As If You Didn't Hate The LS Enough Already...

The "it is better to look good, than to feel good" mentality about the appearance of an engine is definitely counter productive. No one ever tried to make their 283 look like a Ford flathead-now there is an ugly engine...yeah, I said it.

 

MCjim I agree to a point, however a late model engine with a carb and distributor simplifies installation and doesn’t require a laptop and all the associated skill that goes along with it, looking better is a bonus! Also everybody has their likes and dislikes, our hobby would be boring if everyone had the same engine etc.
Did you say flat heads are ugly? - PM me I’ll get you hooked up with a good eye doctor lol
Dan

 

I think what this discussion has taught me is that the LS is great if you want an "easy" swap into fuel injection. If you're fine with a carbureted engine, the SBC is still the best option.

BigJoeArt pointed out that the perfect hybrid is the 350 Vortec engine that preceded the LS. It's a roller engine that can be made to look traditional. What's better than that?

 

A 327?

 

It's funny you say that. I have one of those, too.

 

5.35857 liters equals 327CI

 

yeah, but it's a 325, really...and that don't sound right!

 

You can get some of the "throttle bodies" that have circuitry inside. Myself I don't think that's good because it then is subject to all the engine vibrations. But that's just me. You can also get aftermarket throttle bodies that only allow air to pass thru them and the engine gets the fuel from individual injectors in each intake runner. (Multi-point) I like the multi point but then you have to deal with either concealing the fuel log or making it look ok......or just be proud of it. Depends on what is important to someone. Anyway, with the multi-point injection you get better fuel distribution and you are using basically all OEM components if thats what you buy. You can also get aftermarket set ups, but most still use the GM sensors. You can't use the multi-point with a roots supercharger because the supercharger requires some fuel hit the lobes for blower cooling. (Note: there is a way but I'm not going there)

The fuel injection cars of today are awfully reliable. Worrying about a possible failure, you are more likely to find the needed component (OEM) for fuel injection at a local parts store than for a carburetor or distributor.

 

Agreed. I just want to make sure that I use the GM components rather than Holley. They tends to have failures. When I start looking at buying something new, I google "Problems with XXX part." Usually you will find a forum that people are asking questions.

I base my decision off of how many people are having problems and how long these forums have been having the same questions asked, indicating that the problems have never been addressed by the mfg. I tend to over- research.

 

Agreed. That's the road I will probably head down.

 

"You can't use the multi-point with a roots supercharger because the supercharger requires some fuel hit the lobes for blower cooling. (Note: there is a way but I'm not going there)".

Killjoy... .
Opened *that* can of worms - may as well offer up a dissertation on the subject. . Patiently waiting... .
Bi-level FI, just like the funnys n fuelers...
Marcus...