Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 7050830)

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Thanks man, my wallet didn't like it :lol: but I knew it would be easiest to do it now. Plus I don't like stock sounding motors. I definitely got a healthy one, I went with a Tick Performance SNS Torquemax Stage 2 V2 LS2 cam. Should be plenty rowdy :metal: specs in the link below.

http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...r-ls2-engines/



Thanks Ben, it went pretty smoothly for my first time doing this.

Originally Posted by jlsanborn (Post 7053554)

I don't think you're crazy. There's no question when it comes to these modern engines and electronics. My best pal busts my chops every time he's over about building a 60's SBC instead of an LS. There's a low miles 5.3 on the stand in my shop right now that belongs to my Boy's pal. He paid $450 complete with harness. I drive a 5.3 every day. It's going to be super cool man. It'll haul azz and get the mpg BUT I think the BBC would have been cooler. JMO

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles (Post 7053692)

that's not crazy....that's being smart!

Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 7054288)

Looking forward to a new video with that cam installed......:burnout:

Originally Posted by superflysteiny (Post 7054576)

nice job just finished the cam in my engine

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~ (Post 7054638)

Lots of catching up to do on your thread... but what I've seen and knew already.. nice work! Great score on the 6.0, love the paint booth setup.. and jealous jealous jealous of so many parts you have that I want!

Keep up the great work its inspiring!

Originally Posted by cooperhw (Post 7054817)

You gonna love that cam. I put the SNS stage 3 LS2 cam in my Chevelle. Awesome is all I can say about it.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 7061466)

The BBC looks a little cooler due to its physical size and the huge valve covers but I think the LS motors look really cool too when done right and with much better driveability. I went with a healthy cam in the LS but I'll still be able to run power brakes and air conditioning. Something I couldn't do with my current big block as it is a little on the extreme side.



Thanks, I totally agree.



Thanks Mike, it wil be a while before I'm able to fire this engine up.



Thanks Eric, what cam did you end up going with in yours?



Thanks Jimmy, I'm jealous that you have the inside of your cab painted and putting the interior in. It's so cold here that I can barely get my garage heated to 70 degrees and forget about the metal it's hard to get it up to 60 degrees. Maybe I'll see some paint in the spring.



Man that thing must be a beast, post up a video if you have one.

Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 7061695)

Nice work on the motor. That puppy is gonna pull hard!

Originally Posted by shearjs (Post 7061770)

Looks great buddy. You're going to love it!

Originally Posted by cooperhw (Post 7062063)

Sorry no video. Gotta make one. Drove it for about a month with the header dumps off and I can tell you this, "when I fired that sucker up people first about jumped outta their skin and then they came running". Awesome cam shaft.

Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 7063153)

Good deal on the LS motor , Keith ! Funny I've also been thinking along those lines as well .

Originally Posted by SeTx67 (Post 7063643)

Motor is looking good Keith. All those upgrades should put a smile on your face. I probably missed it but what color are you painting the motor?

Originally Posted by mx289 (Post 7064477)

Looking good Keith.

Just wondering where the big block went ?

Originally Posted by trkfrk (Post 7073630)

Looking good Keith:metal:. I like the fact your changing the front timing cover and oil pan gaskets while the engine is out, something I regret on my build. I would recommend drilling and tapping the 1/8"-27 NPT threads on your cast metal assembly above the oil filter to accept 1/8" NPT sensor for your oil PSI gauge while the engine is out.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 7121591)

Sorry for the lack of updates guys. I have had a major setback in my life that may force me to sell my project and never see it finished. This is the last thing in the world I want, I have way to much time, energy and money invested in this project to just let it go. I am going to sell some things off the project like the wheels and one of the motors (not decided which one yet) to try and recoup some funds. Hopefully I will be able to keep the truck but in the end if I have to sell it, then I will. I won't have any updates for a while as I try to sort this out.