Just got the price on the Dart block, new pistons, plus machine work... ouch. About $1000 more than I was expecting due to some mfg. price increases and other little stuff.
Also made a few phone calls regarding LSx setups; I was advised not to use the stock ECU and EFI live for big HP, too many background processes going on for O2 feedback regarding long term trims & learning. So that would mean a bunch of money for a newer aftermarket EFI box that is LSx compatible. I still want to do more research on the EFI live / factory ECU route though, the recommendation for an aftermarket ECU was from only one source.
The way things are looking I may just start parting things out and park the car for a year and slowly gather parts.
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1969 Chevelle
Old setup: Procharged/intercooled/EFI 353 SBC, TKO, ATS/SPC/Global West suspension, C6 brakes & hydroboost.
In progress: LS2, 3.0 Whipple, T56 Magnum, torque arm & watts link, Wilwood Aero6/4 brakes, Mk60 ABS, Vaporworx, floater 9" rear, etc.
Last edited by Blown353; 11-12-2008 at 10:35 PM.
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