Good evening all. My name is Mike Martin. I have been "interested in ls based motors" for a while, but never really got into the details. I currently have a '97 Ford Ranger with a mini trophy truck style suspension, basically a class 1450 Baja Preunner. I just picked up a 2000 5.3 for 500 bucks. It has low miles and is going to be my first LS build. I am going to mate it to a turbo 400 with a manual valve body and stock convertor. This combination should be pretty awesome and give me the horsepower I'm looking for. The truck can be seen jumping on you tube, just search for MIKE MARTIN. Thanks!!!!

 

Welcome from another NM resident. Post some pictures of your build some time.