spare engine? - Page 2

Imperator · #16 (**permalink**) 10-06-07, 11:24 PM

Think about it. Even if the LC3 would fit (it won't), it's a horrible choice for that car. LS1 is probably the best bet for a smallblock V8, based on weight and potential to rev with the right setup. There's nothing "outplayed" about a combination that actually WORKS.

LITTLEELVISDAN · #17 (**permalink**) 10-07-07, 12:02 PM

So you are saying the LS1 is smaller and lighter than the LC3? And by out played I mean that every hot rod or custom fab car has a LS1 under the hood "wow what a surprise". Everybody uses the same power plant and to me that's not original any more, that's common.

LITTLEELVISDAN · #18 (**permalink**) 10-08-07, 02:05 AM

Ok back on track.
1) anyone know specs on how much a LC3 weighs W/With out the tranny. Including accessories.
2) does anyone know of a donor car?

I am thinking I will need an entire running engine and tranny including exhaust, including the cats. Engine management will have to come from the STS-V. The best option would get a complete car from the driver doors forward. for wiring harness, IC, instrument panel and even the radio and Navi system.

Imperator · #19 (**permalink**) 10-08-07, 02:12 AM

Have you even considered measurements of the LC3 yet? Do you have a donor S2K to work with? And without a doubt, the LC3 is wider, taller and heavier than the LS1. I'll let you figure that one out.

LITTLEELVISDAN · #20 (**permalink**) 10-08-07, 09:55 AM

Those are all questions I need to get answered for sure. That's why I am asking. Hence this thread. If I could get a foam LC3 for mock up that would be the best thing. BUT for some reason I don't know of any out there. Donor S2k's are not hard to find. There are 2 for sale with blown engines. The rest of the donor S2K parts would be parted out and sold to the S2k community. Again, the reason I started this thread was to see if it was feasable to even start such a project. Starting with the size and weight of the engine. If what you say is true then I will have to scrap the LC3 idea and go buy a Ariel Atom or the likes for the track/street.

LITTLEELVISDAN · #21 (**permalink**) 10-08-07, 10:09 AM

Oh yeah. I have already taken my S2K apart to the point it down to a rolling chasis, so I am familiar with what is involved there. What I haven't dove fully into is the LC3. Here is a pic of my sheet metal work. In tis pic I invented a unique way to roll fenders.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...n/IMG_1115.jpg
You will notice the flawless execution of gaining maximum wheel clearance.

Truthfully this is what happened when I came out to find a Rotty hanging off the front of my car. $3,000 of damage to the front end.

dhemrick · #22 (**permalink**) 10-08-07, 03:10 PM

I tried to teach my Chows to chew up toy Hondas, but they couldn't be bothered. They only ride in Cadillacs and ignore everything else. ;-)

LITTLEELVISDAN · #23 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 01:08 PM

Locating a Wrecked STS-V is going to be near impossible. Most of the salvage yards do not even know what a V series car is. They only show the 2 standard engines in their computers and don't even show a V option. So most likely if they have one, it's listed under the 4.6 V8 option in their computers and they don't know the value of what they have. IF I can find one I'll bet I can get it as cheap as a standard STS V8 4.6. But that will take me walking almost every lot to find the car myself. UGH!

**Florian** · #24 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 04:40 PM

a new LC3 is only 4400 bux.....why not buy a crate motor?

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RunningOnEMT · #25 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 04:56 PM

what is an LC3?

D3Ceaze · #26 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 05:18 PM

I say go with an LS3! ...the northstars are gunna get replaced, I think LS3 is the way to go, word on the street is the new 650hp vette will have a supercharged LS3, but don't quote me on that

Ceaze

LITTLEELVISDAN · #27 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Florian

a new LC3 is only 4400 bux.....why not buy a crate motor?

F

I had hoped to get the instrument cluster, tranny, ECU, harness, IC core / plumbing, maniforls / cats, and navi unit. That way I wouldn't have to try and re-engineer how it runs. All I would have to do is make the engine fit, instrument panel fit the new dash and cut a hole in the dash for the navi and hook everything up. Basically make it plug and play as much as I could. Maybe it will be easier to find a wrecked Z06 for a donor.......

LITTLEELVISDAN · #28 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 05:49 PM

But then what's the point... I might as well buy a used Z06, gut the thing of all its extra weight, and Maggie it... Along with about 1000 other people.... :-(

**Florian** · #29 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LITTLEELVISDAN

But then what's the point... I might as well buy a used Z06, gut the thing of all its extra weight, and Maggie it... Along with about 1000 other people.... :-(

I getcha...

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LITTLEELVISDAN · #30 (**permalink**) 10-09-07, 11:39 PM

I'll give up for now. But I will keep it on the back burner just in case a donor car comes available.