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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.
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I have a 454 it's my DD, I love it but the MPG is starting to get to me....
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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.
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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 ??
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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.
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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 Last edited by eightbanger; 11-25-2011 at 06:32 PM. |
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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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What a difference from the LS in that Camaro that I posted earlier...it just looks like a stock V8.
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Foresure I here you. Can't wait to see the truck finished
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they can be made look alot more normal or cool than that pic, but it still has a much more modern look
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Your truck looked great and it was great meeting you in person
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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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Sounds good man I got some killer ideas for you to
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Cool Justin can't wait
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All I can say is , "I'll be bac" Wow bro awesome work.
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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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SWEET ....i will just call you MR MAGAZINE from now on !
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Congrats on the shoot, very well deserved!
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Thanks guys
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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. |
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