Hey guys, I was wondering who has a LS3 or any LS engine and how do you like the fitment and the look. I went with a BluePrint 383 Stroker because I like the old school push rod engine look but now which is almont 5 years later you can make any LS look just like a old school motor by installing the valve covers, EFI throttle body and a air cleaner. Maybe its time to think about changing motors. I abosultely love power and I have around 460 right now.
Whole bunch of pictures and description of the crate LS installation in my truck build thread. Same as the hot rod firewall forward. Link in my sig line below. I changed to aftermarket valve covers and cleaned up the wiring a little. But other than that, have left it stock so far. This is the 435HP 6.2 version with the Chevrolet Performance control pack. Easy enough installation and starts and runs good so far.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
'33 Hotrod, #1047 Gen 1, delivered on 2/27/18, go cart on 9/24/18.
LS3 w/Gearstar Level 3 4L65e Tranny, Yank converter, Lokar shifter, Electric PS, Vintage AC/Heat/Def, 8.8" 3.55
TorqThrust II Wheels w/Toyo Proxy T1 Sport Tires, F 235/45ZR17 R 295/35ZR18
Garage Built, Driveway Painted.
33 Hot Rod (Gen 1) Stage 1 delivered on 4/27/2017, Stage 2 delivered on 9/21/2018
LS3 495hp/480 lb. ft., 4L70E, Electric PS, Classic Auto Air, Lokar electronic sport shifter, 13 inch Wilwood front and 11.68 Cobra rear brakes, Ford 8.8 w 3.73 w 4 link, Billet Specialty Legend Series MAG wheels and Mickey Thompson
Sportsman S/R 26x8x18 front and 29x18x20 rear tires.
I just ordered my 33 HR kit a week ago. I was planning to use a 5.3 engine out of a pickup truck. Do you know if the oil pan and front accessory drive will drop in, or do I need to change all that?
I just ordered my 33 HR kit a week ago. I was planning to use a 5.3 engine out of a pickup truck. Do you know if the oil pan and front accessory drive will drop in, or do I need to change all that?
Your probably going to have to change the oil pan to keep even with the frame.
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