Webbs FrankenSix build

[Zack01GC]

I'd send that block to a machine shop, but thats just me.

I think the motor mounts will be cake compared to the wiring... That's the part that scares me.

[Bimmerteck]

Wiring is a breeze for a domestic V8, compared to what is already in the car.

[Zack01GC]

Really? I can't imagine being that easy, and still have all of the gauges and everything work. I'm not too experienced with any wiring for that matter, so that may have something to do with it.

[Bimmerteck]

12v wiring for any cars do not get complicated until they switch from analog to digital.

[Tuck&Poke]

i would definitely send that block out to a machine shop to get honed, you dont wanna mess with piston ring clearance and you dont want a rough wall

[6erWebb]

Yea the more I think about it the more I see the up side to that

[SmokeyTheBear]

Depending on how bad those cylinders are you might want to consider just starting off with a different engine. Esp if any of the other internals are rusty. Unless your planning on turning that into a 383 stoker or something. the swap should be challenging enough without haveing to rebuild that engine. You can probably find a running 350 for less than 500 bucks. Which in the end is probably about what you would have into that block once you get it running.

[LuckyBoyOne3]

Yea, from the looks of it I'd re-think using that engine without some machining (which would mean new pistions) the cylinder looks like its gonna have some serious pitting, the money you are going to spend on getting that thing in order you can pick up a good LS motor, or get a LQ9 the cast iron block alum. head escalade/h2 motor, car craft got 467hp with a cam swap and LKQ sells them for $900-1200 dressed. And they are still lighter then the LT1.

Either engine requires the same amount of parts to swap...

I am pretty sure Painless wiring makes a harness to swap either motor as well...

[mpower5266]

How about "Project Bimmer Tough with Chevy Stuff."

[Joe Flacco]

i would definitely send that block out to a machine shop to get honed, you dont wanna mess with piston ring clearance and you dont want a rough wall

Do it. It will be worth it in the end. Unless you know what your doin. This seems like the start of a sweet build dude. I will be watching from the wings. Good luck

[Royal_T]

Webb,

I would def send that to a machine shop,, less hassle for you.

[6erWebb]

Yea, Im gunna. Peeps gunna have to buy some merc parts off me so I can afford it though.

On a side note, Mr.M let me borrow a puller so the cranks out now. And the reason I decided to send it out? I cant get those other two pistons out since the rust is so gnarly, IT WILL WORK THO. Funny thing is the, well ill get a picture of it later, but the ...spots where the crank sets in the block...still have the assembly lube on them...the rest of the cylinders are that good too, its just those three rusty ones.

I know a guy who works out of the basement of a Napa auto parts in town. And if I recall corectly, hes the best...and not too pricey either.

[6erWebb]

Ok so I said eff the lt1 (too heavy) then went with an ls2 ida but realized id have to sell my soul to buy one so I decided on a different swap, that will be concluded soon. Till then some progress pics?

I took the spoiler and rear bumper off but of course you cant see it well in these pics...

[EThirtySicks]

So you're unsure of what motor you're gonna use now? LS2 would be soooooooo gnarly but they are expensive

[Zack01GC]

Want to sell the spoiler at some point?