My 89 RS gone LS

[ZONES89RS]

Well, many dont know what my car is under the hood, fun to fuck with people, they assume carbed 350 or some other random SBC, but it is a 6.0 LQ4 i scored from the local salvage yard, and i hate EFI because it is cheaper, no matter what anyone says, to go carbed and make more power doing it for the money. I can tune it myself and no one has to help.

Intake is a Victor Jr, carb is a 750 Holley base i built with pro form main body, quick fuel base plate and the ignition is the MSD 6010 box, for those that dont know, this box completely controls timing however i want it to, and you can use a factory map sensor if you wish to get a vacuum advance simulation for increased fuel economy, it has a 2 step rev limiter built in as well as a nitrous retard function. So, the MSD box kicks ass.

Headers are stainless works LS swap headers, 1 3/4 to 3 inch collector, unfortunatly they did not start making the 1 7/8 primary ill after i got the smaller headers.

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Heep in mind, this is a junk yard motor, unknown mileage, bone stock bottom end, i installed valve springs, pushrods and a trex used cam, everything else is stock reused and hits the 7100 ROM rev limiter with ease. Anyone has some heads that flow 300 cfm for me for a good price let me know, LOL.

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Had plenty of build up:

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Wire brush does wonders:

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A set of 30$ engine plate adapters and i was in business for the swap:

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Solid moroso mounts:

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Went right in after some minor adjustment:

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Made the stock truck water pump work, used some custom one off brackets machine by a friend to retain the stock alternator, i went with a manual steering box so i have a idler pulley where the power steering could be:

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Then it was time to play, i went with the T56 from a 2000 Z28 and the diff is a Moser 12 bot with 4.30 gears, fuel economy is great and drivability is decent for a race carb.

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[Iroc313]

Nice depending on my money situation I may be getting a white IROC if I can't get a goat or a 4th gen.

[ZONES89RS]

I love this thing man, other guys in their rides never see it coming. Especially your typical guy that doesnt know shit about cars. It has 3 inch duals with 1 chamber flows dumped, sounds great at idle with the Trex and pure awesome at WOT.

[Z Fury]

More pics of the car. That looks pretty awesome.

I'd love to take my '94 Blazer from the current 350TBI to an LS engine, but I think that is beyond my mechanical ability. And I'm not paying over $2K in labor for someone else to do it.

[demonspeed]

Always a fan of unique third gens. The only thing better would be a couple turbos :lol:

[MetallicaMatt]

The only thing better would be a couple turbos :lol:

Isn't that the case with everything though?:rock:

[SVTBAIT]

By any chance, does anyone here know if LQ4's came with EGR?

I'm seriously considering getting one for my car.

[ZONES89RS]

More pics of the car. That looks pretty awesome.

I'd love to take my '94 Blazer from the current 350TBI to an LS engine, but I think that is beyond my mechanical ability. And I'm not paying over $2K in labor for someone else to do it.

Thanks man, this was fresh out of the garage:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t74/ZONES89RS/6363c036.jpg

Always a fan of unique third gens. The only thing better would be a couple turbos :lol:

My 86 TA will be going single turbo 5.3 or 6.0, i dont want to go twin, just one big fat single:)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t74/ZONES89RS/6d9c0ada.jpg

By any chance, does anyone here know if LQ4's came with EGR?

I'm seriously considering getting one for my car.

Think the 03 up had EGR if i remember correct, but i dont want to say i am 100%.

[tones2SS]

VERY NICE!!!
SW makes some killer headers! Good choice man.:rock:

[ZONES89RS]

Yea, if you told me a few years ago i would spend 800$ plus shipping i would have laughed in your face....LOL.

[tones2SS]

Yea, if you told me a few years ago i would spend 800$ plus shipping i would have laughed in your face....LOL.

lol
Totally worth it man!:headbang:

[ZONES89RS]

Was worth it, but it still hurt my damn feelings...LOL.

[Ragtop 99]

nice. I'm glad you posted another pic of the car. I wouldn't respect a pink 3rd gen if you rolled up on me :lol:

[Nine Ball]

We live in the same area, but I've never seen you driving this car around. Big world! I'd lower it a bit and give it a non-Foose paintjob. Done!

[ZONES89RS]

nice. I'm glad you posted another pic of the car. I wouldn't respect a pink 3rd gen if you rolled up on me :lol:

LOL, yea, i never noticed it looked that color!


We live in the same area, but I've never seen you driving this car around. Big world! I'd lower it a bit and give it a non-Foose paintjob. Done!

Well, if i go 45, i am just blasting southbound, or eating at Hooters or Dennys. New paint will be in the works as soon as my business takes off. Might go gunmetal and black with the same paint scheme.

[ZONES89RS]

Video of me leaving Hooters last night to catch a vette and new Camaro to see if they wanted some:

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[ZONES89RS]

Little cruise in the 89, was just taking a buddy for a ride and he started recording:

http://www.youtube.com/user/fitzme1#p/a/u/0/m8LUhS6HQFE

[JJRRACING]

car sounds good man!!!

[ZONES89RS]

Thanks man, i just dont like the sound when i let out, seems to sound kind of shitty from the outside.