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Now’s the time to install our Headers. We have a set of silver powdercoated wet LS headers from Lightning. Because we decided on a (much maligned) carbureted application, these headers won’t need to have an O2 sensor provision that an EFI application would have. Follow along as we install the headers on the engine and… Read more: LS MARINE ENGINE CONVERSION: GM LS 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2 Installing the Headers

This week we install the 650 CFM Quick Fuel Carburetor on our LS motor. We had many questions on why we chose to use a carburetor rather than EFI. We did so for a couple reasons. 1), its more cost effective and 2) we don’t have to run an O2 sensor. We’re using a 1″… Read more: LS MARINE ENGINE CONVERSION: GM LS 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2 Installing the Carburetor

We’ve installed the LS Engine Mount Rail Kit in our stringers and mounted the engine. Now we’re going to go over the alignment of the engine and the pump in relation to the rails.

This week on our LS Marine Engine conversion were adding the front motor mounts and the LS thermostat crossover system. With these parts installed we’re nearly ready to install the engine in the stringers.

Making the engine run requires connecting up the control box and the wire harnesses. In this video we go through the basics of what connections need to be made to get the electrics hooked up.