the lsx motor is basically a ls2 alum. block with l92 heads, correct? then you just run the late model vette fule rails and intake?

So the moral of the story is, do it the way you want it right the first time. Trust me on this.....:rofl:

this is true, and I'm trying to avoid the pitfalls of settling just to get the car back on the road. I think I'll pass on the big block, because in the end, it's not really what I want. Thanks guys.

btw-if you know of any cheap ls motors, drop me a line :unibrow:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/53K-2...item1e5a4150c2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...item3359c716ed

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-Tr...item53df6a034f

what is cheap???
a 6.0 with l92 heads and a cam makes close to 600 horses,

i would stay away from the big block, unless you intend to keep it a BBC powered car.. you are goung to need all kinds of stuff for that motor... accessories, alt, wp, ps-pump, air?? pullies, covers, oilpan, ballancer, furlpump, headers, motormounts, throttle related stuff, carb, aircleaner and so on...

none of wich will work with the LS engine, and will never sell for what you spend on it...

a 5.3 sells routinely for arround 1000 dollars in ebay, add a cam and your making 400 easy... and it comes with all the aforementioned stuff... (except for longtube headers and aircleaner)

and you mentioned auto-x you do realize it involves turning right?? a BBC weighs 600 pounds with iron heads oil and water.. an alluminum block ls weighs closer to half that.. and its weight where it matters the most, roght over the front wheels....

the ls1/t56 dropout can be yours for under 4k .. INCLUDING transmission... add heads and a cam and your making close to 500 rwhp.. you cant touch that with a budget BBC.. trust me i know first hand, everything costs twice as much for a big block...

cnc ported ls1 heads, under 2 grand.. same for a BBC, closer to 3500 and so on

I agree with the do it right the first time...

When I used to work, I was a furniture rep (Brown Jordan)... I used to advise people that wanted to compare cheap junk to the "real thing" - that in the long run what seems expensive at first - becomes the better buy in the long run - because instead of REPLACING the junk - you can move on and buy other stuff.

I always watch these commercials for the "whole house worth of furniture for $999" -- and think -- I'd rather have one decent chair than all that junk that will look/be worn out in in a year.

I guess I was trying to justify your use of the BBC... because dollar for dollar they're hard to beat for "power"... and there's plenty of used high dollar parts for a guy to use.

I just installed a LS2 (brand new crate motor) in a 55 chevy - wired it up - hit the key. It didn't crank twice before it started and purred.... no timing to set - no leaks - no carb to jet - it just started and idled perfectly - it sounds good (flowmaster 40's) and couldn't have been easier. Pleasant is the best way to describe the install. This one has Billet Specialties Tru Track set up. My one caveat == I HATE the looks of these plastic pigs... but that's a personal problem... cause they sure run great.

When I started my project I was going with an LS engine it was one of the things I really wanted to try. I have other LS powered cars and they are just amazing. The LS engines just wind up so quickly and make so much power they are awsome little boogers. I just have a problem, once you own, operate or just drive a car with 500 cubic inches its just a whole different world. I am not sure how to describe it. I decided to build a BIG BLOCK, because cubic inches just make me happy! ( I must be making up for for some other shortcomings) :lol:

Go big or go home!!

LOL

How about we start a new generation instead of BIG BLOCK lets call it HUGE BLOCK!

A friends EMAIL name is "bigblock@...." I once created an email name just to send him an email with my "new" name "biggerblock@...."

Don't forget - there's some big inch LSx stuff out there...

I think we should start a BIG BLOCK club:thumbsup: