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absintheisfun
11-17-2018, 06:52 AM
Does anyone know of an inexpensive mock up ls motor? I have found some that are plastic, but they are all around 400-500$. I am a little tired of putting in and pulling out my setup to fit things (harness routing ideas) while im building. I would love a foam one just so i can set the intake on it and have some ideas without the hassle of reinatalling the engine everytime i have an idea(im doing a lot of firewall work that requires the engine in and out for measurements and work). I know im being cheap and picky but wanted to see if anyone out there knows of a cheap alternative to the 500.00 option.

Thanks

Twentyover
11-21-2018, 02:47 PM
Get one, do the engine swap, then ebay it

qnitro
11-22-2018, 10:02 PM
I have one you can borrow, I'm in Denton.. I just used it on my 69

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/11/4FC0FD3F7E1F40798959F2E38E9F5BF5_zpszmux-1.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/72%20Camaro/4FC0FD3F-7E1F-4079-8959-F2E38E9F5BF5_zpszmux5bpg.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/11/8E2F7D98C2CF4EF28A4AE1600C953271_zpsdbih-1.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/72%20Camaro/8E2F7D98-C2CF-4EF2-8A4A-E1600C953271_zpsdbihcl3s.jpg.html)

Shawn0331
11-23-2018, 05:56 AM
I bought a bare aluminum 5.3 block for 100$ that has made it pretty easy mocking stuff up. I put the dowels back in so i can just throw the heads on and off whenever i need.

novakane82
11-23-2018, 09:18 PM
That paint job looks killer. What paint code is that if you don't mind me asking. Is that spi black

dhutton
11-24-2018, 04:12 AM
That paint job looks killer. What paint code is that if you don't mind me asking. Is that spi black

SPI black single stage.

Don

qnitro
11-24-2018, 09:26 PM
That paint job looks killer. What paint code is that if you don't mind me asking. Is that spi black

Don painted it and all my cars... :) He responded I see :)

absintheisfun
11-25-2018, 03:46 AM
I tried messaging you, but your inbox is full...
If you are willing to loan it out, ill certainly take you up on it! I can come pick it up later today if its convenient or sometime this week. Is it a foam/plastic mock up or is it an actual core? (So I know which car to bring for it)

As awsome as this favor is, I will work around your schedule and have it back to you as quickly as possible! Shoot me a message when you get a chance. I dont want to post my number on an open forum.

qnitro
11-25-2018, 07:38 AM
Im pulling it out next weekend, can you come by next Saturday?? and I cleaned my inbox :) Its a actual foam/plastic one, light as heck