anybody good with chevy small blocks?

[SR240DET]

i ment to say "anybody good with chevy small blocks?"

a recent thread on here just sparked a new interest for me...decided to go with aluminum block and cyl. heads for a long term project non carb.... going efi but looked at some articles and net weight is 450-490lbs with everything except for transmission....

here is the question i dont know shit about chevy small blocks.. iv found some places.... but just woundering if any of you guys know of good places and/or books to read up on... thanks in advance....

[Var]

there was a thread or two about this. You want the Ls1 basically. Not too easy to get it into a 240 though..especially the transmission. An Lt1 would be easier but it's an iron block, also you can use a 90's camaro 5-speed tranny which is easier to fit under the tunnel.

[Ghettokracker71]

Ls1 yeah,their not easy to get your hands on either. Amazing,absolutely best domestic motor ever made IIRC.

Ford small blocks aren't quite as wide as the chevy small blocks

[SR240DET]

well its for a track only car... i have an idea of what im in for.... there is going to be alot of cutting and welding i got to take a look at a crate ls1 the other day and found out what i needed to know and i know this isnt going to be drop in swap... in the end i think itll be worth it.. thanks for the replys