[aschmid]

but don't like how the coil packs look on top of your valve covers. Don't know if you have seen these VC from abearmotorsports but they enclose the coil pack inside the valve cover. I got mine anodized in red and custom engraved too, and man they came out awesome.

[aschmid]

BTW, check out the brand new LS2 408 stroker with ported/CNC L92 heads that will be going in my chevelle.... can't F%#!@ wait!

[Gokou]

That is a cool idea. I bet they sell a ton of them.

My only concern would be that the coils & drivers now sit in a "hot box" with no real air circulation. Probably won't get hot enough to cause problems though.

[pist0lpete]

Those are a slick idea and I have had the same concerns about them overheating. I really doubt its much of a valid issue especially in a street car. Relocating the coils under the dash or on the firewall is another option but then you have to run longer wires as well. By the way nice looking engine I see you are using the milodon pan. Surprisingly I haven't seen anybody use that in an A-body yet(me as well as many others use the stock f-body pan) but I think it should work great and make it easier to stab the engine and tranny.

[Joel642DRpost]

I would luv to put an LS motor in my 64 chevelle. I think you have to cut out some of the fire wall and tunnel. Looks awsome guys. Get-r-done!!

[snydes]

The LS engines are amazing, you are going to have a blast!

[wht64]

Originally Posted by Joel642DRpost

I would luv to put an LS motor in my 64 chevelle. I think you have to cut out some of the fire wall and tunnel. Looks awsome guys. Get-r-done!!

hopefully will have the body work done soon, then will start the install...will post progress when i get to that stage..

[wht64]

Originally Posted by Gokou

My only concern would be that the coils & drivers now sit in a "hot box" with no real air circulation. Probably won't get hot enough to cause problems though.

saw an LS1 coil cooked in an oven at 400 degrees then installed on a running engine..worked without a hitch...it was a duarability experiment for situations like those valve covers...

[pist0lpete]

Baking in an oven at 400 degrees is one thing having a coil exposed to 400 degrees for extended periods of time while firing the plugs for 30k miles is whole different animal. Those coils have a heatsink on the bottom of them for a reason. Even so, I don't imagine they will have a problem under those covers, would I run them on my car? no, but that doesn't mean they won't be fine.

[HMartin]

What pulleys are you using? Looks awesome!

[aschmid]

The pulley set is from synister products, and it is awesome! It is the only one I could find that was complete with everything, including water pump, alternator, power steering pump, ac compressor, etc.
http://www.synisterproducts.com/LS1-PST.htm

Valve covers are from abear motorsports, a little expensive, (over 700 for mine) but worth it in my opinion.
http://www.abearmotorsports.com/

[aschmid]

Originally Posted by pist0lpete

Those are a slick idea and I have had the same concerns about them overheating. I really doubt its much of a valid issue especially in a street car. Relocating the coils under the dash or on the firewall is another option but then you have to run longer wires as well. By the way nice looking engine I see you are using the milodon pan. Surprisingly I haven't seen anybody use that in an A-body yet(me as well as many others use the stock f-body pan) but I think it should work great and make it easier to stab the engine and tranny.

This is from abearmotor sports, it has been brought up before:

"Have you had any of these out there that have been in constant use in a daily driver? We have. Our test vehicle was an Escalade used throughout the spring and summer of last year (still in use now actually). The vehicle was used daily as a commuter, and even towed a boat on the weekends. We had an unusually hot summer last year as well.

We get this question a lot so we will be posting some results from our coil testing in the next week or so. Without going into all the details I can say the coils withstood temperatures in excess of 350 degrees for over 30 minutes without malfunction. If an engine ever sees 350 degrees the coils are the least of your worries..."

[69 Beaumont]

I'm jelous... I want to put an LS series engine in my 69. But I'm putting a holley mpi kit with a xfi comp, For now. GREAT looking covers and engine

[aschmid]

thanks... did I mention this is going on a fully custom tube chassis with a Z06 frontend suspension and brakes? :-)

[Jepprox]

Since you have invested quite a bit thus far, you might consider having your exhaust manifolds or headers ceramic coated. It will add to the looks of your engine compartment and reduce the overall heat under the hood by half.