Turn Key Engines

[Van B]

Doesn't seem like much power for that kind of money.

[Moseley618]

I am racking my brain trying to figure out which way to go I can get a 510 horse sbc for $5000 and EFI for $3000. The LS stuff scares me because of all the stuff you need to make it work and is more costly. Some of the guys talk about $3000 EMS for the LS and with the engines running $7000-8000 plus all the other stuff I just dont know. These guys are SUPPOSED to have a system to just drop in and go. Who knows! IS THERE a BETTER WAY?

Thanks Guys

You are a wealth of info
Kevin

[ProdigyCustoms]

As Van B said, That is a bunch of cheese for that motor. I would rather look at a 480HP LS3 for less money.

[Tom.A]

I have not used them but I have three good friends that have LS1 long travel desert cars (100K buggies ) with his engines. They take them south of the border balls out several hundred miles each trip and they run solid. Turn Key Engine Supply is also the preferred C.O.R.R. off road truck engine supplier. I think Kolby has done good for himself and everything I heard has been good. I have another friend that has one of his ecotec 2.2L in his Baja bug. I would agree that at first glance the price seems high but it includes headers, efi fuel pump etc. Everything including sensors. I went with LS3 but thought I could save some coin also and did not use him. In reality though I will be in the same range. It just seemed less of a blow because it was spread out to a few suppliers over time.

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[rich-allen]

If that engine uses the stock serpentine system and you want AC in your car; the frame will require notching to install it.

I believe you will need a rack as well, the stock serpentine setup puts the alternator into the steering pump.

I didn't notice what car you have but this is the case for 1st gen camaros.



Rich

[Mkelcy]

Originally Posted by rich-allen

If that engine uses the stock serpentine system and you want AC in your car; the frame will require notching to install it.

I believe you will need a rack as well, the stock serpentine setup puts the alternator into the steering pump.

I didn't notice what car you have but this is the case for 1st gen camaros.



Rich

[Hijack] Rich, what accessory drive are you using for your build?[/hijack]

[rich-allen]

Hey Mike,

I'm using the Synister setup. Luckily I bought mine before they were having all the shipping trouble.

The after market systems move the AC pump and Alt. up top so they don't interfere.

Were trying to add a procharger to the synister system now, i will post up some pics as soon as we get it all mocked up.

Hope all has been well with you and yours,

Rich

[Van B]

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

As Van B said, That is a bunch of cheese for that motor. I would rather look at a 480HP LS3 for less money.

Or a 570+ horse LS2 that could easily be fuel injected for about two grand less.