What do you think of this motor? HELP : )
05-16-2006, 01:41 AM
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it looks great to me. Putfile - You will lose Larson Power
05-16-2006, 09:43 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
It's a decent engine. To work with your 5-speed, you don't need anything special. Replacement clutch parts, basically, including a pilot bearing (which the engine won't have).
The water pump won't work with your current belt set-up, and you won't need the flexplate (sell them on eBay). I wouldn't use that carb with a manual tranny, but that doesn't mean it won't "work" - a mechanical secondary carb would just work better.
If it was me, I wouldn't get the "Deluxe" package, but would get the base crate and add the Vortec intake manifold, distributor, & damper, then get a 650 CFM mechanical secondary carb to top it off. Your current flywheel will fit it.
The water pump won't work with your current belt set-up, and you won't need the flexplate (sell them on eBay). I wouldn't use that carb with a manual tranny, but that doesn't mean it won't "work" - a mechanical secondary carb would just work better.
If it was me, I wouldn't get the "Deluxe" package, but would get the base crate and add the Vortec intake manifold, distributor, & damper, then get a 650 CFM mechanical secondary carb to top it off. Your current flywheel will fit it.
05-17-2006, 09:23 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
JamesC has the Deluxe (I believe) with an auto. I don't recall anyone off hand that has one with a T5 behind it. Perhaps someone will speak up.
05-17-2006, 08:18 PM
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Car: 87 Berlinetta,work in progress
Engine: 468 BB,still in the build process
Transmission: TH350,3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 9" Ford,learning how to live under
Originally Posted by shawn18jgr
Thanks so much. Why did that guy get banned lol-Anyone have this setup?
As far as the 330HO,it's the best bang for the buck I've ever seen in a crate engine.I just installed one in a customer's K5 blazer,mainly a trail rig,and was very impressed with the torque and response.I'm with Fiveseven on the doublepumper,with a manual tranny,in this light of a car it would be a lot more responsive and fun to drive.
05-18-2006, 06:27 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
How to keep a T5 alive behind a powerful engine:
1) No clutch dumps.
2) No speed shifting.
For #2, vacuum secondaries really stink. Hence, the MS recommendation.
1) No clutch dumps.
2) No speed shifting.
For #2, vacuum secondaries really stink. Hence, the MS recommendation.
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