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Originally Posted by tazzz2_ca
It's still undecided Chris,,, I have options and to go either way and will figure that out as we go... The whole deal around this car is to move laterally as opportunity avails it's self.... Currently I have a 400 stroked to 461 that I could freshen up and I also have a LS1 with a 6 speed I could put into play... There is also a chance to possibly get a smoking deal on a LQ9 I'm waiting to hear about,,, so as you can see it'll be a decision based on economics...
We're really going to try to do this like someone trying to build a car with best options as they avail themselves.... I have the components to fully build the car in my own collection of parts and I'll be looking to upgrade or take advantage of this and what comes along (provided it fits the spirit of the build well) and maintains that sleeper quick economical model we're shooting for... Wow that last sentence was a mouth full LOL...
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I like this premise and if that is truly the goal, you basically have no option other than to purchase the LQ9 or even an LQ4 if a modern engine is desired. A 4"stroker crank drops right in with no machine work. That puts you at 402 cu in. Bore it out 0.030 and you're at 409. Simple heads and cam and you're making 500+ at the wheels with table top torque. I believe it's in the new PHR but there's a build of a stroker 6.0 using a carb and a "tiny" cam and it pounds. You can do all this for rather cheap and it will negate the ~150 lbs more that the cast iron block weighs compared to an aluminum block. Which also weights considerably less than any engine available in any 2nd gen bird.
No need to thank me for helping you spend your money. It's a service I provide free of charge. Please just don't hit me too hard should you find me hugging/humping the car one day. I'm sure I'll just be going through withdraw since my bird is up for sale and there's no telling when I'll be able to build my own.
Seriously though, it's going to be sweet and I do like your premise for the build. What plans do you have for the rear suspension? I consider it to be more limiting than the front but that may just be my opinion.