor and spend about 2 grand on it and make more hp and torque for around $3200.00? My Dad had the escalade motor in his 69 camaro and my brother just put one and a t-56 in his 99 RCSB chevy and they are very very scary rides. My brothers truck will spin the tires all the way to 4th gear. Both motors have cams, valve springs, ls-6 intakes, corvette throttle bodies, etc and they have less than 2 grand in the motors which make a little over 400hp and still get 20 + mpg. You could spend another $1000 and have a 500 + hp motor. Ls1's are good but the 6.0's are better. Just my 2 cents.

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