Engine Block Cracked

[ShadowBolt]

And all this time I thought arc welding was only stick welding. I guess all or most welding has to strike an ark. I also had no idea our Miller TIG welders could stick weld. I have been doing this for 36 years and we have never done it.

Heating the block could be an issue unless it's a small enough crack to heat with a rosebud. I would think you would need to control the cooling but obviously I know very little about welding. I have never struck an ark in my life.

JJ

[Supercharged111]

Or he could do a 5.3 swap?

[64GunPilot]

Or he could do a 5.3 swap?

I have considered it. I want to put a season or two on the TPI. First loves die hard.

[64GunPilot]

Or he could do a 5.3 swap?

Ok ok. Going LS now. Always told myself as soon as this 305 lets loose I’ll do the swap. Now the lower end is gone. Talked with Sean at length about rebuilding a 305 core of his and continue with the TPI…..but…… I’m buying a whole turn key 5.3 today. Still not sure if I’ll go T56 or stick with the T5. Definitely gonna be on a budget (is that a thing). My goal is to get this car up and running reliably and do a DE to shake it down before October deployment. This way when we get back in July 2022, the car is solid and ready.

[Fbody383]

Still not sure if I’ll go T56 or stick with the T5.

Unfortunately it appears the data says you WILL break the T5. I think Sean has a bellhousing/clutch/T5 setup for the LS laying around the shop.

I mean, you could just drive slow and controlled and nurse the T5... probably better for me... I mean you.

[Supercharged111]

Could do a TKO or TKX (unofficially).

[64GunPilot]

Got home two days ago. Nice to be back home. Bought two LT1/T56 combos. One was in the form a whole running/driving parts car. If anyone wants the body/frame/whatever after Im done stripping parts off of it (im taking: engine/trans/rear end) you are welcome. Not asking anything for it, take the whole thing away if you want it.

This is the final direction I'll be going. Hopefully it gets me back on the track the quickest most cost efficient way.

[Fbody383]

whoop whoop... LT1 for the win... or at least back on track.

[Supercharged111]

whoop whoop... LT1 for the win... or at least back on track.

Good enough for first loser the last 2 years.

[Mojave]

I wish someone would teach me the magic of keeping an LT running on track, I can't do it! I hope it runs great for you.