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Old 07-15-2020, 02:59 PM   #11
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Re: Resale Value - LS vs SBC

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Originally Posted by HO455 View Post
I believe that which LS you pick is going to be a factor in the resale value. A 4.8 isn't going to appeal to anyone outside of the fuel economy crowd. Where as a LS7 or a LS9 is going to bring a larger value with a larger by in for you. And in some markets (Where E85 is available) a dual fuel engine may be a plus.
Definitely going for a Gen V LT. Should have been more specific, I was using "LS" as a generic term.

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Originally Posted by siggyfreud View Post
Speartech also has support for the new 10L90, so if you find an LT1 pullout with the 10L90E you might consider it. That's the route I'll likely be going. You're relegated to pretty much one shifter choice for both the 8L series and 10L series though.
That's probably going to be a little out of our price range. We'll probably go with a L83 and 8L90 or 6L80. I sure like my 8L90 in my 2016 though, other than how hard it is to service.

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev View Post
It will depend on the buyer, why you ask?

1. The truck is heading into full time classic status

2. The LS will only attract the daily driver mentality for a period. Due in part the rest of the truck is 50 years old or close.

I have seen somewhat botched LS conversions I would not step near.

Check out CurtB1971 LS conversions, this guys rigs are really sharp. He thinks things through and comes up with some cool stuff.

Sorry Curt for the attention, I really like your ideas into concept for these trucks.

Now if I wanted to just buy an LS converted truck I would take his work seriously.
Does Curt have other build info? I only know of his Bonnie project.
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