I doubt you will find a used LS7 in a salvage yard any time soon. However,I have seen a couple of them sell on eBay. A used LS6 with a cam & heads package will make the same HP/TQ for a lot less money without the hassle of a dry sump oiling system. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino protourer http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/ "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of brass."
----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Currently I have a .030 over 427 big block (1973 454 block and 396 > crank), RPM Heads, Comp Cams hyd roller, and Richmond 5 speed in my 65 > SS. It runs great, has gobs of HP, sounds BAD, and gets 10 mpg with an > egg under my foot. My plan is remove the BB and trans, and replace it > with a used LS7 with a manual trans. I know finding a n LS7 will be > tough, but if I can the set-up will be awesome. A great driver, good > mileage, and more power than my BB. > What do you guys think? Seen any in the junk yards? Cost? > Larry Williams
