LSX seems to be the way to go now that it has such an aftermarket support. An LSX of the same power as a SBC would be much more streetable and reliable. If I didn't have so much $ wrapped up in my SBC I would be doing a LS motor myself!
Its simply a matter of goals. If your going to stay below 550 hp and your on a serious budget. Go Gen 1 parts are cheap an their is no hidden conversion cost's.
If you have 600 hp goals then the LS is the only way to go and you should realize that these goals will cost you.
for me the cost is about 12 grand. 6K for a GTO dropout (this includes trans)
4K for a supercharger and 2 K for mounts headers and Misc stuff.
Now can you build a 600 hp Gen 1 for that sure.. but not a stable one. Once you get to these numbers you need to go with a Dart block which are 1400.-2k easy. Add in a set of 3K Afr's and a 1K cam lifter rocker combo, 3 k on the efi 2 K on crank rods pistons. Quick math puts you at the same numbers with no trans pluse $$ for a charger and cooler (no cooler for blow through BTW).... it adds up fast... and at the end of the day you wont have 18 degree heads or an alum block.....
Last edited by XLexusTech; 05-12-2009 at 06:32 AM.
so far we have 135 views and only 16 - 17 votes. come on vote, your vote could help me deside sell my sbc parts and buy an LS motor over magnacharger. i was thinking of doing the 400 sbc. id also like to see pics of your engine bays .thanks anthony
Last edited by anthony 69; 05-12-2009 at 07:33 AM.
Anthony perhaps if you outlined your goals, HP,TRQ, and Use it would encouraged people to respond.
Cause its pretty much a no brainier if you want a 600 hp car with good drive ability the clear choice is LS.
If you goal is sub 575 lets say and its a limited use car then its a new discussion. I have milled this over so many times on paper and in my head while making this decision myself
Last edited by XLexusTech; 05-12-2009 at 08:08 AM.
so far we have 135 views and only 16 - 17 votes. come on vote, your vote could help me deside sell my sbc parts and buy an LS motor over magnacharger. i was thinking of doing the 400 sbc. id also like to see pics of your engine bays .thanks anthony
I tried to vote for a 427 Ford side oiler but the option wasn't on the poll...... I'm three years late anyway
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