for all the guys thinking of a cool V8 project check this engine, simple little all aluminum 5.3L LS build 491HP Options

[byndbad914]

I have mentioned this combo on and off to a couple of people but I had lost the link to the build... recently ran across it and found out why I lost the link (once it went into a magazine I suspect the build thread needed removed).

http://www.camaroperformers.com/camaro-tec...gine/index.html

Such a sweet little combo, pump gas, even the cheaper build with stock heads made great power. Me thinks a perfect, light-weight all alum ~320ci LS Chevy build for a teener. Keep the 5.3L dish pistons instead of the 4.8L flattops too and the power would come down slightly but ensure running on any pump fuel.

Nice read if considering a V8 project street car.

[byndbad914]

actually I have been a fan of the LS stuff for quite awhile - when I built my 353 destroked 400 it was right around the time the LS2s had really started into production so they were finally getting some decent sizes, then the 427 re-sleeves etc. If I had done the engine in my car just 5yrs later it would have been a bored/stroked LS2 combo.

I agree about the short stroke options, etc. Figured I would throw this article out since it is an easy combo that is documented with dyno #s and let it open whatever discussions come about. Just so simple to make a combo that fits any need with these updated Fords (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

If anything, for a 914, just a stock 5.3L with some porting and a small cam upgrade would be dirt cheap and make great power/mileage for a 2200lb V8 car.