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MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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1979 MGB Buick 215

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6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 24, 2018 10:52AM



Scott68B
Scott Costanzo
Columbus, Ohio
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10/25/2007 11:30AM

Main British Car:
1968 MGB GM 5.3 LS4 V8

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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: Scott68B
Date: June 24, 2018 08:33PM

Carl,

This is the second article you've posted on LS engines over the past couple of days. Are you thinking about it again in a serious way? :)

See you in a couple of weeks!


Jim Stabe
Jim Stabe
San Diego, Ca
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1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy

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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: Jim Stabe
Date: June 25, 2018 06:48PM

When I started my project the LS engine was only 3 years old, very expensive from wreckers and not a lot of performance aftermarket yet. If I had begun the project 5 years later my car would have been LS powered for sure. The ONLY advantage the LT has over the LS is that it is better looking.


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: mgb260
Date: June 26, 2018 01:56PM

You can improve the look of the LS by removing the coils off the valve covers. You can mount them on the fenderwell, firewall or brackets at the valve covers.There are aftermarket valve covers and valve cover adapters to allow any old style valve covers.

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mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: mgb260
Date: June 26, 2018 02:22PM

I also like Carl's idea of a destroker using the 4.8 crank and rods in the 5.3 LS4. Because of the thick iron liners it can be bored out to use LS1 diameter( 3.9" ) pistons also.



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MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 26, 2018 07:00PM

Yes, that would be my #1 choice, Jim, 4.8L stroke (3.267") x LS1 bore (3.898"). Perfect little screamer for my MG
I am sure someone has built one. I have found several threads on other forums where it was proposed & promptly shot down. You just don't take a perfectly good engine & make it smaller! Cubic inches rule.

Well, Scott, depends on which day or week. I do daydream about the above engine quite a bit. The GM LS engines are fantastic in my book. Yours would be plenty & if not, it is sooo easy to get another 100 hp or even more.

Then, I come back down to reality & 200-225 rwhp is all I really need. I have most everything I need for that ( a complete Rover 3.9, another 3.9 block & crank, a 4.2 crank, Edelbrock intake, late 4.0/4.6 heads, Buick 300 heads) except pistons. Plus, I can reuse my mini-starter, headers, etc, etc.

I guess I won't really know which way I am going to go until my 215 gives it up.


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 26, 2018 07:02PM

Here we go.

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BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: June 26, 2018 08:18PM

I like the big bore (4.065") short stroke combo but hasn't anybody come up with an oil pan that gets the filter out of the way yet? Between that and the starter it looks pretty wide back there.

Jim


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: mgb260
Date: June 26, 2018 08:32PM

Jim, You mean like this one?
LS rear sump pan.JPG

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Jim Stabe
Jim Stabe
San Diego, Ca
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1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy

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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: Jim Stabe
Date: June 28, 2018 11:46AM

I agree with Carl that cubic inches rule. I would much rather have a 6000 rpm torquer than an 8000 rpm screamer with a peaky torque band. The S2000 Hondas were really fun to wind out in the gears but as a daily driver in traffic - not so much. Put the torque where you do 90% of your driving.


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: June 28, 2018 11:52AM

Nice oil pan. Anyone making that in aluminum yet?

Jim


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 28, 2018 12:51PM

They make a whole lot of things for the Chevy LS.

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roverman
Art Gertz
Winchester, CA.
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74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L

Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: roverman
Date: June 28, 2018 04:38PM

And then there is stupid loyalty ? I fall into this category. 215/RV8 was the "first" all aluminum, production V8. I still pay homage to this out-dated design. As backwards as it is in todays circles, it still does pretty good....


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: June 28, 2018 04:52PM

Right there wit ya, Art. I love these little aluminum short stroke engines! That is why it is so difficult abandon them.

I am still waiting to hear more from Fred on his engine.


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: June 28, 2018 07:38PM

I suppose the best would be to roll your own...



billymgb1000
bill gaulin
harrisville R.I.
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1974 MGB V8 LS1 5.3

Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: billymgb1000
Date: July 02, 2018 08:55PM

I am doing something a little different. because i have the 4.8 already in my car, I am buying a 5.3 crank and connecting rods. So this winter I want to install the 5.3 crank and rods and use my 4.8 flat top pistons so I will have a high compression 5.3. I am not sure how much more HP and torque I will gain but it will be some i'm sure. Can't wait!!!!!!!


tr8todd
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: tr8todd
Date: July 03, 2018 07:03AM

Big picture cost containment mode made it easiest for me to just buy a salvage 2010 Camaro SS, and sell off the Camaro bits. All in with performance mods, I'm at around $7K for an 11,000 engine making 500ish HP, a lightweight clutch and flywheel, and a 600 ft/pound capable 6 speed. Still have lots of Camaro to sell off as well.
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BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: July 03, 2018 10:51AM

Gonna be way too much power for that little Triumph. ;-)

Jim


roverman
Art Gertz
Winchester, CA.
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74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L

Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: roverman
Date: July 03, 2018 11:32AM

"Oh Blessed Mother of Acceleration"


donkelly23
Don Kelly
Charleston, SC
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07/21/2011 05:13PM

Main British Car:
1980 TR7 V8 Z28 FI ECM 4.0

Re: 6 Reasons Why Chevy LS Engines Are So Good
Posted by: donkelly23
Date: July 03, 2018 01:25PM

Gee Todd, I'd pee my pants with 300HP
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