ditching the gen 1... for ?

[lilbowtie]

Don't know if I was clear but I know a couple of guys who didn't plug (what I call the fuel pump rod hole) that is open to the crankcase. Two bolt holes on either side of the timing cover near the pan rail that were used for motor mounts on 55 - 57 and some later trucks. The one hole on the passenger is drilled through to hold the fuel pump rod when installing the fuel pump and needs to be plugged.

 

[dotheshuffle]

Don't know if I was clear but I know a couple of guys who didn't plug (what I call the fuel pump rod hole) that is open to the crankcase. Two bolt holes on either side of the timing cover near the pan rail that were used for motor mounts on 55 - 57 and some later trucks. The one hole on the passenger is drilled through to hold the fuel pump rod when installing the fuel pump and needs to be plugged.

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I apologize, I meant to answer your question too. Yes, I currently have a shorty 9/16 bolt plugging that hole. Does it need rtv maybe? It doesn't seem to be leaking. Good point though, it's something I wouldn't have thought of.

 

[565bbchevy]

You say your budget is tight so I am not sure how an oil leak that just needs to be traced to exactly where it is coming from and then sealed translates into a complete engine swap and I don't think "tight budget" and LS swap can be used in the same sentence.
There are plenty of upgrades for your Gen 1 SBC that can add power and still be budget friendly.

 

[dotheshuffle]

You say your budget is tight so I am not sure how an oil leak that just needs to be traced to exactly where it is coming from and then sealed translates into a complete engine swap and I don't think "tight budget" and LS swap can be used in the same sentence.
There are plenty of upgrades for your Gen 1 SBC that can add power and still be budget friendly.

It was meant to be more of a joke reason than an opening for every mechanic. Let me be clear, I'm doing an engine swap because I'm tired of fooling around with this engine. I can buy the donor car cheaper than the engine and transmission together. My question was ls or lt?

 

[565bbchevy]

Well, it was a very convincing joke and doubt anyone is going suggest an LT over an LS since the LS has a great platform to make power with and also has a great amount of aftermarket support etc.

 

[dotheshuffle]

Well, it was a very convincing joke and doubt anyone is going suggest an LT over an LS since the LS has a great platform to make power with and also has a great amount of aftermarket support etc.

And that's what I'm here to figure out. While the ls has a ton of aftermarket support. The lt is cheaper and can eventually produce as much power. But I'm wondering if the ls, while more expensive, would be cheaper in the long run. From your response I'm assuming you'd say the ls is the better option.

 

[1979Calais]

I have an LT1 that I am installing and it is getting on my nerves, but I have too much money in it to stop. Also an LT1 can get expense.

 

[79wagonator]

Go Big Block!! 😛

 

[lilbowtie]

I'm a gen 1 guy and it's going to be a while before I change - it's the best bang for the buck. I bought an LS about 5 years ago and it's just been sitting in the corner. My buddy just bought it.

 

[dotheshuffle]

Go Big Block!! 😛

I'd kill to get ahold of a 572