whats the diffrence

[my88dream]

whats the diffrence between a 350 and a LS1, can you convert a 350 to an LS1 or is there more to it than the block

[matt11583]

iron block vs. aluminum block is a major difference.. basically everything is different thou.. teh ls1 is a far better engine but it cost more and is harder to work on..i dont thnk u cant convert a 350 to a ls1

[sbackof]

and LS1 is 346 so.....and there are companies who make iron block LS1. .....its not to bad to work on...and you save about 60 lbs over iron block

[89IROC&RS]

its kinda like compairing a 350 to an ecotec 4 cylender, the 350 and the LS1 have the same number of interchangeable parts as a chair and the space shuttle. two completely different engines from the oil pan to the air filter. there is nothing the same. you can put an LS1 in place of the 350, but no, you cannot convert a 350 INTO a LS1 like you would convert an LT1 into say an LT4 or something.

[my88dream]

can i build a 350 and get it close to a LS1. I understand it wouldnt be the same but im jsut looking for HP, and keeping the cost reasonable

[sbackof]

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[89IROC&RS]

yeah, you can build either a sbc or a LS1 or an LT1, or hell, even a four banger to whatever power level you want, depending on what kind of money you have to spend.

[my88dream]

whats the differance between a long block and a short block

[89IROC&RS]

short block includes

-block
-crank
-connecting rods
-pistons
-cam
-lifters
-timing chain

Long block includes all that plus

-oil pan
-heads
-pushrods
-valvetrain

and in some cases
-intake manifold
-carb
-distributor
-valve covers

[Dober89]

forget the long/short block get a turn key one

[Chevyracincamaro]

Originally Posted by 89IROC&RS

the 350 and the LS1 have the same number of interchangeable parts as a chair and the space shuttle.

what about one of those fancy heated chairs. they gotta have something interchangeable part with the space shuttle...

[Genopsyde]

Originally Posted by my88dream

whats the differance between a long block and a short block

heh heh heh, he said long...

[89IROC&RS]

Originally Posted by Chevyracincamaro

what about one of those fancy heated chairs. they gotta have something interchangeable part with the space shuttle...

wire

[my88dream]

is there anyplace to get a kit to put T tops in a regular RS

[89IROC&RS]

eh.... it can be done, but i would DEFINATELY leave that to a professional body shop with experience in body modifications such as that. and youd probly have to have the top off of a T-top equipped camaro to graft onto your body. its a very complex, and precision job, that i would not do on your own unless you really know what you are doing.