1964novass

Looking for opinions on the best way to go. We are looking to put an LS engine into a 67 Chevelle. The car will be running on pump gas and will be a driver/pro touring deal. We would like to keep the budget around $6,000.00 or less on the engine, trans and tune. We would also like to make 450-550 hp and keep the fuel injection and use an automatic trans. I am up for whatever. I have access to a machine shop too to do a custom engine. What would be the best bang for the buck? L92 with LS3 intake, cam swap and 4l60E trans? LS6 with 4l60E? 408 with LS3 heads and intake?

LsXMARO

i would prolly go with the 408 and a built 4l60e trans maybe a 3000stall or so..

Rare96LT1Formula

iTrader: (32)

You'll be cutting it close on your budget if you're going to go with an built LSX combo. It'll obviously be easier to make your desired power with more cubes, so a 6.0L block would be a great starting point. That'd probably be your best bet, imo.

chevytrucklq9

your best bet would be to go with a 6.0l 4l60e trans for the power thats the best combo for the power and price. i picked up an engine for 1250 and built it up real nice.

1964novass

Thanks for the advice guys! What is the going rate on an LS2 aluminum block? Also, what would you recommend for beefing up the 4l60e to handle 500 hp?