Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

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.

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.

[Bowtie468]

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

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

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

Thanks Mike, I'm ready to wrap this motor up and get back on the bodywork. It has been a nice distraction as I was getting burnt out with sanding but it's time to get back to it.

Originally Posted by shearjs

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

Thanks Jason, I really enjoyed working on it. It's the first time I ever tore into a motor like this and I had a blast.

Originally Posted by cooperhw

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.

I have heard some YouTube clips of the stage 3 cam and it is nasty. I could only imagine what it sounds like in person.

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

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

Wow, that would be awesome Chris, it would just take your amazing truck up another notch, if that is even possible. If I had your big block with the roller cam and fuel injection I probably wouldn't have made the switch at this time.