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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 07:22 PM
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Hello everyone I just recently got a 1968 el camino ss no motor or trans, this will be my first car build. Ive always wanted to build a ls motor.


I was wondering if this is a good block to start build on?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...FQ9ZhgodiikIEw

I also need help on the parts that i will need, if you guys could help that would be great. thank you
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1968elko
Hello everyone I just recently got a 1968 el camino ss no motor or trans, this will be my first car build. Ive always wanted to build a ls motor.


I was wondering if this is a good block to start build on?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...FQ9ZhgodiikIEw

I also need help on the parts that i will need, if you guys could help that would be great. thank you
I used one in my build. Ended up having to have it honed for the forged pistons, but it did not need line honing.
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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5.3 is an amazing block 5.7 bored will drop in ls1 goodies
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 06:32 PM
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Welcome to the forums.

Should be a good foundation. But for any sort of a parts list, we are going to need what your intentions and goals are for this build.

Are you building a 346 or a 383 stroker? Or a 313 de-stroker, for that matter. Boost or naturally aspirated? Carb or fuel injection?

Lots of help available on these forums, just need to know which direction you plan on going with this build.
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