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Old 08-15-2021, 04:39 PM   #21
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Old 08-16-2021, 04:19 PM   #22
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Old 08-23-2021, 06:18 PM   #23
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It is not necessary to have caster wheels, but it helps.
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Old 08-30-2021, 11:25 AM   #24
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Old 09-04-2021, 10:49 AM   #25
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An interesting update. I have decided to scrap the plans for a conventional SB engine. Instead, to move my engine knowledge into the current century, I will be building an LS-series engine. Would you please check back often as we learn how to do a carburated LS drag engine?

More soon as I decide on which block and what size engine.
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An interesting update. I have decided to scrap the plans for a conventional SB engine. Instead, to move my engine knowledge into the current century, I will be building an LS-series engine. Would you please check back often as we learn how to do a carburated LS drag engine?

More soon as I decide on which block and what size engine.
You have a few options for ignition. Actual front cover with distributor, offered by GM and other companies; or MSD or Daytona Sensors standalone ignition box.

My preference is the Daytona Sensors Smart-Spark standalone ignition box. Allows for a clean and simple installation, offers many options for RPM control and after you map your ignition, it has small knobs to do adjustments at the track without the need of a laptop. Also, they have great customer support.

http://www.daytona-sensors.com/smart...ol-module.html
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Old 09-04-2021, 10:03 PM   #27
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SS, Thanks for the info.
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Old 09-05-2021, 02:08 PM   #28
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Couple of things I learned on my ls build. If you are using a stock crankshaft be sure to check the thickness of the flange on the back. Some early 4.8 and 6.0 cranks have a thicker flange (1.250) where the majority have a .857. The thicker flange uses a flat flexplate and the others use a dish style. A crank from a FWD car is different again. I used a Hughes 4004X flexplate it has multiple convertor attatchment points.

I used an ATI 917215 balancer which has timing marks and needed to be pinned to the crank. A few companies make a fixture for this but instead because my engine was disassembled I had the machine shop cut another keyway in the snout. Then used ATI 916631 drive mandrel for the vacuum pump and alternator.

Worked for me.
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Old 09-05-2021, 05:39 PM   #29
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Larry here is a 5.3 LS motor not to far from you. $650 not bad for complete motor, easy to get 600 hp out of these with stock bottom end.


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