Anybody missing an LS6 Engine??? TO316CRV

[jbsides]

Marty,

Nice car. I'm curious about a couple things. Do you recall ever seeing black stripes on the car? Did your dad ever say anything about a repaint? I can't tell by the engine compartment shot, is there a drive belt around the A.I.R. pump? It looks like the original diverter with no hoses attached to it. Just curious, really nice ride.

JB

[martyb]

JB,

The car did not come with stripes. I put headers on the car about 15 years ago, but I thankfully kept the original exhaust manifolds and smog set up. They are tucked away nicely in my basement.

Thank you for the compliments.

I just saw the motor, and I would LOVE to have it, however, I just dumped money into my Viper, and I have 3 kids that will all be off to college in the upcoming years. I hate priorities sometimes!!! Someday I hope to have the original block sitting in the car though.

[69 Post Sedan]

Very cool car and story.

Vipers are cool but LS6's rock.

Dump the Viper to pay for the original engine.

[njsteve]

I agree. (and I own a Viper!)

[Ls6 Ragtop]

Great looking car. If it were me, I'd find a way to re-unite the original motor to the car. Hopefully you can work out some sort of deal with the engine owner. Good luck.
Chris

[SuperNovaSS]

Maybe he would be interested in a partial trade for the engine that is currently in the car? I imagine it is a CE block. That would be better for his 69 Camaro anyway. He would even be able to drive the car to see how it ran.


Jason

[martyb]

Thanks everyone, Jason, I thought about seeing if he would want to trade shortblocks(with me throwing in some cash of course). I will have to wait and see.

[Shankin]

Love the story about the car being your dads. Sell the viper and get that engine. I know the car will never be for sale but it would increase the value of the chevelle by a large margin.

[Bill Pritchard]

Hi Marty,

Glad to see you found this website

I'm sure you're very fond of your Viper - but this is a one in a million opportunity presenting itself here There are many, many people who would give their left you-know-what to be in the situation you're in right now...unless the engine owner is looking for stupid money, I'd make it happen Time is NOT your friend right now....these opportunities have a way of disappearing if the right course of action is not pursued in a timely manner.

[martyb]

Bill,

I was registered here, but hadn't visited in quite some time! I sent you a pm also.

Thanks Bill!