Senior Project Build

[LuckyHenriksen]

I don't want to start the carb vs. injection BS on here, but these are my reasons:

-I am following the build that Car Craft did
-I think the carb will make more top end HP
-The tall plenum intake that the carb goes on will be perfect for my dream of a twin turbo system
-I think it looks way more badass than the truck intake, or even a LS1 intake.

[texanidiot25]

Didn't ask to start a debate either. Just curious as carbs on the LS truck motors is not a common setup. Uniqueness is worth it as well though
But... you know... the EFI LSx motors and twin turbos is a fun little toy:

[LuckyHenriksen]

I see lots of carb setups on the 5.3 and 6.0 motors, why would it be uncommon? (Just curious, not being smartass)
And is that "little toy" yours?

[texanidiot25]

I'm talking as far as the builds on here and what I see at shows. Most guys just stick with the EFI. Though once into racing, I start to see more carb'd LS motors. Why carb'd LS motors uncommon? The ease at tuning the 5.3 and 6.0 truck motors brings some respectable power out of both power plants. That and the ease of drivability EFI brings is nice too (And also probably one of the motivations guys have to toss them into our trucks).

Nothing wrong with the carb'd LS motor, as it's seen on a larger scale much less often. Which by all means, is a good thing toward your truck I'd say.

I wish that little 2800hp camaro was mine. http://jalopnik.com/5113462/earths-r...too-much-boost

[Gray Ghost]

Good luck buddy! I hope your build yields big numbers at the wheels and little ones at the strip.

PS...that Camaro is scary looking!

[gcburdic]

sweet build Lucky!

[LuckyHenriksen]

Yep Spiros' camaro is off the heazy, but its not an LSX motor! Those 88's are huge! Thanks for the support guys. I'll be home tuesday night and wil start posting more stuff right away. Mail and UPS service has been shut down in Portland due to the snow, but it should have started up by now

[texanidiot25]

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Yep Spiros' camaro is off the heazy, but its not an LSX motor! Those 88's are huge! Thanks for the support guys. I'll be home tuesday night and wil start posting more stuff right away. Mail and UPS service has been shut down in Portland due to the snow, but it should have started up by now

Muh bad, got that camaro mixed up with another car I was reading about last week. Never the less, it's nuts!

At any rate, good luck with is man. Trying to get my truck on the road for the 2nd half of senior year as well.

[LuckyHenriksen]

C-10 KID that would be a nice carb for sure, and maybe eventually, I just know I can score a decent demon or holley DP off craigslist. I don't have a lot of money to put into this, how much would a custom quick fuel run?

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

C-10 KID that would be a nice carb for sure, and maybe eventually, I just know I can score a decent demon or holley DP off craigslist. I don't have a lot of money to put into this, how much would a custom quick fuel run?

I believe I can get one new for $580 in the cfm your looking for.
Also I was wondering why such a big converter?
When your ready to rebuild your T400 look up Mark from Metro transmission.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Thats what other guys I have talked to are running for a stall, with the same engine trans combo.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Parts!!!

Motor Mounts from Trans-Dapt





Billet -6AN Fuel Filter from Summit



And the ever important How-To book!!

[SCIV]

Great looking project! Of course I kept the FI for the ease of computer tuning with the turbos when they come around.

But the plumbing system and pump isn't cheap by any means!

Do the carb, I think if you know how to tune them, they can make plenty of power.

What cam specs you looking at? Those L92 heads can flow something rediculous!

Good luck!

[LuckyHenriksen]

I don't know about the cam, have any good ideas? I am planning to call COMp, tell them my specs and see if they have a grind of the shelf or maybe get a custom one made. I am looking for the most radical I can run on the street, even if I have to shift into neutral at stop lights =]

[SCIV]

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

I don't know about the cam, have any good ideas? I am planning to call COMp, tell them my specs and see if they have a grind of the shelf or maybe get a custom one made. I am looking for the most radical I can run on the street, even if I have to shift into neutral at stop lights =]

Let me do some research. There are plenty of nasty combos out there, you just will have to run a nice size stall.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Thanks man, high stall is my friend

[LuckyHenriksen]

Christmas Present! From my step dad =]
I needed a new one after a got mad and scraped the old one

[LuckyHenriksen]

The Billet Holley HP fuel pump and regulator came in today. It is a nice looking piece! Very solid and heavy.






And I picked up the ET Streets! Massive for sure. They are so cool. I will get them mounted on the Halibrands as soon as Les Schwab opens.

[VA72C10]

Sweet meat

[SCIV]

Oh yeah baby!

[thirdstreettito]

Sweet! Are you putting those on the new wheels? I know they are ET Streets, but are they street legal?

[LuckyHenriksen]

Yep! Those little grooves makes them legal
Yep they are going on the Halibrand wheels. I will get them mounted as soon as schwabs is open. I hope these fit in the wheels wells.....

[Gray Ghost]

Sweet...I see Santa Claus is making several stops at your house!

I just ordered that book from Amazon. I want to get familiar as I can with the motor before diving in to the swap.

[texanidiot25]

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Yep! Those little grooves makes them legal

Just wait for the rain.

[LuckyHenriksen]

It is a great book, full o color photos and lots of tips. Way better than some some of my SBC books