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- I recently did a video about my plans for #ETCGDadsTruck. As expected, I saw a number of comments suggesting I put an LS in the truck. I got the same recommendation for the Fairmont.
I will admit that the LS engine is arguably one of the best engine platforms ever. However, it’s become so common it doesn’t seem special anymore. At least to me.
What do you think?
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Stay Dirty
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A 350 engine is solid as a rock and you've already gone one in there. Go for it. Everyone will have an opinion but it's your truck. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Stay Dirty.
i guess you could say that it LIKE A ROCK...
Agreed. A good cam, top end kit, exhaust amd switch it to a good carb setup. Make 350+ hp all day long. Hell, make it a 383 stroker and do the top end build. It wont need boost. Its a light truck. With a turbo 400 and a good rear end. It will be quick, reliable, and fun to drive.
Some people just feel like every build needs 700 hp. 400 is plenty.
tslater1989 or you could drop an ls crate motor in it with the same stock cam as in a bone stock 2000 silverado, slap some headers and a decent 600cfm double pumper (or better yet, a junkyard efi and ecu) and make the same 350+ but at the wheels instead of at the flywheel. Not to mention you could get the typical 300,000 out of the ls...where with the cammed & stroked sb you’re gonna be lucky to get 85,000.
And why in tf would he stick an antiquated 3 speed into a truck that came with either a 5 speed or a 700r4 ?
@@ROTAXD chill out. Hes looking to go old school cool. The turbo 400 is known for being cheap to build and handle good amount of power. Its simple, and functions quite well in an application like this. Yes the 700r4/4l60e can be built to handle power. But they are more expensive to build, and if you know anything about them, the sunshell is know for cracking in high stall/high heat applications. The 350, he wants to build not replace. I was simply making suggestions. If I had that truck and a huge budget. It would get the lsx 454 or LSA. But he has stated already he has every intention of keeping the 350. A good street/strip build on that 350 will keep him smiling for a while. If he gets bored of it. Then he can look into LS swaps.
It's my truck! Case closed! Ha Ha!
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As an old school guy with grey hair for close to 20 years now, I love the 383 Stroker option.
Stymie Snerdly a 383 that would get it’s ass handed to it by a $500 junkyard ls ? Why ?
And you can get a 383 stroker kit for the LS too!
@@ROTAXD it depends how you build it mate, a 383 with a good cam with compression and heads will run around any stock LS motor all day long. A good running 383 should make 450-500 hp no problems
@@ROTAXD If you have to ask, then you just don't get it. It's the same reason people still love Flathead Ford V8 hotrods. Sometimes sound is more important than 1/4 mile numbers.
@@ROTAXD - But that 383 would be halfway down the track by the time that $500 LS started making power ... :)
Thank you for not inflating LS prices by making videos on swapping it in. Thank you, Eric.
ERIC I am proud of you standing your ground anyway just cant wait for you to get started with DADs truck
I've already started! Uploading the next video now. Thanks for the comment.
Love the 350 very good motor cheap, reliable, and dont take alot to make it 383 stroker, trust me that truck will be plenty of fun with a 383 in it, I put many 350s in S10s back in the day and did 383 in 2 different silverados short beds sure they wont get you 500 plus in HP but around the 400 to 430hp range is decent plus its a budget build that anyone can do without spending big $$ its your truck have fun and make it yours plus if you go fuel injected it will be rock solid and super reliable turn key anytime
I owned a '77 Cutlass with a 350-R, Rochester M4M carburetor, TH-350 trans.
I completely renewed the engine, except for cam & crank.
It was a feces brown, rusted out sleeper.
The Oldsmobile 350-R (Rocket) is a beautiful engine.
Thank you, Eric- for bringing this to attention.
You are right, do the things your way... I'll be watching this build no matter what
I am an LS fan, there is no shame in it. It's small, lite and packs one hell of a punch. It's great for Beetle and Miata swaps where space is a factor. And the LS R platform is one of the meanest engines on the market. That being said it's an aluminum block with steel sleeves, so internal modifications are slightly limited. The 350 small block on the other hand is an incredibly versatile engine that can be modified to hell and back without missing a beat. And while it's base model pales in comparison to an LS, it really is a great little engine that just about anyone can work on and modify. Where an LS engine is digital, a 350 is analog, which makes it an "everyman" engine. There is nothing wrong with a 350, where a little goes a long way. It's a great engine and I applaud you Eric for sticking to your guns and keeping it for the truck. Besides, all the new Chevys have LS engines in them and it just looks weird. A 350 looks more at home under the hood.
I have an old chevy PU with a 350 with no brain and it has never left me walking. I will be watching the videos of your fun project. Who knows I might learn something.
Amen, I also like to keep ford motors in fords, chevy in chevies, buick in buicks. Built tons of chevy small blocks over the years they really were the original "LS".
Eric your a smart man what ever u do with this truck will eventually work out no matter what happens you sir have die hard fans we promise hell I promise keep up great work bud
not every engine has to be 1000hp. its your dads truck. its a thing of beauty. and one day when your dad is no longer with us you will still have his truck.
It's not my Birthday but i did want to take a second to say thanks for the response in September. Really means alot good sir.
I'd be quite content with the original 350, but I'm 64 years old, so. . . .
Mark Jordan I agree with you, and I am only 32 haha! I'm all about originality when it comes to old classics and antiques.
@Dark Coven I THINK the 454 was an LS. I need to double check. Because I believe the 454 Corvette from 1970 was an LS-type motor. But I'm not 100% certain.
Age is just a number, I'm 19 and I agree
This!!
I’m 23, I own two Oldsmobile Cutlass Supremes. I’m doing an engine swap on one of them, I just dropped in a SBC 350 into it. I’m so stoked about it. Can’t wait till it’s done.
Edwin Alvies - There is something about opening the hood of a late 70's olds and seeing a huge cavern filled up with a 454...
_my god, it's full of motor_
- Eddy
Good for you, your build, your money, your channel do what you want what works for you
I like the comparison suggestion. I rebuilt a few 350s back in the day and played around with different carburation and cam combinations. I found that a slightly beefier cam with a stock quadrajet gave me 20 something MPG on the highway and was great for daily driving. I didn't do donuts, but I could bark the tires and that was fine.
In the end, it wasn't about how much gas the car could guzzle, it was about reliability with some power and keeping money in my wallet.
Nothing wrong with using what you have. Keep up the incredible work.
The LS people are the ones who watch all the video's and might read books on them but i bet very few own one or know how to modify one. The 350 will be fine.
I always hear this being thrown around in the car community, "oh people that say this obviously never had it and they're just fanboys", is that always really true? Or is there some sort of "patting on the back" with that type of comment, making it seem like "it's not a wrong choice, but people are just wrong "
I'm not trying to start anything, honest, I'm just curious because whenever there's an opposing opinion, people always say "oh people that say this is good don't even own one" and I start to question how much truth there is to that.
@@arwlyx I have owned a 5.3 in a 2000 Silverado, a 2010 Camaro SS and 2014 Camaro SS with the 6.2. a 2000 Camaro Z28 which had the LS1. The Camaros were super fun to drive. I won't knock the 350, but my choice will be the LS. The 6.2 already comes stock with 420 plus horse and a standard stock 350 was lucky to break 275. I currently own a truck with the 5.7 hemi, stock rating is 390. Again I won't knock the folks who like nostalgic builds, but I love the modern powertrains. They are even out powering a lot of the big block muscle car engines.
I'm more concerned about a check engine light working properly than power🤔
@@willyck948 you are also talking about a project vehicle, most folks install gauges and if you are doing a project vehicle. not all vehicles in an LS swap, have check engine lights. I can assure you my mom's AMC Gremlin doesn't have a check engine light. It may have 3 sensors at most in it, but you are relying on accurate gauges and giving the age, I highly doubt they are accurate. It has a 258 six cylinder which will remain, because of its reliability and rarity.
@@arwlyx Mike, I have been a mechanic for a very long time and there are good and bad engines out there. The LS series is a great engine but i get tired of everyone who is just a fanboy telling everyone else they know it's true. If you don't like my comment, that's fine. We all have our opinions.
i am in the market for a truck and this series just cemented what im gonna get. i have had several cand k 1500s in the past and have kicked myself every time for getting rid of them. i am looking forward to the "Every Man" build. I loved the Fairmont project but its not what most of us can do or afford. cant wait to see how this turns out. Thank Eric
Awesome! I’m building another LS now. But I can respect where you are coming from.
Bet!...im about to build my 2nd LS swap in a 72 C-10
Awesome! I’m on my 2nd as well. My other one is Procharged, this one will be a lil’ tamer. Maybe...😂😂😂
I like that you are building the 350!
I agree with keeping and building the 350.
Looking forward to this build. Fermont was a killer build (watched the whole thing twice). Learned a ton of stuff and thats why I like your channel! Keep up the good work!
Oh the joys of the internet. Everyone is fast to judge your decisions but they won’t do what they condemn you for not doing. Look forward to your project Eric.
Because you mentioned it in the video, and it was the same engine. I had a '94 C1500 with a 350ci engine throttle body injected, and the power ratings were 210hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, when it was new. Also the engine in that truck was rock solid, I never had a problem with that engine, and I miss the hell out of that truck!
Eric, just do what you want...as long as you keep the videos coming 👍👍
$3200 350ci 385hp $3200 5.3l LS or Iron block truck engine, 450 to 520 wheel hp. Enjoy your 350 build, that was the thing when i was growing up too, 350 over 30, cam, heads, roller rockers and a holley double pumper. "most common setup" lol thanks for posting Eric.
The voice you make when reading comments 😆👍🏼.
For once, it is actually my birthday today! Hooray. And yeah, "it's mine so I do what I want" trumps everything else, you do you.
Happy Birthday!
There is joy in optimizing what it came with.
I'm tired of seeing LS builds. I grew up with the 350. I'm glad to see you stick with it.
I hear you. A lot of people want horsepower numbers, but on a street car, low end power is where the fun is at.
This video should besub titled :"Eric gets the double espresso coffee break!
For all those who don't remember, this is DAD'S TRUCK! His plan is to have HIS DAD drive it on the Power Tour. With him.
How nostalgic do you think that will be to have his STOCK engine still in the truck, modified like many have done in his day - and STILL DO?
AND have that low maintenance decent fuel mileage, and reliability at "streetable" power levels?
THAT'S what this build is for. Besides, there's NOTHING wrong with the engine. There's no reason to swap it.
Exactly. Ya don't fuck with tradition
I'm a LS man but i love my SBC'c...REBUILD THAT 350 FOR POP'S ERIC!!!
I laughed more times at this video than I have ever at ETCG. Love you dude, keep up these amazing brain dumps 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Do whatever you want Eric, I love the idea of an "everyman's build". Just remember: on a long enough timeline, all projects end in a LS swap. You know it's true
Ive built so many 350s that its to the point i laugh when people say, pyt an ls in it. Look, put in a mild rv cam. Bump compression up to around 10.5. Port, polish a set of double hummper heads, and increase the stroke. You'll have one seriously strong 350. It will have more drivability than most LS on the road. Smooth torque curve, solid horse power gain. And you will be pulling stumps for days.
LS is an answer, but not THE answer. You got a perfectly good engine, you do you Eric!
Very excited to see this build. I have a 350 in my 69 el camino. I could have lsed it but I went 350. Iam glad i did
You can put a hamster wheel under the hood, and I'd still watch with bated breath. Haters gonna hate. Keep the great content coming and keep being yourself. You said it best...."it's mine and that's what I want in it".
I am glad you are keeping the 350. I had a 350 and I miss it. I have a vortex now. And I am glad you are doing a every body can do build. I want to see what I could do on my own.
The LS is awesome and boring all at the same time! I’m with you on keeping the 350!
I couldn't agree more. I had the same comments with building the 350 in my 90 burban.
Idk why I'm telling you this but I'm a 18 with a 1988 Chevy k1500...the frame started to crack and the engine pretty much lost compression in the 1st cylinder and 3rd. I bought a 1990 Chevy k1500 and am removing the body off the frame and undercoating it, rebuilding the engine and putting in it, all in my senior year in HS...just wanted to say this is an inspiration, thank you. P.s. its also a sbc 350 :b
#StayDirty
Eric the parts changer, 14sec hydro lockin’ 42k car guy. LS is the best option for everyone, pretty simple.
lol I wear deodorant, not “perfume”. The saying is cologne by the way.
What... you make zero sense buddy. Maybe edit your comment some more lol.
I'm glad you're using the small block thats in there. I really like your idea about the 383 stroker. That would be one sick ass truck with a stroker..
Eric....I could not agree with you more. I like performance STREET cars. Now everyone's definition of a street car is different. Some will say..."well I have a fully caged Nova with slicks and I drive around on the street". Those people are idiots. I built a foxbody mustang last winter by myself in my garage...a 351w with a supercharger. While it makes a ton of power...a daily driver it is not. I probably should've left stock cam and naturally aspirated, but...you live and learn. I applaud your street driven "old school" 350 build. Good on ya! Keep up the great work with the videos looking forward to see the build.
I hear ya. In some ways I wish I had never put a turbo on the Fairmont. I still love the car, but it would have been a lot less hassle and $$ without the turbo.
Thank you from the Bottom of my Rotary Engine Heart.
Im an older dude and I certainly appreciate the serious HP and reliability improvements in the modern LS platform, t goes without saying - but like Eric mentioned the old Chevy small blocks were the LS before the LS ever showed up, and Eric feels its more than adequate for this particular project. Theres almost nothing out there with such a wide array of affordable aftermarket parts, not to mention the 50 odd years of development and improvements in HP and reliability behind the old school small block Chevys. The engine has a proven reliable bottom end with a clocked oiling system & its so ubiquitous theres nothing you cant get for it. Numerous cylinder heads, main cap conversions to turn two bolt mains into four, and even aftermarket blocks, and its all pretty much got a proven track record. In fact with modern heads, cams, F.I. intake setups, good exhaust setups they make more hp than ever before, cheaply and reliably. Even a simple single 4 barrel carb'd 383 stroker makes a great and torquey street engine - one can be built so cheap its almost unbelievable. If I sound biased I am, but only because im almost 60 and I grew up with the Chevy small block & have built a few with many still running to this day. Like the LS they have been swapped into virtually everything on wheels, theres even swap kits for Rolls Royces and Jaguars for those who no longer want to deal with the troublesome and very expensive replacement of the stock engines. I saw one limo company in California that had a beautiful old white Rolls Royce silver cloud they rented out for weddings, when the original engine wore out and they found out the cost to replace the RR engine was well over ten grand they ordered up a swap kit, put a nice smooth running small block in it with very quiet mufflers and no one riding in the car knew the difference. They continued to rent it out for years and when repair time came around it was easy to find parts for and dirt cheap to fix and replace. Power wasnt really even a big concern, wedding parties arent drag racing its all about the smooth and quiet Rolls Royce experience, no matter if a quiet little mouse was under the hood pulling it down the road--lol
I'm glad your keeping the 350 being from the UK I don't get to see many American v8s and have seen a ls being built a fair few times looking forward to seeing what the 350 is made of :) build this truck exactly how you want it mate ill certainly be here watching and learning :)
Thanks for the early morning video while I can't sleep.
I’m looking forward to the build no matter what engine goes into it.
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Put an Ls in it, or a Tesla drivetrain, make it electric, or make it steam powered. What ever you make of it its gonna be great videos. Nothing you can do to your truck apply to my project car, my late fathers 1984 saab 99 with a 4 cylinder singel carb engine. But i still enjoy watching you doing your thing and i am going to follow you fixing your dads truck.
Completely respectable to stick with the 350! While your question with drivability on a boosted Ls, I have a turbo truck daily driving and getting roughly 17-19 mpg. Took it on a couple trips already with no problem a/c blasting 😂. Turbo the world
I have a 350 motor that was bored out and added internal forge components to turn it into a 383 stroker. It was my father engine that he had in a 69 Camaro Z28. I'd like to find something to put it in. A nice size truck like your dads is awesome!
In the Nova community, Alot of people are ditching their carburated SBC for an LS engine! While some of the guys who have already done an LS conversion say that after doing it, they wouldn't go back to 350 with a carburetor, it is ALOT of work to put an LS motor in a platfourm that was originally carburated with an SBC! You have to special motor mounts, special exaust manifolds that will fit an LS motor and clear the steering and suspension on an earlier platform. You have buy a custom gas tank that you can plumb for fuel injection and then plumb it. There is ALOT of electrical work involved in an LS conversion! I'm not knocking the idea of doing an LS conversion, but it is totally understandable if someone like Eric, chooses to stick with a traditional 350 instead!
The other thing with "Just throw an LS in it" even if you are using a "bolt in" kit nothing ever just drops IN. This truck already has a SB and everything is setup for it. Hoses fit, eletrical works factory, the mounts fit, trans fits, and it just works.
the SB is also a rock solid platform, and still very plentiful.
Either way the truck will be awesome can't wait to see you start on it.
I agree with you keeping on your truck with the 350 motor and the 350 motors is very reliable been around back in the 60’s. I know for a fact that my Dad’s 1972 Chevy Suburban with 350 motor can’t even hear it running. Great motor!
Here in Australia they also put a Barra in everything. Very popular here.
The turbo version of the Barra is usually quicker than the LS.
To keep life simple just leave the 350 Chev in it.
An LS swap means you’d have to use all the electronics and wiring too.
Barra
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Barra_engine
I like the 383 stroker idea. Maybe a procharger bolton later. As for updating your instrument cluster I highly recommend the Holly Dominater ecu and display. You can fully customize what gauges you want displayed and change it on the fly. It's also highly tunable.
YYYEEESSS!! Totally agree with you 100%. Got told to put a LS in my nova, so i built a 421 sbc to be different. Yea sbc to be different. Also my daily 95 trans am had a 383 90s era LT1. Which i was also told to buy an ls car. I just like being the underdog i guess.
Eric, I totally support your use of the old Chevy small block V8.
I've pretty damn excited to see what you do with Dad's truck! I'm currently building up my '99 Suburban with the L31 Vortec (5.7 350) and have no intentions of ever changing the motor. I'm thinking either a super reliable 350 with a decent cam and heads or even stroke it out to a 383 and try and sneak by smog with good cats. Bottom line, the 350 is an amazing street engine, even if you aren't throwing crazy heads, cams, intakes etc. at it. I'm glad you're going the same route as me and can't wait to see the results.
Ls is truly the great 350 sbc replacement. Factory fuel injection, incredible combustion and head design, 6 bolt mains, and of course they are everywhere. Nothing for the price beats factory fuel injection. I am ecstatic with my 3 lq4 swaps, and 1 ls1 swap. Easy and cheap to build, but I’m still learning the tunes. Like he said, his truck case closed lol. Build whatever you want and have fun, or else why would we be doing this? Ls would be cool to see but maybe in another project. Cool truck, can wait to see the series on it.
I have 1970 sbc in my olds cutlass with a mild build and it pulls just fine. I am thinking about going fuel injected but I think I just wanna build what I have already. With the aftermarket world really showing what I can do to this old school engine in regards to changing its fuel delivery system. I'm not in a hurry to build a fast car or whatever I'm doing with this 83 cutlass, but I sure love wrenching on it
Eric, you touched on the HP power curve.
My most favorite vehicle didn't make
real power, until about 5000 RPMs. It
was a small 2 stroke street bike. Below
5K, it was quite easy to ride. However,
once the revs went north of 5000, the
HPs tripled! And, it would run at 8K,
all day long.
Yamaha RD-400F model. The Daytona
Special. My fourth RD. Man, I wish I
still had that thing. I found a wrecked
RZ-350, and installed THAT in the Daytona.
I could, with a 150 pound passenger, (I
was 190 at the time) go to 100MPH,
in about 150 feet! I didn't try, but I
think I could have done a 3 digit wheelie.
Yes, 6 gears in the trans, and I used ALL
of them. Power band was from 4500, to
9500 RPM. And, after removing the fuel
tank, folding up the seat, I could lift it
completely off the ground.
steve
I kinda love sticking with SBC in my 80's / 90's cars. Everywhere I go I get "LS swap it!" Nah. Not for my purposes. Just picked up a 350 out of a 1986 Corvette to replace the 305 in one of my Trans Ams. Drop in replacement, keep the TPI, no modifications for transmission. Sure, it's still 1980's performance, but honestly, it's FINE for the purpose, which is driving around town and enjoying an old car.
I personally agree with you, the 350 is an awesome platform to start on, they’re stout and can make power as well. My brother use to have a 85 Buick Regal with a 350 in it and that motor was a tank.
Its funny how people think they will change your mind about this. I think they forget that you are the same guy who decided to do a turbo, carbureted small block ford in the fairmont. Its your money, waste it how you want to! Who cares if there are more cost effective, better options out there. You do you
Meh, my first build was the Fairmont. I'd like to think I learned something. I still love the car though.
@@ETCG1 that's all that matters. Just remember you are building them for yourself, and not a bunch of people on the internet. Speaking of the fairmont build, any chance your dad's truck build series will be in an episode format? vs individual component installs?
@@AT_motors The truck build with be a little column a and a little column b. Some episodic, and some component install. BTW, Im' also releasing the Fairmont videos in episode form. Episode 4 final assembly will drop on Friday. The first truck video will drop tomorrow.
I'm with ya Eric.
As big of a fan of the LS series as I am, I am fully behind you keeping the old small block chevy in it. You already have the engine, so that's less cost. The 350 has just as much aftermarket for it, can make plenty of horsepower that you will want and is an awesome platform. I can't blame you at all, although I will admit, the technology favors the newer engine, you won't be pushing the limits that far and there is nothing wrong with that.
I been saying this for so long and I get your point I hate how the answer to every question is "LS SWAP IT" like people don't understand that 350s can still be built and have power and still be streetable etc
Eric, I have the PERFECT destination
for an LS. If it small, a garbage can.
larger, a dumpster! Thank you for
voicing your opinion, which I concur
with, 100%. Hot Rod Garage, did an
episode, putting an LS in something.
While I am a cash paying subscriber
to MTOD, I don't know just what they
planned on dumping the LS in. I have
yet to watch that episode.
Mike Finnegan, installed a 2nd gen Hemi,
in his 55 Chevy. I've watched NUMEROUS
videos of that car, and ALL the General
Mayhem videos of Roadkill's 69 Charger.
Even the ones with the Hello Kitty engine
installed.
Your 350 is (almost) a respectable motor.
(Did you catch on my horrendous Mopar
bent? I was going to say Slant, but that
is about 225 degrees out.)
Keep up the GREAT work, Eric!
steve
I support the 350SB option. It was regarded as "the best" for a long time for a lot of reasons. That truck is badass no matter what you put in it.
Im glad your keeping the 350
You let us poke at you in the right way.
Your rig, your decision. I support you 100% there! I would like to have an LS sometime, but for skill and economy's sake, it might be a while. It's sad to see people getting their undies in a bundle over people putting them in other brands of cars. Not your car, NOT your decision. To me, hot rodding is all about personal expression and doing what works for you.
Eric, I think a lot of people get caught up on other CZcams builds they see and don't realize while yes they LS or 2jz swapped a car to make crazy Hp....Most of those are not daily drivers. The 350 can easily make fun HP and not break the bank.
I think what you're doing is the better way to go for most people. If I had a running vehicle that I wanted to use regularly I would want to slowly build it up. It may be cheaper all together to do and LS swap. But from the point you decide you want to make the vehicle better you need to either have the cash in the bank or start saving for awhile to do everything at once. Then how long to do a complete swap? If you keep your current engine you can do things weekend at a time, a few hundred at a time. You get more fun per dollar over a longer period of time because every weekend you have something a little more fun to test out.
It is great to keep it with its original engine. So many old trucks and cars loose their identity and originality when the engine is replaced
I like your original idea Eric. Keep it simple, functional, practical and fun. LS swaps are cool but not for everything. 350 is good for this build
I agree, old school cool still rocks!
Ever consider a budget build? Junkyard parts such as LS heads, intake manifolds, swapped/bartered performance parts? Something a kid in high school would do on the cheap, true to real life. Regardless, can’t wait for your next episode.
Good for you Eric! You'll end up being like the rest of the Car Reality shows in making that move. No imagination in just dropping in an LS. Your builds are for the average guy. And the average guy can't spend $10k or more on an engine when we already have a friggin engine in the car!
I like the "build what you have" idea. Me... I don't have the resources to swap an LS into my little Canyon, plus it needs to be driven on an almost daily basis. So my plan is to improve it as much as possible with only having down for a day or two at a time and in my driveway!
The SBC will always be the best engineered platforms in automotive history,(LS)or not... Still manufactured today after 60 years, they will never die. You made the right call Eric.
Gen IV (6.0 L96) 2013 -
It's your truck and your build. Do whatever you want to it.
I own an LS powered Holden ute but i always liked 400 small block !!
I love the comparison idea Eric! Really looking forward to following this build. Now you just need a catchy name like the MINI-series.... but for the truck?
How about DOT series! Dads Old Truck.
Put a Barra in it. Jks
You stole my line.
😂😂😂
Lee Stefanatos Barra swap the world
I was thinking of that as well. Skidfactory and MCM came to mind, but ya beat me to it.
Only if he's got the Lemon Squash
Thank you for NOT putting an LS in the truck. Thank you for not being like every other brain-dead car modifier. Thank you for sticking to your guns on this one and doing what you want to to the way you want to do it.
Lol finally it actually is my birthday. Thanks.
Happy Birthday!
I am an old-school guy I have 2 c1500 Chevy's I will be sticking with 350 ci with vortec heads they have a good amount of power
One of my friends had a 1993 GMC Sierra until he got drunk and wrapped it around a tree. It had the 5.7L engine in it. That truck would still be on the road if the frame wasn't bent. I've done alot of work on that truck and I'm sure that he and I felt the same emotional feeling when it was totaled.
Happy Birthday Eric
As an engine builder, the V design for the SBC is good but not great. If you're going for high HP, then you'll be putting girdles in the SBC just so it'll survive the abuse! If it's going to be a daily driver, then it'll be fine! The "LS" platform was an absolute marvel in engineering. Hot Rod magazine or Motor Trend did a nice article on the LS engine family. A stock LS engine WILL make north of 1000 HP in stock form before it let's go! The tried and true SBC V design will literally split in half before that if it's not strengthened considerably! Both engines have their limitations! Now where my disagreement lies with this are the ones down playing the LS swaps. My 99 S10 has the 5.3 LM7. I bought the engine/trans for $150, cam and lifters for $450, plug and play wiring harness $916, new driveshaft for $560, and exhaust for less than $200. I have a real fun to drive truck with a dyno proven RWHP of 367. The truck looked completely stock with the 5.3 in there. The 5.3 actually fits better than the 350. Which is why the LS swap so popular. I would keep the 350 in there, since it works just fine. Not to start a war with anyone, but no one should be knocking it just because they read about it or have seen it a lot. It really is a fun swap that's NOT hard at all to do! I could go on a lot longer about the structural differences regarding the 2, but I think it wouldn't do much except draw more criticism. Good luck with the build! 😀
I'd love to see upcoming videos building a warmed over N/A 350
I agree with Eric. Everybody does it.