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Jun 14, 2010 | 08:02 AM

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Turned out nice. New engine a dry sump?

I picked up a used LS7 dry sump pan, oil pump and front cover. Kurt Urban has converted a number of F-bodies to the LS7 dry sump

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Why did u use 5.3L block and not 6.0L iron block?

The ERL sleeved blocks are stronger and lighter than the 6.0 blocks. Plus I have a 4.125 bore with the ability to go to 4.185. Go to ERL's website they are a site sponsor.

Jun 19, 2010 | 07:06 AM

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I picked up a used LS7 dry sump pan, oil pump and front cover. Kurt Urban has converted a number of F-bodies to the LS7 dry sump

The ERL sleeved blocks are stronger and lighter than the 6.0 blocks. Plus I have a 4.125 bore with the ability to go to 4.185. Go to ERL's website they are a site sponsor.

But isn't that a 5.3L iron sleeved by ERL? If yes, would starting with 6.0L and sleeving it by ERL give any advantage?

Jun 19, 2010 | 08:02 AM

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The block is aluminum. Once ERL does the upgrades like Ray has the parent block starting life as a 6.0 or 5.3 does not matter. The stealth of the 5.3 could be an advantage as you could claim it's "just a little 5.3" when picking a lane with your buddies!

Kurt

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But isn't that a 5.3L iron sleeved by ERL? If yes, would starting with 6.0L and sleeving it by ERL give any advantage?

Jun 19, 2010 | 09:40 AM

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Very nice set-up!

Jun 19, 2010 | 11:51 AM

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So is that a new truck block that you used? I didn't know they switched to alum in the 5.3's. I'm assuming that you went with that block because it was the least money and like it was stated before it didn't matter what block ERL used.

Jun 19, 2010 | 05:49 PM

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Yes it is a new block aluminum block. I picked up the 5.3 for half what a new 6.0 would have cost me. One more radiator line to figure out and it is ready to start

Jun 19, 2010 | 05:49 PM

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The aluminum 5.3's came in the SSR pickups, and some Monte Carlo SS's I think? I think I might be wrong about the monte's tho..

Jun 19, 2010 | 09:40 PM

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Awesome Ray, now let's see that 8 second pass ! Just curious, how are you going to "break in" that particular engine ?

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Jun 20, 2010 | 12:48 AM

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Thanks for clearing up that for me.

Awasome build.

Jun 20, 2010 | 08:09 PM

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Great fathers Day!!!!
Got to hear my car make some noise today!!!!
Got a lot of tuning to do now.

Jun 21, 2010 | 07:36 PM

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Great fathers Day!!!!
Got to hear my car make some noise today!!!!
Got a lot of tuning to do now.

and you didnt get any vids of that Noise??

Congrats man...

Jun 23, 2010 | 11:34 PM

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this is the first time ive seen this thread... being a fabricator and doing custom turbo kits for mustangs (i know fords are for

) i must say that is some AWESOME work... keep it up car looks amazing

Jun 24, 2010 | 12:34 AM

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i was at norwalk last year when your block let go.. glad to see its coming back together! hope it runs well!

Jun 24, 2010 | 06:27 AM

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i was at norwalk last year when your block let go.. glad to see its coming back together! hope it runs well!

I should be at the july 16th event stop by my pit area. Also I have a drivers ticket for pinks all out in august

Jun 24, 2010 | 10:30 PM

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Gratz on getting her back together... Look forward to seeing that beast run!

Jun 25, 2010 | 07:42 AM

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This mother ****** was out on the streets driving his hot rod tonight

Jun 25, 2010 | 07:43 AM

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You can see the fix for the radiator nozzle hitting the crossover pipe.

Jun 25, 2010 | 07:57 AM

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How's she feel?

Jun 25, 2010 | 08:47 AM

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How's she feel?

Crisp, really sounds and feels great. I have to get the VE table dialed in but I think I will hit the track tuesday. I have tickets to the NHRA nationals at Norwalk this weekend or I would take it out then. May try and hit the dyno for a short session. I need to shake it out fast so I can make the Milan race on the 10th