Rick, look at Rod's build thread on P.T.. He did with his engine what you'd like. A carb''d, iron block, alum heads LQ something or other.
And it runs good, very good.....(aka Plain Jane). He has a build thread here, i think its "newbie here"? OOhhhhh Rodneeeeey? where u at....?

Also did you see the Hooker setup? on Martys SEMA thread...good price well drawn out.

I thought you'd show up in this thread at some point :poke: :)

Yes I saw the hooker setup and talked with Marty about it already. That is the setup I will go with for sure, I love how everything is so high up in the frame.

I think I have a plan now or at least what I'm going todo for now :G-Dub:

Rick, I'd like to be the first to welcome you to the LS family. IF you promise to post pics.

Thanks Marcus!! :cheers: but it will still be a little while before pictures can be posted. The LS is going to be after I get it painted and suspension done. Or as Marty likes to call version 2!!!

No carburetor! :D

If you get anything in decent shape I wouldn't even freshen it up. Just do cam/springs/pushrods, heads if they're in the budget and let it fly.

Easy for you to say :BlahBlah: mister LS!! If you would just finish up the caddy motor :idea: then I'd be in a better place as far as a motor goes!!! :hello:

Curious why you want to go with a carb'd set up? I thought about it originally because I wanted an old school look, but I was able to accomplish the same look with a 4 barrel TB and keep the EFI setup.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps75debabe.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps28e41340.jpg

x2 would not go carbed. Yes, it can be done and be good etc etc. EFI is still better, period.

I think you're on the right track if considering a iron 6.0 for a budget build, Rick. It's a great motor. I would however not discount the 5.3 if your budget is that tight and your power levels not very high. It, too, is a great motor capable of great power. You want go wrong with either. You'll just have to decide what your budget can support.

ok, fill me in on the Hooker set up
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