LSx a decent read
LSx a decent read
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Re: LSx a decent read
Thanks for the link Gary. Maybe it'll help me understand the difference in the motors.
2001 Astro LT AWD "Redneck Edition", 4" Custom Lift, 30x9.5R15LT on stock wheels, Hightop conversion, custom interior, custom roof racks, external solar shower, front recovery points. SOLD
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
Re: LSx a decent read
Honestly it's hard to go wrong with virtually any of them. Lots more power and higher MPG seems to be fairly consistent in other platforms than "old world" designs. Even though you can pick up some HP with different intakes/heads they can all produce good HP it seems. Not only that but virtually no weight penalty over a 4.3L even with an iron blocked engine. You'd come out under the 4.3L's weight with an aluminum blocked engine.
I'd guess to venture the biggest headache is accessories overall, and making sure that everything clearances. If I hadn't started hoarding parts years ago it'd be the way I'd go unless I was doing a direct (Vortec to Vortec or TBI to TBI) swap. Even then I'd be tempted.
I'd guess to venture the biggest headache is accessories overall, and making sure that everything clearances. If I hadn't started hoarding parts years ago it'd be the way I'd go unless I was doing a direct (Vortec to Vortec or TBI to TBI) swap. Even then I'd be tempted.