Engine Block Cracked

[64GunPilot]

Why would you ever want to run an LT at all? If you are dropping the money on a Torquehead LS computer swap.... why not just go straight LS?

I’m not gonna do torque head. Too spensive. I already have a spare T5 and I think standard opti with a spare or two should do just fine.

Again I bought this LT1 with a broke T56 (6th gear is not working) for $700. LT1 I think will bolt in without mods, notching the k-member for the oil pan, dealing with trans and engine mounts. And oh by the way I think my SBC canton pan will work with it too.

I have missed a whole year of racing because I spent the last few months after Hallett 2021 with my wife and kids before the deployment instead of in the garage sorting out the car. And when I get back, still family 1st kinda deal. I just want the quickest easiest solution that is the most bang for the buck that gets me back in the track the fastest. I have everything except the wiring harness and PCM for the LS I even have a brand new T56. But it needs a bit of sorting to deal with.

[Supercharged111]

Why would you ever want to run an LT at all? If you are dropping the money on a Torquehead LS computer swap.... why not just go straight LS?

A much cheaper alternative is being explored that eliminates the optical sensor as a failure point, no need to write off the LT because of that alone.

[Mojave]

A much cheaper alternative is being explored that eliminates the optical sensor as a failure point, no need to write off the LT because of that alone.

Even if you eliminate the optical sensor, the cap and rotor still sucks. I had a rotor explode at the track once, another time the rotor fell off, both requiring the water pump and crank pulley to come off to get to the opti to deal with it.

[64GunPilot]

Even if you eliminate the optical sensor, the cap and rotor still sucks. I had a rotor explode at the track once, another time the rotor fell off, both requiring the water pump and crank pulley to come off to get to the opti to deal with it.

All good points. A fresh 5.3 LS swap is a $5000+ price tag half being the T56. Fresh LT1 is maybe $1500 and I have spare T5 and it all bolts up to existing mounts.

Im just window shopping ideas. I may go ahead and go with the LS Im building. Still needs a list of items to buy and sort out. I haven’t decided. Thanks for the advice and opinions.

[Supercharged111]

Even if you eliminate the optical sensor, the cap and rotor still sucks. I had a rotor explode at the track once, another time the rotor fell off, both requiring the water pump and crank pulley to come off to get to the opti to deal with it.

I don't think that's a good example to write an engine off. I've never seen that happen myself or to anyone. The LS swap has a lot of hidden costs that really add up. Call it $600+ to convert an LT trans if you do it yourself, need clutch and master/slave. If starting with a truck motor need an intake, oil pan, all accessories, computer, wiring, and you'll make the same 260/310. All that to say I'm slowly gathering the stuff to do it myself.