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Old 03-10-2018, 11:46 PM
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I've been tossing around the idea of building a twin LS powerplant. Most likely twin 5.3's for cost efficiency. I am at a loss as to how to connect the two engines mechanically. Is there a coupling available to tie the two cranks together? I have seen drag cars of the past running twin v-8's so I know it can be done. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it, thank you.
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I think you have to make a stub shaft for the front of one and another for the rear of the other, then use an industrial coupling to connect them.
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Inline or side by side mounting?
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This guy is using a TR6060 driveshaft coupler with some custom work for an inline setup.
I think I have the rubber coupler and the driveshaft side if you decide to go that direction.
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Originally Posted by LLLosingit
Inline or side by side mounting?
Inline.
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Originally Posted by LLLosingit
This guy is using a TR6060 driveshaft coupler with some custom work for an inline setup.
I think I have the rubber coupler and the driveshaft side if you decide to go that direction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0wN0zRhgk"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0wN0zRhgk
Thank you for that.
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Run a pair of LS4s with transmission. An engine/trans for each axle.
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Originally Posted by JoeNova
Run a pair of LS4s with transmission. An engine/trans for each axle.
Sounds good, but then you'd have TWO blown trannies....
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Originally Posted by JoeNova
Run a pair of LS4s with transmission. An engine/trans for each axle.
Interesting...Thank you.




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