SL-C powerplant possibility?

[Kernie]

Just my .02c

My SLC has a LS3 crate motor (480hp). I think it's what makes the car so fantastic. Easily maintained and parts are available everywhere.

I toyed with the idea of an exotic engine -but in the end the sound and fury of the small block chevy has been more than enough - with bulletproof reliability.

 

[Doug S.]

As the adage goes, “there is more than one way to skin a cat.” Several years ago, Burns Stainless was working with a NASCAR Cup engine builder to develop a 180 degree header (pictures above) that would work with a stock car. The design shown in these pictures was developed that crossed the tubes under the engine. A special dry-sump oil pan was designed for the necessary clearance. Initial testing was promising, but as it goes in racing, rule changes made the header illegal for NASCAR."

I once shoehorned a 351C into a '72 Mercury Comet GT...much like the Ford Maverick. A couple of the tubes on the custom headers required for that swap crossed over under the pan, behind the sump...much like those we see in the picture above. It was only the two rear-most tubes, though (one from each side)...not enough to create a set of 180* headers.

Cheers!

Doug

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Just picked up this spare engine for another project but I think it would really cut down on my tire budget in my SLC or 2015

 

[Jack]

Why Fran, a MIG.

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

I didn't say that but now you mention it ....

 

[Jack]

I'll not ask more...

 

[TSR]

I see something with "experimental" on the side, I don't see a type certificated RCR equipment in the future.
However I've always conceived from day 1 an APU or a turbine engine with a floating turbine hooked up to a Porsche automatic gearbox orientated as a traditional Porsche setup with the turbine venting out the back of the car would be suited for an SLC.:thumbsup:

 

[Ben Whittle]

I'm still holding out for the optional extra Flux Capacitor.

 

[Matt K]

Allan or anyone else… what engine is this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvfa3_regxY&index=2&list=UUUpBvDC5w-X4Urb7Evl_D4g

 

[Jack]

Appears to be an LS with painted FAST manifold and rocker covers. Side exhaust.

 

[Matt K]

Appears to be an LS with painted FAST manifold and rocker covers. Side exhaust.

Looked like an ls but it sounds like no ls I've ever heard. Very leaf blowerish. Thanks!

 

[Jack]

Pretty sure that side exhaust is what makes it sound different.

 

[kris]

Allan or anyone else… what engine is this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvfa3_regxY&index=2&list=UUUpBvDC5w-X4Urb7Evl_D4g

from Allan's video notes:

This is a motor built by Thomson Automotive. 650 hp and torque.

 

[Scott]

Has anyone thought of doing a build with the Ford Ecoboost V6? I was surprised how cheap they were compared to the coyote motors but obviously much more complex with the turbos and the weight is probably roughly the same. I am curious to see what the crate version of the flat plane crank motor will cost when it is available. I am sure it will not be cheap.

 

[Chris]

Has anyone mentioned the LT1 with dry sump oiling?

Chevrolet Performance 19329997 LT1 Dry-Sump 6.2L 460HP Crate Engine

 

[John]

Has anyone mentioned the LT1 with dry sump oiling?

That looks interesting.

 

[PeteB]

Has anyone mentioned the LT1 with dry sump oiling?

Chevrolet Performance 19329997 LT1 Dry-Sump 6.2L 460HP Crate Engine

The intake routing would be a challenge, as the intake does not look to be reversible. The injector pump is on the back of the engine right where the throttle body would go if you tried to reverse the intake.

 

[Scott Rowland]

Just picked up this spare engine for another project but I think it would really cut down on my tire budget in my SLC or 2015

Ya, but what about cooling.......
















for the cars on fire behind you?

 

[Howard Jones]

Here's a older school idea. Pretty good price and carb simplicity.

Ford Racing M-6007-Z363FT Boss Crate Engine, 363 Cubic Inch 500 Hp

 

[Roger]

carb simplicity.

I could take issue with that, but in this case the carb is very simple - it doesn't appear to be included! (Nor does an intake manifold)

Comparing to an LS3, the price doesn't look that good to me, but each to their own.