LS with carb or SBC

[paulk68]

So I really want to try to keep the classic look of a carb and air cleaner for my 68 camaro project. My question is should i do a ls engine with an intake and carb or just stick with a traditional SBC. my LS option i am looking at is the katech LS hot rod motor. Or my other SBC option i am looking at is the daily driver 427 series from nelson race engines. What do you guys think? does any one have one of these engines?
thanks

[Todd in Vancouver]

Personally, after already building a SBC, if I could go back I would do the LS. You want a carb now but if you want to change it later you will already have an LS to build upon. I've got a nice SBC but now I'm limited and will end up changing later to an LS.

[andrewb70]

If you want the look of the carb, you can do a carb style intake on the LS engine but still use EFI.

Andrew

[paulk68]

If you want the look of the carb, you can do a carb style intake on the LS engine but still use EFI.

Andrew


That is what I was thinking, i have been looking and have not really found many options for that style do you have any recommendations? i thought Mast mad eone but i can not find it on their site.

[kiwigt]

Here it is
http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/news-view.php?id=49

Schwartz Performance does one also
http://schwartzperformance.com/billet-ls-vertical-throttle-body-adapter/

[andrewb70]

Here it is
http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/news-view.php?id=49

Schwartz Performance does one also
http://schwartzperformance.com/billet-ls-vertical-throttle-body-adapter/

Those are great options if you want to use a DBW throttle body.

If you are using a cable throttle body, then you can use any number of other options. Holley makes a couple of manifolds, including the Hi-Ram and a dual quad. Edelbrock makes a single plane intake.

Andrew

[67rally]

Here's my setup. 6.0l LQ9, Edelbrock Vic Jr. LS1 EFI intake (29085), Accufab 4150 TB (DBC). Edelbrock fuel rails, and coil covers.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/LQ9364_zps9e75fcb1-1.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/modi_photos/media/LQ9364_zps9e75fcb1.jpg.html)

[alocker]

Here's my setup. 6.0l LQ9, Edelbrock Vic Jr. LS1 EFI intake (29085), Accufab 4150 TB (DBC). Edelbrock fuel rails, and coil covers.


Nice looking setup. What ecm and harness are you using?

[67rally]

Nice looking setup. What ecm and harness are you using?

Thanks. The ECM and harness are from PSI Conversions.