Show Off Your Motor

[Code Red]

Figure start a nice engine thread for people to show them off and maybe help give some people some ideas.

my L33 currently but hope to get it cleaned up real nice

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/814e6c46-1.jpg


but to give this thread at least something good

My GTO's pontiac 400

before

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/IMG_4246-1.jpg

After

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/IMG_0517-1.jpg

[Buryingthesun]

Not an AMMEREEERIIKUUURR motor, but this is the engine my friend and I run in his drag car. . . I wil be building a large displacement Poncho motor soon for my firebird


Turbo Honda 2.0L making just shy of 500whp, next season we are going to change the turbo manifold and intake manifold, run a larger turbo and try to break into the low 10's
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Slick68]

My three-fitty

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/003-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/004-1.jpg

[rivs68]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/ry3D400-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/ry3D400-2.jpg

[spacepirate]

I really like your valve covers! Where'd you get em?

[rivs68]

I really like your valve covers! Where'd you get em?

If memory serves...they were an ebay purchase, I believe Jegs sell something very similar as well...

[jjjcamaro]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/rsz28002-1.jpg

[elitecustombody]

Figure start a nice engine thread for people to show them off and maybe help give some people some ideas.

my L33 currently but hope to get it cleaned up real nice

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/814e6c46-1.jpg



LMK if you want to get rid of the FAST truck intake.

[Code Red]

LMK if you want to get rid of the FAST truck intake.

Lol I just got it

[Code Red]

bumping the thread a bit and adding a pic of my engine with its first coat of paint

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/6757c6d5-1.jpg

[elitecustombody]

Lol I just got it

so it's going in a truck?

[Code Red]

so it's going in a truck?

yup its the truck version, its alot taller than the car version.

[elitecustombody]

i know,i asked if you're installing it in a truck

[Code Red]

i know,i asked if you're installing it in a truck

yes i am, it didn't come with this motor, I bought it separately from someone else.

[critter]

Dropped this in the car this weekend.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/headertest-1.jpg

Still lots to do. It's a 461ci Pontiac.

[Code Red]

Dropped this in the car this weekend.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/headertest-1.jpg

Still lots to do. It's a 461ci Pontiac.

nice man

[Code Red]

;-)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/e5c1df87-1.jpg

[HIOSILVER]

4907949078

[elitecustombody]

My daily beater

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/0281-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/0321-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/0341-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/0441-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/0371-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/049-1.jpg

[oldgoat69]

LQ9/4L60E in a 1969 GTO under stock hood.

[jerhofer]

Just finished my LS1 install a couple weeks ago.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/82611enginefromrighthoodon3sm-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/82611enginefromlefthoodon2sm-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/82611enginefromfronthoodon2sm-1.jpg

[LeighP]

That is one beautiful LS install!

Heres my 455....slowly getting there, its a little further along now than in the pics.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[wellis77]

There was no stipulation that it actually had to be in the car...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/file77-1.jpg

[Slick68]

LeighP, even though I don't nor have ever owned a Poncho, I've always liked them. I'm in love with that engine, though!! ;)

[Code Red]

There was no stipulation that it actually had to be in the car...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/file77-1.jpg

lol well considering I started this thread and my motor isn't in my truck yet I think I'll let you slide lol

btw nice motor ;-)

[LS1NOVA]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/Nate_Shaw_71_Nova_Day_2_017-1.jpg

[Greasy63]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/Nate_Shaw_71_Nova_Day_2_017-1.jpg
can we get a front view of ur Nova to see that intercooler?
i LOVE turbo.....:jump:

all very nice engines!

cant wait to join in, when mine is finished.....:nopity:

[Johnny Blaze]

Air Force 69's 350

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/157f6479-1.jpg

[12sec ss]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/ry3D400-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/ry3D400-2.jpg

Who makes that closeout panel and fender supports?

[BADNBLK]

Had to take my hood off to replace my hood struts. snapped a couple cell pics. Needs a little cleaning, but you get the idea...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/20110902151342_LaPrairie_Illinois_US-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/20110902151355_LaPrairie_Illinois_US-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/20110902151308_LaPrairie_Illinois_US-1.jpg

[61ragtop]

Here is what I am working with in my Impala, 383ci SBC 500+hp and 550 ft/lbs

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/61impala034-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/61impala028-1.jpg

[critter]

I'm jealous of the guys with all that space on either side of the engine to work. Beautiful stuff, one and all.

[twins411]

Here's mine, 383 with twin turbos

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/z28109-1.jpg

IMG]http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv144/twins411_album/z28111.jpg[/IMG]

[Code Red]

Here's mine, 383 with twin turbos

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/z28109-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/z28111-1.jpg

fixed the second pic for ya very nice man

[twins411]

^^ thank you

[grenade inspector]

nice engines everyone :twothumbs:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/Nate_Shaw_71_Nova_Day_2_017-1.jpg

I especially like this one, its very clean and industrial looking

[NOPANTS-68]

Here's mine- 421 inch Dart small block- intercooled F1 Procharger @ 12 PSI

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/blower-1.jpg

[Code Red]

Here's mine- 421 inch Dart small block- intercooled F1 Procharger @ 12 PSI

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/blower-1.jpg

hmm interesting placement of the air filter

[BADNBLK]

I'm jealous of the guys with all that space on either side of the engine to work. Beautiful stuff, one and all.

Agree!

[Ranaexcavating]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/f0c57bd5-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/3e00d3e5-1.jpg

[86Cutlass383SR]

Since they don't need to actually be IN the car ... (hoping it will be before the snow starts flyin though ....)

383 with AFR heads, 230 236 113* hyd roller cam & roller rockers, Accell SuperRam intake, 30# injectors, ...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/86Cutlass383SR/?action=view&current=CIMG0277.jpg)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/86Cutlass383SR/?action=view&current=CIMG0278.jpg)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/86Cutlass383SR/?action=view&current=CIMG0279.jpg)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/86Cutlass383SR/?action=view&current=CIMG0281.jpg)

[Procharmo]

This is a poor boy's big block. SBC 406, AFR 235's, 2 x Procharger F1C, AMS1000 boost control....all in a rusty 2nd Gen Protouring Camaro.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif New Carb

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif New 5th Radiator

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif New wastegates.

[critter]

My goodness! That's a lot of braided line there.

[ZYAL8R]

383 SBC

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/26414125155488819363717-1.jpg

[absintheisfun]

My toys:

In my Typhoon
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/100_0832-1.jpg

In my 63 C10...after the mouse nests were cleaned out!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/100_0472-1.jpg

In the Camaro--yet to be started :(
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/100_1189-1.jpg

[85GPLEf41]

Well since it's not a requirement it to be installed here is my lowly LS1 from a 98 Firebird Trans Am...in the beginning stages.. hoping to get a solid 400 horse's from it.lol!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110620191732-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110620191745-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110620191803-1.jpg

[MOTRUBL]

423" LQ9, backed by a T56, in my old '98 Z/28. It made 618hp.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/423new-1.jpg

[dcpetty]

Here's mine on my break-in stand. I am in the middle of a full frame off resto on a 67 Camaro.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif[/IMG]

[1969CamaroRS]

Going together:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/Engine029-1.jpg

Completed motor ready to fire up for first time on a stand:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/Engine036-1.jpg

Just dropped the motor in:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/EngineInstall037-1.jpg

Getting closer:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/EngineInstall090-1.jpg

[rfalker1]

Not quite American lol, will upgrade with some carbon

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/f0a2478e-1.jpgfiber

and for the goodstuff, my 383 stroker

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/06/IMG_0136-1.jpg/>

but which air cleaner

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/DSCN00692-1.jpg

[JustinB]

Here is a shot of my motor on the dyno.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/540-1.jpg

[Procharmo]

My goodness! That's a lot of braided line there.

Thanks. It wouldn't have been the same with rubber and worm gear (jubilee)clips. But then again if I had skills it would have been off the hook with stainless steel hard lines ...LOL!!!

[demon1515]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/mydart037-1.jpg

[carguykeith]

Not much BOP stuff on here so this is my 488 Olds.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
Long block done.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
On the stand

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
In the car

[Twin_Turbo]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/24e4986364879e-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/24e07a5ff6c16f-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/24c33389c4554a-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/24da2da37e41f7-1.jpg

a 301 LOL

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/24d782d4a022dc-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/24c9fadbf7043d-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/24c533501a6dcf-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/24c4dde756805e-1.jpg

[r.a.w.rods]

05 300c I just sold.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/000_1019-1.jpg

70 Duster 225 SlantSix
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/000_0827-1.jpg

[Poorhousenext]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/SANY01051-1.jpg

[cencalc6]

Great looking engines

[Mr Nick]

Not much BOP stuff on here so this is my 488 Olds.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Finally an Olds in this thread!

[zipsimons]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/lscovers-1.jpg

[kmcanally]

51972

[ericdeezy]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[toxik iroc]

skrew a motor i got mo power ( im mo and in the engine)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/200-1.jpg


I joke here is my motor
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/204-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/202-1.jpg

[ZZ430]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/4898051170_04cff93ce2_b-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/4327116340_2f48e3794d-1.jpg

67 Chevelle

[pjku79]

Not as clean as the rest, but here it is. Let me know your thoughts on the colors. I actually have the engine out right now and am considering switching back to black or grey.

5237052371

[toxik iroc]

Id go with a body color for the engine

[Twin_Turbo]

me too, gunmetal instead of yellow would really top it off. I don't like the ronald mcdonald look

[pjku79]

That was my thought too. I bought it will the yellow engine.

[jilge71]

524335243152432in progress pics

[NWEBER540]

52443

[pjku79]

52443

nice

[Hugger67RSSS]

52565


Not finished yet but there aren't many carbed LS motors on here, hope to be done by spring time

[boostin05blacksti]

I'll bite..still need a lot more parts but its getting there as I can afford it.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

and just bought this..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[devwil68]

MY NEW BABY
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/DSCF01721-1.jpg

[DJ Mabe]

52443

what the heck is that 540 in? Great looking motor! Looks like a lot of guys on here have some nice looking stuff.

[Twin_Turbo]

looking at the grille, I'd say a 44/45/46 chevy pick up. That's an awesome engine indeed, What heads are those? Valve covers look like valley thunder, not dominion/arao

[solarguy09]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/4898051170_04cff93ce2_b-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/4327116340_2f48e3794d-1.jpg

67 Chevelle Wow....

[solarguy09]

Not as clean as the rest, but here it is. Let me know your thoughts on the colors. I actually have the engine out right now and am considering switching back to black or grey.

5237052371

I would go with the gray... Very nice engine. yellow is just not showing it off enough... Body color would be sweet

[makoshark]

Here's my little motor

[motorntv]

Check this LSX 454 Motor.

[zipsimons]

Not as clean as the rest, but here it is. Let me know your thoughts on the colors. I actually have the engine out right now and am considering switching back to black or grey.

5237052371

i'm actually lovin the yellow! not that it was a pontiac signature but the first pic i saw was the close-up and i thought "bet that's in a pontiac!"

[sjaroslo]

Here's mine...:banghead::banghead:52778

[ModernMuseum]

Not as clean as the rest, but here it is. Let me know your thoughts on the colors. I actually have the engine out right now and am considering switching back to black or grey.

5237052371

Nice 69!

Agree on the gun metal color. That yellow looks a little strange.

[ChevelleNV]

Here's the beginnings of my 441 stroker (4.065x4.250) Tall Deck... :)
52803

[ponchoblue]

no chrome needed

[ph68camaro]

blown 468

[solarguy09]

Well, I am almost Done...

[hectore3]

Oldies but goodies. I pared down my build for this winter. Am planning on getting it in the car this tax season.

[jrunflat]

Here's my new LS6 w/ TVS magnacharger

<a href="http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/racinjason424/?action=view&amp;current=IMG_1392.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/racinjason424/IMG_1392.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/racinjason424/?action=view&amp;current=IMG_1383.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/racinjason424/IMG_1383.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[DirtShark]

53173

In progress...

[Uneek68]

everyone's motors on here makes my rusty 350 look like oscar the grouch ''/

[uxojerry]

5415354154

My engine on the stand photo was too large so I attached a file copy. SBC 427 dyno'd at 565hp.

[Kybosh]

jrunflat, that looks incredible. What numbers is it making?

This was my first build ever, 195ci
54166

54168

54167

Currently working towards something more along the lines with the ongoing theme of this thread.

[smoke96]

427 BBC bored and stroke to a 496, port and polish on the heads and intake mani, manley internals, solid roller. 675hp


54198

[John S]

Here are a few shots of mine;
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSCN0460-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSCN0465-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/DSCN0484-1.jpg