97 rcsb 2wd 4.3/5spd to LT1/460LE swap

[pl4yboy]

nah... just have to have a solid, well thought out game plan when starting a project. realize your end goals and don't deviate from the plan unless its a really damn good reason. i'm shooting for 475-500 reliable RWHP next winter for under $1800. its going to be tight, but well worth the time and effort that went into research and planning.

Probably wont happen.

[DentoTheMenace]

Probably wont happen.

mmm... LSx tears. i can taste them already!

[pl4yboy]

I hope you can. The fact that a simple bolt on LS motor will outrun that LT is going to be priceless.

[DentoTheMenace]

I hope you can. The fact that a simple bolt on LS motor will outrun that LT is going to be priceless.

i totally agree is a better platform to work with. i went with the dated LTx because i got everything i needed for practically nothing. if i held out for a lq4/9, i wouldn't be driving my truck yet because i don't have a ton of extra funds to spend.
this what i have, now its time to make the best of it.

am i going to be able to match the power of a LSx? no
can i still turn out some respectable power #s with a LT1? yes
will 450+hp still give a big sh!t eating grin no matter what engine makes it? yeah and loads better than the 4.3 i had.