HEI & Carbed LS Motor
10-03-2007, 08:58 AM
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HEI & Carbed LS Motor I had the good luck of finding a 94 Firebird for 800.00 and I'm going to turn it into my Drag car so I don't have to wreck mine with a cage and all.
What I'm looking for is Links and Instructions on taking a LS1 or LS6 and making it a turn key motor with no computer, just a carb and a HEI.
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What I'm looking for is Links and Instructions on taking a LS1 or LS6 and making it a turn key motor with no computer, just a carb and a HEI.
Thanks
10-03-2007, 09:09 AM
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u need the msd carb box and i forgot who makes the distr for the lsx engine..if u do a search on yahoo it will pop up..its like 1000$ just for the stuff u need to go distr and i dont like the way the lil cam it comes with attachs to your cam and then it has a gear on the end which spins the distr..
i"m keeping my coil packs..oh and for the hei kit u need a ford distr
i"m keeping my coil packs..oh and for the hei kit u need a ford distr
10-03-2007, 10:42 AM
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Do I still need a Computer to run the MSD box?
And how does the MSD box know when to fire the coils if I don't have a computer?
Is there any sites dedicated to this type of conversion?
And how does the MSD box know when to fire the coils if I don't have a computer?
Is there any sites dedicated to this type of conversion?
10-03-2007, 11:43 AM
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The msd controller is a stand alone unit for use with the carb conversion, You can purchase it in a complete kit form that will include the intake and controller for use with the carb.
http://edelbrock.carshopinc.com/prod..._id/76819/2908
Or you could buy this box that is programable via laptop
http://msdignition.carshopinc.com/pr..._id/72792/6010
Then you add this intake
http://edelbrock.carshopinc.com/prod...id/76821/29087
http://edelbrock.carshopinc.com/prod..._id/76819/2908
Or you could buy this box that is programable via laptop
http://msdignition.carshopinc.com/pr..._id/72792/6010
Then you add this intake
http://edelbrock.carshopinc.com/prod...id/76821/29087
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10-03-2007, 04:45 PM
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the front drive set uo costs a bunch. you have to buy an ati balancer and all sorts of other parts. just get an edelbrock victor jr ls1 intake and the msd 6ls ignition box. total cost, $600 for both. the msd 6ls allows you to program your timing via a lap top. very nice setup. im building a carb ls1.
look into wegner motorsports, they make really cool ls1 parts including an extra long water pump for use with the front drive cover. after all, they designed that system.
look into wegner motorsports, they make really cool ls1 parts including an extra long water pump for use with the front drive cover. after all, they designed that system.
10-04-2007, 05:45 PM
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GMPP Front Timing Cover w/ distributor drive gear - $435 from Summit
MSD 289/302 Distributor - $230 from Summit
MSD Blaster Coil - $50ish from Summit
ATI Balancer - $450ish
You can run a manual fuel pump with this timing cover if you want, but I'm blocking mine off and running an electric pump. All the factory electronics can be removed with this setup and its A LOT better looking and easier to tune than the msd box and factory coils. Basically old school tuning with new school LSX POWER!!
Call Summitt Racing and ask for a guy named Yager...
MSD 289/302 Distributor - $230 from Summit
MSD Blaster Coil - $50ish from Summit
ATI Balancer - $450ish
You can run a manual fuel pump with this timing cover if you want, but I'm blocking mine off and running an electric pump. All the factory electronics can be removed with this setup and its A LOT better looking and easier to tune than the msd box and factory coils. Basically old school tuning with new school LSX POWER!!
Call Summitt Racing and ask for a guy named Yager...
10-04-2007, 05:48 PM
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the front drive set uo costs a bunch. you have to buy an ati balancer and all sorts of other parts. just get an edelbrock victor jr ls1 intake and the msd 6ls ignition box. total cost, $600 for both. the msd 6ls allows you to program your timing via a lap top. very nice setup. im building a carb ls1.
look into wegner motorsports, they make really cool ls1 parts including an extra long water pump for use with the front drive cover. after all, they designed that system.
look into wegner motorsports, they make really cool ls1 parts including an extra long water pump for use with the front drive cover. after all, they designed that system.
10-05-2007, 11:35 AM
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Well sell the stuff off yours and buy the Eddlebrock stuff.
You should be able to make almost half of the cost.
Thanks again guys for the help/input
