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Sounds very soft and deep. Definitely don't want to slow down in it! I have been in that deep soft blow sand and was an interesting experience. Not sure if its the same as what you just ran through or not.Taylor is the one that got me thinking about the 5.3 v8. He said the aluminum version was only 400 lbs. My iron turbo 4 cyl with turbo is 400lbs. Mine is an inline 4 so plenty of room for a v8.with that comparision it would seem like ditching the 4 banger anchor would seem a no brainer I was speaking with a person earlier today that buys the Chevy's to part them out. He has 12 -5.3 like engines currently, no aluminum versions. He thinks those are 2010 ish and up. He suggested the 4.8 v8 as I guess with some head work they can turn 9k rpm? Would need to look into that deeper to verify the other stock components can survive. So the iron 5.3 crate engine supposedly weighs 525 lbs. I say supposedly as thats what the Chevy dealer states the crate motor weighs. I could see an all aluminum saving 125 lbs hell the esslinger aluminum head for the 2.3 shaves 30 lbs off the head itself. Go aluminum,don't compromise. Only reason I went with a cast iron block is for the needed extra strength. Most aluminum blocks aren't rated as high hp capable as the iron versions. In your case you won't be adding much,if any,hp so the weight saving is a great trade off to any possible extra strength the iron block may have. My .02
You have some torque/hp numbers for those engines? Be nice to see some dyno charts. what's the reliability of each running higher rpms?
Looks good as always with you! I assume you will make it to LS this spring? BTW,what's the status of your buggy?
Making good progress DS, hard to imagine that the frame is twisted that much. Sounds like you got the winter blues there fabr. You will have more big projects someday, you just can't rest THAT much! I was lucky again this trip with no big repairs needed besides CV's. They were really loud the last trip. But I am really behind on several other big items here, and then I need to take care of my dad's house. It's going to be a busy spring, I am hoping to make the trip
Sounds like a plan! I've decided I will not likely take on any more major projects. Just too much BS with all the delays and such to make it fun anymore. I have several upgrades I will do ans such though. FWIW,I have nothing more to do to prove to myself I can do anything if I want. The challenge is welllll,gone. Time to just enjoy.