Hey guys, I am new to this site, I posted up some back ground info in the “introductions” section yesterday. I am currently a member at LS1 Tech and I did an engine build thread there that I wanted to share here at Lat-G. I did a 427ci LS engine with LS7 heads, LS7 single plane intake, 4 barrel TB, and a dry sump oil system. The thread covers the engine build, engine install, dry sump oil pump and plumbing install, and some other stuff. I wanted to try something different using the single plane intake rather than the LS long runner intake. The goal was to build an engine with a long wide power band and good top end that would work well on the street and the track.
I worked with a local engine builder on this project. The engine was built from the ground up starting with an LS2 aluminum block from a wrecked Corvette. Working closely with the builder… I was able to do testing on the engine dyno to try out different cold air intake sets ups, test the digital control fuel system, and CTSV fuel pump. I found out a few surprises testing different cold air intake set ups! I wanted to tune the engine on the dyno exactly as it would be set up in the car. I didn’t want to have issues after install. This worked out great… since the install I have had no issues and the tune is perfect. This was a good way to go.
I swapped out my 450 HP carbureted 350ci gen 1 small bock for the new fuel injected LS engine. I documented the build and install with pictures from start to finish. The duration of the project was about 12 months. The engine was installed in the car this past August. I plan to continue the build project with a swap from the Muncie 4 speed to a T56 Magnum 6 speed (trans on order
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I was pointed to this site by a guy on LS1 Tech. Look forward to being a member here at Lat-G
Here is the link to the build thread at LS1 Tech:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation...ine-build.html
