And Penny just keeps on changing...

[Rybar]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Yea, so we said screw it.. let's see if we can make it a 454. lol

New plan:

Tomorrow the 402 comes out so we can re-undercoat the car.

Here's what we have so far:

Sleeved LS2 block (Darton MID)
Mast Motorsport 12-degree LS3 style heads
4.185 bore
4.125 stroke - Lunati Pro Series crank
6.125 K1 lightweight (614g) H-beam rods
Wiseco Pistons yielding about 11.5:1 compression
Comp cam on a 114 LSA.. should idle pretty smooth.
FAST 102mm LSXr intake
Ported TBW throttle body
Canton oiling system
ARP everything

That would make this a 454 aluminum small-block LS engine. Conservative estimates are 670hp and over 600 lb-ft of torque.

Weight gain, due to the sleeves, should be around 6-lbs

Just need to do a few mods to the Canton oil pan. Still doing the math on it, but it should work just fine.

Very nice motor Steve, any idea what it would cost for us non-magazine guys?

[customcam]

Wow
Just Awesome

[Kendall Burleson]

Steve what size are the chamber on those heads?Titaniums valves?

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Kendall Burleson

Steve what size are the chamber on those heads?Titaniums valves?

Stainless valves I believe.. chamber volume is 72cc. Since they are 12-degree Mast reccomends stock rockers but I will have them bushed since needle bearings make me nervous.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Rybar

Very nice motor Steve, any idea what it would cost for us non-magazine guys?

Let's see..

Carry the three.. add in the x..

Rough guess.. $14,000..

I'm sort of unsure of the Darton MID cost. I think it's $1,600 but the good news is that you can use a screw up block to save on that end (I bought my block for $400)

So it's not much more (or the same) as an LSX iron block.

Heads are spendy at just over $3k.. Crank is $2k.. rods are $800.. you get the idea.

I will come up with a total for you though. And no, I don't get it for free.. or even close to free..

[Steve1968LS2]

We started pulling the engine/trans today, but I had to split to go do a photo shoot of Driverz Inc's Nova.

The guys were nice enough to finish up the pull, I suppose I owe them some more beer or some Carne Asada.. lol

Matt Alcala snapped a few pics.. and to think I drove it into the shop.. I'm a sick sick person.








Thanks for sending me the pics Matt

[Matt@BOS]

Sure thing. I figured you were in a hurry if you didn't have time to take pictures, because that generally isn't like you. BTW what magazine are you shooting the Nova for?

Matt

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

Sure thing. I figured you were in a hurry if you didn't have time to take pictures, because that generally isn't like you. BTW what magazine are you shooting the Nova for?

Matt

Shot the red Nova from Driverz Inc.. it's a VERY nice '67. We shot it at El Toro along with a pro-street 71 Camaro.

I did take some pics but I had to split before the big engine yank.

Funny story, we found a butane lighter sitting on the engine right on the fuel injectors. I must of been on there since before the RTTH event when I had some wiring done (bet it was used on some shink wrap). Most likely not the best spot to leave a lighter.

And in other news:

The rear end housing has been modified and is almost ready to go to power paint. Thanks to the Bradster for doing the wicked welds on my sway bar pads. In addition to ditching the U-bolt deal we cut off the brake line tabs and will be using some sweet billet pieces made by Cris over at JCG Restorations. Going to swing by Currie and have then check the tollerances on the ends since on one side the bearing feels a bit loose and leaks a touch.

[Cris@JCG]

Good to see the brake line clamps are Penny worthy!!

Maybe this hood catch might look good also!!!!

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Shot the red Nova from Driverz Inc.. it's a VERY nice '67. We shot it at El Toro along with a pro-street 71 Camaro.

I did take some pics but I had to split before the big engine yank.

Funny story, we found a butane lighter sitting on the engine right on the fuel injectors. I must of been on there since before the RTTH event when I had some wiring done (bet it was used on some shink wrap). Most likely not the best spot to leave a lighter.

And in other news:

The rear end housing has been modified and is almost ready to go to power paint. Thanks to the Bradster for doing the wicked welds on my sway bar pads. In addition to ditching the U-bolt deal we cut off the brake line tabs and will be using some sweet billet pieces made by Cris over at JCG Restorations. Going to swing by Currie and have then check the tollerances on the ends since on one side the bearing feels a bit loose and leaks a touch.

[GregWeld]

Wow -- you're really going to town Steve!! But as you know - it's a "well - as long as I'm here I might as well...."

Nice improvements on an already killer car!