So why dont we see more LS based 454's in trucks? Is the cost on the motor to high to want to put it in a truck?
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So why dont we see more LS based 454's in trucks? Is the cost on the motor to high to want to put it in a truck?
That is my guess. I still want a large cube lsx. Not sure how large. At least 427.Quote:
Originally Posted by TDK08
I think it would be the initial investment in the lsx block. You can damn near build a complete 408 for the price of a lsx 454 short block.
Yeah. I think boring one to 454 is about as far as you can go. Then once you need to rebuild its a no go.Quote:
Originally Posted by badseed91
well the lsx can go up to a 511ci area but once you start looking into bigger than 4.100'' cranks it starts to get expensive, plus the hp numbers arnt that much better than say a 427 but i wouldn't mind building a 440
IMHO if you want big cubes a BBC is still the way to go.
When you take a royal azz whoopin at the drag strip, chances are it was dished out by a big block Chevy. :lol:
Everyone has an opinion. I will stick with ls motors until some thing better comes along. Like maybe a helium 3 powered engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fasglas
It's not really just an opinion. A LS motor still can't hang with a healthy big inch BBC and a carburetor.Quote:
Originally Posted by zeake
LMAO..... Really....Quote:
Originally Posted by Fasglas
LMAO....yesQuote:
Originally Posted by TurboMic
You don't get out much do you? The LS motor guys have been hanging with and beating the BBC, BBF guys for years now... Go to Yellow Bullet Forums - Powered by vBulletin and lurk around. You will find that LS motors are winning some big races in different classes that have been ruled by BBs over the years... not any moreQuote:
Originally Posted by Fasglas
ya, old school big blocks are the way of the future right....... good BBC heads cost more than my LS...
My daily driven truck will out do most bbcsQuote:
Originally Posted by PurpleMinivan
Daily driver vs daily driver . . . .. . .
no way!!!!.... a carb is the fastes add on ever!!! as long as its on a BBQuote:
Originally Posted by PurpleMinivan
How quick are they running? We have 7 and 8 second rides cruising the streets around here with BBCs.Quote:
Originally Posted by PurpleMinivan
Like you didn't spend big bucks on your truck?Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboMic
where is here? ya, anyone can take a million dollar BBC against a stock motor and say its faster.... $ for $, we race in the real world here... any of the 7 or 8 sec rides yours? what do u have other than an opinion?
lol, not on the motor, its a 6.0, i have about maybe 4k in it maybe... total, and about half that in the turbo kit..... any other questions....Quote:
Originally Posted by Fasglas
There's been a hand full reach high 6's, more than I can count running 7's... I would leave someone out. Hell, there's an LS based full size truck on this site that has the potential to run a 7 lol. How much power are those 7 and 8 sec. cars putting down?... chances are you can get as much power out of a turbo'd 370Quote:
Originally Posted by Fasglas
Just to keep it on topic... to the OP... I don't think people want to spend the money on a LS based 454 and the cost it would take to get the potential out of that many cubes. Your talking about an expensive fuel system, transmission that could handle the power, and other parts that could handle the power. There's alot of factors that come into play that make you step back and say "do I need that much power for what I'm trying to do?''
Money doesn't matter in a street race, it's run what you brung and hope you brung enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboMic
What do I have other than an opinion? I didn't intend to go there, but my street car can outrun you with no power adder. Yes, it's a BBC with a carb.
I didn't mean to start a crap storm. I have two LS powered vehicles (one is a Z06). I really like the LS motors. But when I want to go quick I still do it behind a BBC with a carb.
BBCs have gone that quick and quicker for years. It's no big deal for a BBC to make over 2,500hp.Quote:
Originally Posted by PurpleMinivan
UH OH (callout) lol,,get em MIC ,highway roll :burnrub:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fasglas
LOL Ricers roll race.
ORQuote:
Originally Posted by Fasglas
a. because they don't feel like driving two hours to the nearest drag strip
b. because there isn't a suitable place within the city to actually go from a stop
c. they aren't really setup for the drag strip
d. there not ga-ga over racing at the track
Just sayin
This thread went down the tubes. . . . . . . Who fricken cares about bbc being faster or not. I don't. Lets stay on topic, I would say the ops original question has been answered and answered well.
Or....Quote:
Originally Posted by ducky
Because they're running a turbo that's hard to launch but does well from a roll (most ricers).
I didn't intend to bring the thread down. I just made the comment if you want big cubes, a big block is the way to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by zeake
im game, bring your BBC, I will run from a dig, from a roll.... even reverse.... u better bring enough...b/c you dont wanna get smoked by a small cube ricer truck that weighs probably twice what you do...lol...:naughty:
O wow lol get em Mic
Here's a teaser. My aluminum 572 pump gas street motor before the nitrous kit (the thing on top is a carburetor). The black one in the background is a 502 for my 68 shortwide...Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboMic
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hey fasglas, the name of the website is ls1truck.com not bbctruck.com. this is where ppl talk about ls based trucks. if you cant deal with that then get out. there are plenty of bbc forums around
ps. how are you gonna run someone when the motor isnt in the vehicle
I have an LS based truck, that's why I'm here.
But if I'm not welcome here because I have some BBCs, then I'll leave. No problem.
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I dunno, are ya?Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboMic
I call bs on that being you motor. Hell I can post a pic of a psi screw blown donavan 572 and say it's mine
LOL No love here for the BBC. That's OK. I came here to learn about my Silverado.Quote:
Originally Posted by truckinL33
That's fine. You don't have to believe it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TATERNATOR
Post pic of said car and motor with a sign saying your name and date. Or your a intrawebz ricer