redneckfordf2502002

A good cam probably would make it a lot faster.


Now you are talking. My mom has a LM4 (same as most LS 5.3Ls) in her envoy bone stock and that thing flies.
Trav

smcox1

Funny thing is everything you have suggested was done in a 305 build article I was just reading lol!! And everything had big gains in hp and torque. You also have to remember I'm no mechanic but so far everything mentioned I think I can tackle other than the cam. And I think these engines are pretty basic and straight forward compared to a new engine. When I do an Ls swap I will take it somewhere to be installed. I'm thinking Ls9 when the time comes lol!!!

redneckfordf2502002

I have been doing lots of research on building up small block chevys for the van even though it isn't needed yet that's probably why.
The cam isn't to bad once you figure out which one you are going to run (choosing a cam is literally the hardest part). I have literally changed my mind over 20 times on which cam I want to run on my dream 351W (408 stroker) build however on my dream 460 build (520 stroker) I knew exactly what I wanted.
The 305 has a lot of cams to choose from it all depends on what you are using the car for.
Most stuff will bolt on plus it will give you a chance to learn so that you can build the engine in the Centurion! LOL
LS9s are fun. If I get a 95ish chevy truck I would love to do a LS swap. Only reason I won't do it on the van is limited room.
Trav

smcox1

I think it will definitely be a good learning experience. Just finding out everything to do to it and making sure everything works with each other is a learning experience lol!!

redneckfordf2502002

Chat with summit Racing. They know thier stuff but talk to more then one guy there.
Trav

smcox1

I will definitely do that.
This is what I' going for with the rear end except with a 69 camaro bumper.

redneckfordf2502002

I personally can't tell much of a difference but I also am not a body guy. My dad is the body guy of the family.
Trav

apesteguy

what size is your roof lightbar? is it straight or curved? did you make your mounts or buy them if you made them could you post detailed pics of how they mount? ive got a 50" curved on the way and need to figureout how to mount it.

smcox1

Mines just a straight bar and I used 1/8"x1 1/2" flat bar with two score cuts to get a super sharp and clean bend then they go into the door jamb and have 2 self tapping screws to secure them.

smcox1

Here's the project car

And to keep this thread somewhat on topic a picture of a very clean centurion.