Old school LS2 crate engine

[70rs]

Originally Posted by thedude327

Greg,
I've seen this engine in the GMPP catalog, what it does not include is the distributor drive kit and the acessory drive hardware. Also, I believe that it used the ASA cam which specs out differently than the Hot cam. This moves the peak torque up to 5000 rpm vs. 4500 with the Hotcam. The lower peak torque rpm of the Hot cam is more street/autocross friendly IMO. Actually, I wouldn't be surprised to see GMPP start to offer LS shortblocks soon, so that you can pick a set of heads and cam without tearing apart the engine first to optimize it for your application.

Paul

I would love to see them offer a short block LS2 or LS3. Even a iron version. It would give the builder a better choice of parts to use without having to toss out or resell heads, intake and more.

[GregWeld]

I wasn't trying to pick a single engine out for you - rather - just showing that there is LOTS of options out there - both factory and non factory built CARB LS engines.

[GregWeld]

I'll spend far in excess of that the GM LS carb motors cost -- just to REBUILD my Dart Little M motor...

So they're a BARGAIN at 9 grand and under for complete motors... I'm the STUPID one for wasting more money on an OLD SKOOL motor.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I'll spend far in excess of that the GM LS carb motors cost -- just to REBUILD my Dart Little M motor...

So they're a BARGAIN at 9 grand and under for complete motors... I'm the STUPID one for wasting more money on an OLD SKOOL motor.

....as the LS6 collects more dust.......

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by 70rs

....as the LS6 collects more dust.......

It's a stupid little baby motor... might as well run some lame ass 350...

[thedude327]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I'll spend far in excess of that the GM LS carb motors cost -- just to REBUILD my Dart Little M motor...

So they're a BARGAIN at 9 grand and under for complete motors... I'm the STUPID one for wasting more money on an OLD SKOOL motor.

Wouldn't call you stupid for using a dart little m block. If I had one already, I'd use it to. It's just that when comparing costs starting from scratch, the difference between an GEN I performance build up and an LS crate with all the extras is about a wash. Just don't start comparing 15degree heads to 23 degree heads or iron blocks vs. aluminum blocks because there's where things start to point in only one direction............again, only my thinking.

Paul

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by hifi875

i am running a 5.3 ls carbd on my 69. runs great.

Nice looking car/engine bay. Any more pics on another thread?
(I don't want to hijack THEDUDE's thread here.)

[gearheads78]

I just can't see a Chevy with the distributor in the front. That ruins it for me.

[cheezer]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

I just can't see a Chevy with the distributor in the front. That ruins it for me.

I have that engine, but it is yet to be intalled. You don't have to run a distributor to have a carb on an LS

http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...oth_Crank.aspx

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...ctor-ls1.shtml

cheezer

[sniper]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

I just can't see a Chevy with the distributor in the front. That ruins it for me.

How about 590ish HP, would that still ruin it for ya?