Palo Alto, Ca - Build Help 1966 Chevelle RS Chassis - What Engine?

[GregWeld]

I'm building -- or rather -- having Don Hardy Race Engines build a 550 hp LS motor WITH sheet metal intake as we speak.....

The motor will go in my daily driver '40 Ford Pickup.


This will be my second Don Hardy motor.

[Vega$69]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I'm building -- or rather -- having Don Hardy Race Engines build a 550 hp LS motor WITH sheet metal intake as we speak.....

The motor will go in my daily driver '40 Ford Pickup.


This will be my second Don Hardy motor.

Curious???

Why have a LS3 550 HP built when you can buy a new crate LS3/525 that dynoes close to 550 HP with a 2 years 50k mile warranty?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Vega$69

Curious???

Why have a LS3 550 HP built when you can buy a new crate LS3/525 that dynoes close to 550 HP with a 2 years 50k mile warranty?

Because mine will be built with better parts -- and he's my friend!

[helladk]

Thanks all for the replies! This is exactly what I was looking for. After some consideration, I decided that due to the caliber of the build and budget it seems prudent to go with the supercharged 418. I need to be in that high power range and I have the resources available to execute a reliable and dependable installation.

I'll be purchasing the SC418/T56 from DHR to accompany the RS chassis. I'll post pics when worthy. Please feel free to drop a suggestion as all
are welcomed, that's what I joined this forum for. Thank you!

[214Chevy]

Welcome to the board and hurry with those pics.

[andrewb70]

Why not a new LT4? A lot of power and a warranty...and plug N play...

Andrew

[Flash68]

Cool build. Welcome!

Some guys don't care about a warranty..... and that's ok.

[Rocketw19]

Originally Posted by helladk

Thanks all for the replies! This is exactly what I was looking for. After some consideration, I decided that due to the caliber of the build and budget it seems prudent to go with the supercharged 418. I need to be in that high power range and I have the resources available to execute a reliable and dependable installation.

I'll be purchasing the SC418/T56 from DHR to accompany the RS chassis. I'll post pics when worthy. Please feel free to drop a suggestion as all
are welcomed, that's what I joined this forum for. Thank you!

nice another cool car being built in NorCal Ilove it. check out Wegner motorsports they built me a bad ass LS3 with Magnuson SC to top it off. the way I see it if they can build motors for nascar they can build them for anyone. mine made 756hp but it was because I wanted the heart beat SC not the massive Whipple . most of their base motors are 850hp. of coarse DHR is top notch also I was just really impressed with Casey the owner he treated me like I was his only customer. I didn't know he was the owner until the end when he sent the bill and his email had the same last name lol. they also made one off valve covers for me. my car is trying to be a show car that I drive. so looks are important another reason I went heart beat.