Pops 72 cheyenne dropmember build

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Here is my thought and my issue. The ls is a far superior motor compared to the old small block. My motor gets like 12 miles to the gallon. You fix an oil leak and 5000 miles later its leaking again. You can get 20 mile to a gallon with an ls and they are bullet proof. You can through boost at them with stock internals and they stay together. Don't get me wrong I love the way my motor looks but if you are going to drive the hell out of it the ls is the way to go.
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Eric I agree specially with the part about oil leaks.

[65Pickup]

Sounds like you're the guys to talk to, I just put a new Dart SHP sbc the rear main leaked immediately from your comments it sounds like I shouldn't try to fix it. Just a Quarters size when shut down, very disappointed, a leaky beast was one of the goals to get rid of.
I'll live with it for a long while, I'm broke now, but always planning for the future...that part is free

[eightbanger]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Here is my thought and my issue. The ls is a far superior motor compared to the old small block. My motor gets like 12 miles to the gallon. You fix an oil leak and 5000 miles later its leaking again. You can get 20 mile to a gallon with an ls and they are bullet proof. You can through boost at them with stock internals and they stay together. Don't get me wrong I love the way my motor looks but if you are going to drive the hell out of it the ls is the way to go.
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OK, I gotta ask...now or never...what is an LS engine? I could Google and save my blushes, but!!

I have a 454 it's my DD, I love it but the MPG is starting to get to me....

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by eightbanger

OK, I gotta ask...now or never...what is an LS engine? I could Google and save my blushes, but!!

I have a 454 it's my DD, I love it but the MPG is starting to get to me....

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The GM LS engine family is an engine design intended as the only V-8 engine used in General Motors' line of rear-wheel-drive cars and trucks. The LS series was a "clean sheet" design with little in common with the classic Chevrolet small block V8. Some LS engines are all-aluminium, especially the performance oriented engines, while others are cast iron, and all LS engines have 6-bolt main bearing caps.

The LS engine has been the sole powerplant of the Chevrolet Corvette since 1997 and has seen use in a wide variety of other General Motors vehicles, ranging from sport coupes to full size trucks. Due to the engine's relatively compact external dimensions compared to its displacement and power output, the engine family is also a popular choice for kit cars, hot rods, buggies, and even light aircraft.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Here is my thought and my issue. The ls is a far superior motor compared to the old small block. My motor gets like 12 miles to the gallon. You fix an oil leak and 5000 miles later its leaking again. You can get 20 mile to a gallon with an ls and they are bullet proof. You can through boost at them with stock internals and they stay together. Don't get me wrong I love the way my motor looks but if you are going to drive the hell out of it the ls is the way to go.
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Totally agree with you. I love the look of a stock big block under the hood or a small block for that matter. But I have had my share of valve cover leaks and carb. problems to last me forever. IMHO, a total stock engine under the hood looks way better but for driveablilty the LS is the only way to go. I plan on driving the blank out of mine too that is why I chose to go LS too.

Originally Posted by eightbanger

OK, I gotta ask...now or never...what is an LS engine? I could Google and save my blushes, but!!

I have a 454 it's my DD, I love it but the MPG is starting to get to me....

HERE ya go eightbanger

[67cheby]

i do agree that the LS is a better engine and i plan on driving mine alot also, and i know it is crazy to say as modified as my truck is i just want the motor to resemble the stock look, i hope i am happy the Throttle body injection i think that it will be a very dependable set up just not a hot rod....surely there is some way to stop the leaks ??

[eightbanger]

Thanks guys..so how different do they look under then hood from a big/small block? it seems that that is bit of a concern for all those considering the swap.

Just had a look in the wiki article...I now see why, they just look like any modern engine.

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i do agree that the LS is a better engine and i plan on driving mine alot also, and i know it is crazy to say as modified as my truck is i just want the motor to resemble the stock look, i hope i am happy the Throttle body injection i think that it will be a very dependable set up just not a hot rod....surely there is some way to stop the leaks ??

an sbc condom maybe?

[superflysteiny]

Mike I have heard positive and negatives on the throttle body injection kits that are out on the market. I am not sure they are worth the money. My truck fires every time and it is carberated. I don't think you will see that much better gas mileage ether. I have had a few friends put the self gunning throttle body's on there small blocks and they had a hell of a time running them. Not trying to sway you just letting you know.
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[65Pickup]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Mike I have heard positive and negatives on the throttle body injection kits that are out on the market. I am not sure they are worth the money. My truck fires every time and it is carberated. I don't think you will see that much better gas mileage ether. I have had a few friends put the self gunning throttle body's on there small blocks and they had a hell of a time running them. Not trying to sway you just letting you know.
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Thanks Eric, always good to get experienced info. This is my first hp experience, so the $/gal is fine right now. But I can see it being an issue down the road. Two pals are running the FAST systems their happy (sbc and bbc) both mid 400 hp, but like yours key, two pumps and she fires every time. Good luck with the truck, this truck has one of the best looking LS motors.

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Thanks Eric, always good to get experienced info. This is my first hp experience, so the $/gal is fine right now. But I can see it being an issue down the road. Two pals are running the FAST systems their happy (sbc and bbc) both mid 400 hp, but like yours key, two pumps and she fires every time. Good luck with the truck, this truck has one of the best looking LS motors.

Nothing wrong with carberation
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[eightbanger]

Originally Posted by 65Pickup

this truck has one of the best looking LS motors.

What a difference from the LS in that Camaro that I posted earlier...it just looks like a stock V8.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Mike I have heard positive and negatives on the throttle body injection kits that are out on the market. I am not sure they are worth the money. My truck fires every time and it is carberated. I don't think you will see that much better gas mileage ether. I have had a few friends put the self gunning throttle body's on there small blocks and they had a hell of a time running them. Not trying to sway you just letting you know.
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i am using the factory tbi set up basically i have changed the intake and am using the bigger Holley throttle body other than that it is all of the stock components and those were pretty much problem free so i dont expect to have any issues there , like i said dont get me wrong i love the LS motors just prefer the look of the original....LOL i am sure after having my truck done a few years it will probably get an LS upgrade, but for now and for the overall look i am trying to achieve i just like the 350

[superflysteiny]

Foresure I here you. Can't wait to see the truck finished
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[67cheby]

they can be made look alot more normal or cool than that pic, but it still has a much more modern look

[Scottshotrods]

Your truck looked great and it was great meeting you in person

Justin

[superflysteiny]

Justin it was great to meet you too. I will be calling you when i am ready to start what we talked about at the show.
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[Scottshotrods]

Sounds good man I got some killer ideas for you to

Justin

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

Sounds good man I got some killer ideas for you to

Justin

Cool Justin can't wait
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[BC Toy chest]

All I can say is , "I'll be bac" Wow bro awesome work.

[superflysteiny]

Oh ya I wanted to tell you guys the truck was shoot for street trucks last weekend. Pretty cool just thought I would share that with my board homies.
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[67cheby]

SWEET ....i will just call you MR MAGAZINE from now on !

[1stchevy]

Congrats on the shoot, very well deserved!
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[superflysteiny]

Thanks guys
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[65Pickup]

Congrats Eric, I didn't think it would be too long for the mags to pick it up.

I also love the 1st gen motors, had long talks with a buddy that builds at your level, but I couldn't spend over $10g's to get over 500hp.

Your truck will look awesome with a LS motor, which version would you get, any power adders? The E-Rod came out after I ordered my motor, it had me second guessing my choice...or a truck 6.0l with a Magnaflow blower, gotta go by another lotto ticket. Guess the '40 is on the front burner now??? Keep us in the loop.