Check out this Donovan 400 Converted to LT1 Block

**firebird_1995** · 12-31-2013, 09:03 PM

Man do you think it will take away from the feat of going 200mph in a non-factory block?

**MeanTA** · 12-31-2013, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by firebird_1995

Man do you think it will take away from the feat of going 200mph in a non-factory block?

The way I see it. The top LS powered car among many more of them are doing so with aftermarket blocks.

The block will still be using the LT1 architecture. Down to the LT1 water pump. And fully capable of using a opti if chosen to. Only real change is using a aluminum to gain more power and reduce weight. Something many of us would do if blocks was available to us.

I fully believe 200 is possible with factory block. But if I can go aftermarket and go faster then what a 20 year old block can do. Im going for it.

**firebird_1995** · 12-31-2013, 11:31 PM

I hear ya. Plus the extra cubic inches will help too

**MeanTA** · 12-31-2013, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by firebird_1995

I hear ya. Plus the extra cubic inches will help too

Ya the extra size will open up head options among other things. Just waiting on @NoScrewz then I can get payment worked made. Then get it in my hands to start building.

**firebird_1995** · 01-01-2014, 12:07 AM

You might be better to contact him through YB. I think he mentioned in one of these threads about not getting on here much. This thing is gonna be insane!

**MeanTA** · 01-01-2014, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by firebird_1995

You might be better to contact him through YB. I think he mentioned in one of these threads about not getting on here much. This thing is gonna be insane!

Ya I messaged him on YB also.

The plan is to get more of the modern platform owners to take notice of our platform. And not brush us off so easy.

I thank I can do it with this block

**Featherburner** · 01-01-2014, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by MeanTA

Ya I messaged him on YB also.

The plan is to get more of the modern platform owners to take notice of our platform. And not brush us off so easy.

I thank I can do it with this block

See If you can make these guys take notice...or just make this your new goal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPbj19mJ02Q#t=30

**ZOHAN** · 01-01-2014, 12:46 PM

Wow...

Making you silky smooth...

**MeanTA** · 01-01-2014, 01:14 PM

LOL. Im not to worried about the euro trash. There stuck up no matter what.

Im going after the LS and mod guys. Since they both look down on the LT1.

Just got to make contact and buy this block. Then go from there. I already have bought parts since I was basing the build on a factory block. So I will need to change some parts. But its a worthwhile hiccup in the build.

I got the time, resources, and support from the wife. So no matter what I will hold this record. And become the one to beat

**Bersaglieri** · 01-07-2014, 08:41 PM

Just saw this thread, I was hoping someone on here would pick it up.

MeanTA: If you pass on this let me know, I'll buy the damn thing and get stoopid with it.