Help Me Choose My New Engine

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Marcus...


Sorry I missed your call. I have kind of a busy day today. Unusual.. But it's just that time of year.

No prob Greg. I'll call you later so when can finish our convo. Thanks!

[cencalc6]

I say you go with a forged LS3 418 with a mild cam....you can easly save $4K with a built short block from a reputable shop and assemble yourself a great set of LS3 cnc heads and make great power....My last LS3 Engine made 532 rwhp and still holding strong in a 95 Nissan 240SX.....If you need info on a engine builder PM for details....No need to drop $15K on a engine if you can duplicate it for $9K-10K for the same results.

[214Chevy]

Guys, the reason I'm even considering the supercharged LSx 376 is because I fell in love with this engine that Greg Weld had to put into his 62. There is no denying the beauty of this supercharged look.
**(pics borrowed from Greg Welds thread)

[GregWeld]

That's the 700hp silver bullet right there Marcus!

Factory all the way (well not really buy you know what I mean) - reliable - simple... tons of bottom end. Runs smooth... good cruising fuel milage. What's not to like?

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

That's the 700hp silver bullet right there Marcus!

Factory all the way (well not really buy you know what I mean) - reliable - simple... tons of bottom end. Runs smooth... good cruising fuel milage. What's not to like?

Yep Greg, I've been staring at those pics ever since you posted them.

[WSSix]

MAST 427. Simple and powerful.

[intocarss]

Get a really big one

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

Guys, the reason I'm even considering the supercharged LSx 376 is because I fell in love with this engine that Greg Weld had to put into his 62. There is no denying the beauty of this supercharged look.
**(pics borrowed from Greg Welds thread)

Even the Ford guy voted. Just cuz I picked this little gem don't hold it against it.

20" HREs all around, IRS rear in a custom frame. I just see your car as a a true protourer. A comfortable smooth street car that is still very competent on a track but not a track first focus.

Sure the supercharged motor is heavier but it's not like you went on a weight savings binge anywhere else. Why not have smooooth power and good milage for those road trips with a bunch of on demand low end grunt.

700hp it will still be a missile

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Even the Ford guy voted. Just cuz I picked this little gem don't hold it against it.

20" HREs all around, IRS rear in a custom frame. I just see your car as a a true protourer. A comfortable smooth street car that is still very competent on a track but not a track first focus.

Sure the supercharged motor is heavier but it's not like you went on a weight savings binge anywhere else. Why not have smooooth power and good milage for those road trips with a bunch of on demand low end grunt.

700hp it will still be a missile

Makes you want to rethink building the 'iron lung' doesn't it?

[MattO]

I chose the 427/440 option because the sound of that thing at WOT will bring a tear to the eye of God himself.