Project LS2 - Page 3

hdflstf · 12-05-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Allen

Are you thinking stroker?

HALSSSR · 12-14-2011, 04:34 PM

Art: Ask Santa for a sweet "GM 502"! Merry Christmas all!! Was watching OVERHAULIN the other nite,they make everything look so easy,and cool! If it were me I wouldn't trust the old block with new guts,just M/O.Go new crate motor,yeah! Hope you get her back together soon Art,Merry Xmas!

http://www.jegs.com/i/GM-Performance...oductId=751365

waysouth6speed · 12-14-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Allen

Are you thinking stroker?

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

hdflstf · 12-17-2011, 09:54 AM

Pix for Joe

abadssr · 12-17-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by waysouth6speed

I heard he is thinking 500 as in the new fiat 500 Gucci edition

hdflstf · 12-17-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by abadssr

I heard he is thinking 500 as in the new fiat 500 Gucci edition

Only if J Lo comes with it.

mikebike · 12-17-2011, 06:23 PM

GM is supposed to be coming out with a supercharged crate motor.<EG>

MoodyBlue · 01-01-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

Work has been keeping me too busy. I think I have most of gameplan figured out though. Eng block is completely stripped down. Trans is out, drained, and all cleaned up ready to go back in.

You will have to line Bore the Crank Journals if you keep this Block. That baby sure spun some Bearings didn't she.

hdflstf · 02-26-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

You will have to line Bore the Crank Journals if you keep this Block. That baby sure spun some Bearings didn't she.

Actually, no bearings spun.

Anyhow, I need to rename this thread to Project LS3.....

More to follow in the weeks ahead.

REBEL · 02-26-2012, 01:41 PM

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hdflstf · 02-26-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by REBEL

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Yeah Reb, that too

turnheadz · 02-26-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

Actually, no bearings spun.

Anyhow, I need to rename this thread to Project LS3.....

More to follow in the weeks ahead.

whiskey tango foxtrot ??? ...........

xoxoxoBruce · 02-27-2012, 05:43 PM

I see, you're using this setback as an excuse to go crazy.

hdflstf · 02-27-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I see, you're using this setback as an excuse to go crazy.

Um
right
well
maybe

we'll see

Thumper · 02-27-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by turnheadz

whiskey tango foxtrot ??? ...........

hdflstf · 03-04-2012, 09:25 PM

Actually found a little time to work on a mockup for fit checks.

1) Corvette oil pan to header clearance. I'll be making a flat plate and recessing the internal passage like Topspin has done. Maybe some button head screws for more clearance too.
2) Starter head shield is right on the tube. Needless to say, something will need to be done here too.

Headers installed with no gaskets so clearances are worst case for now.

turnheadz · 03-04-2012, 10:22 PM

yikes, that is tight

MoodyBlue · 03-05-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

Actually, no bearings spun.

Anyhow, I need to rename this thread to Project LS3.....

More to follow in the weeks ahead.

Glad to hear this. I was looking at the Bearing and I thought I was looking at the Journals. You were very lucky.

abadssr · 03-05-2012, 12:30 PM

Smaller starter but one with more torque. Then wrap with heavy fabric heat material just an idea

hdflstf · 03-18-2012, 07:39 PM

4 progress pictures...
1) Oil pan oil passage is not ported to negate the need of the bolt-on adapter. Top center of picture is a hole that's not supposed to be there.
2) Another view of the hole. It's a low spot in the casting so if anyone else is doing this, be aware. It's easily fixed though.
3) New cover plate and button head screws.
4) Clearance to headers. Now there is some...

MoodyBlue · 03-18-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

4 progress pictures...
1) Oil pan oil passage is not ported to negate the need of the bolt-on adapter. Top center of picture is a hole that's not supposed to be there.
2) Another view of the hole. It's a low spot in the casting so if anyone else is doing this, be aware. It's easily fixed though.
3) New cover plate and button head screws.
4) Clearance to headers. Now there is some...

Nice Job. Now a little Port and Relief?

hdflstf · 03-18-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

Nice Job. Now a little Port and Relief?

And a little TIG welding....

MoodyBlue · 03-18-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

And a little TIG welding....

I saw that.

But these New Headers may help this Hot Spot. But there again a Rough Surface will always overheat. Bad or rough Casting in a Head will Glow like a Diesel Glow Plug.

Finloose · 03-19-2012, 05:44 AM

I am about to replace my 5.3 with an LS6, how did you remove your engine? Will it come out the bottom?

turnheadz · 03-19-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Finloose

I am about to replace my 5.3 with an LS6, how did you remove your engine? Will it come out the bottom?

very good question. You'll have to start your own thread when the time comes so you can post the info and lots of pictures. Inquiring minds want to know

hdflstf · 03-19-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Finloose

I am about to replace my 5.3 with an LS6, how did you remove your engine? Will it come out the bottom?

Engine comes out the top. Disassembled it in place and manhandled the bare block out. Will use an engine hoist to put the short block in and finish the assembly in place.