Restomod Frequently Asked Questions:

Ultimately, a restomod is worth what a buyer will pay for it however, a typical restomod is worth $50,000-$150,000. The value is a combination of the quality and type of restoration as well as the number of and complexity of the modifications. According to Craig Jackson, at Barrett Jackson, professionally built restomods are worth around $500,000 and prices can surpass $1,000,000.

A restomod should cost $50,000-$150,000. Professional built, numbers matching, and rare restomod costs can stretch beyond the typical $50,000-$150,000 cost range.

A restomod is a vehicle that has been restored and modified. The “resto” comes from restored and the “mod” comes from modified. Restomods are a wonderful way to modernize a classic car.

Pro touring refers to a kind of classic muscle car that has been fundamentally enhanced to either meet –– or quite often surpass –– the performance standards of a modern performance vehicle. Restomod is an approach that involves restoring a classic car so that most –– or all –– of its esthetics match the original version, but significant high-performance upgrades have been made to the engine, transmission, and other systems and parts.

The Ford rear end is so popular because the pinion rides so low on the ring gear, there is more tooth contact between the ring and pinion. The nose bearing on the pinion also helps make it a really strong gear assembly. … No other axle has more gear ratios available for it than the Ford 9–inch.

What’s special about a Ford 9-inch rear end is that many people swap Ford 9-inch rear ends into their restomods hot rods, muscle cars, and drag cars because they’re readily available, are somewhat strong from the factory, and can be strengthened easily. The center section of the 9-inch rear end is removable allowing you to swap gears or differentials on a bench.

A 9-inch can handle 400+ horses in a car. But there is a lot less weight on the axle. So you can feed more horsepower to an axle in a car, and still have it hold up.

Ford had other differentials that were unbolted from the front, however, the term 9-inch refers to the outside diameter of the ring gear and Ford’s other third-member offerings have a pinion gear that was somewhat smaller. The 9-inch ring and pinion are front-loaded into the rear-end housing.

Pro–Touring is a style of a classic muscle car with enhanced suspension components, brake system, drivetrain, and aesthetics, including many of the amenities of a new performance car. Pro–Touring cars are built with an emphasis on function and are intended to be driven.

In contrast to the massive rakes seen on many pro street builds, pro-touring cars are lower and have a more athletic stance. … Both cars help blur the line between road car and race car, though usually side on the streetcar end of the spectrum.

Regardless of the location, pro–touring cars are destined to be driven. Grand Touring-The The term derives from the Italian phrase Gran Turismo, a tribute to the tradition of the grand tour, used to represent automobiles regarded as grand tourers, able to make long-distance, high-speed journeys in both comfort and style.

A grand tourer (GT) is a type of sports car that is designed for high-speed and long-distance driving, due to a combination of performance and luxury attributes. The most common format is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement.

GM crates even Edelbrocks are listed for pre 75 cars period as a replacement. There is no “street legal” wording, only smog legal which most 75 and older (at least in Ca) are exempt from.

Yes! You can absolutely put a modern engine in a classic vehicle. Almost anything is possible if you have enough time, expertise, and money. After all, companies routinely cut Cadillacs and Lincoln’s in half and turn them into limos.

Best Overall: Chevrolet Performance 6.2L LS3 Engine Crate GM
This aggressive LS3 6.2L engine comes with an impressive 525 horsepower. That amount of power also gives you up to 6,200 rpm with 486 pounds of torque at 5,200 rpm.

SALE PRICE: $7,861. The LS3 crate engine comes complete, from the Chevy SS-specific oil pan to the ignition system. It also includes the EFI intake manifold assembly with injectors and throttle body, exhaust manifolds, water pump, balancer, 58X reluctor wheel, and 14-inch automatic-transmission flexplate.

Whether for stock or high-performance applications, new crate engines are more reliable and will give you the comfort of knowing that there are no used or refurbished parts in your engine.

In some cases, engine replacement is a viable alternative to acquiring a new vehicle. It can be done for a fraction of the cost, plus you avoid taxes, license fees, and insurance expenses that are incurred in vehicle replacement. Replacing an engine can save money and extend vehicle life.

On a typical engine, the shop time quoted will be 10 to 12 hours. On an easy engine with a skilled mechanic, you may get quoted as little as 8 hours, while bigger jobs may require as many as 15 hours.

It is entirely possible to put a new engine in a classic car to replace the old one. You will need to make sure it is compatible with the transmission and other components of the car for it to work, but many people have done it to give their classic car more power.

The LS2 is one of the most adaptable engines, as LS1, LS6, LS3, and L92 cylinder heads work well on it. Introduced on the 2008 Corvette, the LS3 brought LS base performance to an unprecedented level: 430 horsepower from 6.2L (376 cu in) – making it the most powerful base Corvette engine in history.

As mentioned, the LS3 is a very powerful engine, especially for a naturally aspirated engine at the time of its introduction. From the initial offering in the Corvette, this engine could be purchased in a package capable of outputting 430 horsepower at 5900 RPM and 424 lb-ft at 4600 RPM.

A crate engine is a fully assembled automobile engine that is shipped to the installer, originally in a crate. Crate engines are manufactured by many different companies, but they all share the same characteristics of being complete engines ready to install once removed from the crate.

Engine replacement is among the most expensive repairs in a vehicle, even when you rebuild it yourself. Many people would prefer to sell their car for parts and buy a new one or possibly donate it as a tax write-off. Rebuilding an engine can take a lot of work in addition to a lot of money.

So the answer to, “does a new engine reset the odometer,” is no, it does not reset the odometer. In case, you opt for manually resetting the odometer; you would have to face legal charges. This is because the engine change status needs to be documented and the mileage change should be calculated and presented.

Timing belts/chains, water pumps, thermostats, spark plugs, fluids, and seals are routine maintenance items and should be replaced at the time of installation and at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service intervals. Replace any water hoses or vacuum lines that need replacing.

If the crankshaft is scored, the cylinder head can’t be rebuilt, the pistons need to be replaced, or the engine block is badly damaged, the engine rebuild cost could be thousands of dollars higher yet. Sometimes, an engine rebuild just isn’t worth it, as if your engine is seized.

An engine swap is a process of removing a car’s original engine and replacing it with another. Sometimes older engines may have a shortage of spare parts and so a modern replacement may be more easily and cheaply maintained.

What does LS stand for on Chevy engines?
Luxury Sport. LS was Luxury Sport and LT was Luxury Touring. LS used to be the high-end (save SS) model back in the ’80s with the CL (Custom Luxury) package.

The LS2 was essentially an aluminum version of the 6.0L truck block with flat-top pistons, LS6 heads, and an LS1 cam. It is a great motor for swaps and stroker kits, due to its exceptionally long cylinder sleeves and the power potential of the larger bore.

LS3. The most obvious difference between the two is the displacement. The LS2 has 6.0L of displacement and is technically the first Gen IV Chevrolet engine. The LS3, on the other hand, has 6.2L of displacement and is also the Gen IV Chevrolet engine.

LS2. One of the main differences between the LS1 and the LS2 is in the intake manifold. The LS2 intake is slightly better than the LS1 intake. … The LS1 intake is designed for a 5.7L and flows enough air to keep a 350+ horsepower 5.7L happy. The later model LS1 came with an LS2 intake, which improved horsepower.

No. But you can find an Edelbrock Supercharged GM LS3 416ci/ 720HP/ 695TQ. Now available from Edelbrock, is a complete 416ci supercharged, LS engine, that produces an astounding 720 horsepower and 695 ft-lbs. … The 4.0” stroke, and 4.065” bore push this LS3 out to a whopping 416ci, for incredible low-end torque.

No. Assuming a properly tuned system, proper oil change, engine maintenance, and similar driving, supercharging generally will not shorten the life of an engine, just as is the case with OEM turbocharging (with proper cooldown for turbochargers.

No. The LS1 has a displacement of 5.7L, whilst the LS2 has a displacement of 6.0L.

Even in emissions-legal trim, a blown LS1 will pump out over 500 wheel horsepower, with 800 wheel hp available for a serious stroker effort. With turbo motors, the sky is the limit, as 1,000 hp is a common occurrence, with the ability to adjust the power output by turning a simple boost knob.

Although an incredible replacement LS series block for the weekend warrior, The BMP LS block is simply the strongest on the market! It is cast from A357-T6 aluminum, far stronger than the commonly used 356 aluminum. The BMP block has important improvements that even factory race blocks don’t have.

LS2. The LS2 was essentially an aluminum version of the 6.0L truck block with flat-top pistons, LS6 heads, and an LS1 cam. It is a great motor for swaps and stroker kits, due to its exceptionally long cylinder sleeves and the power potential of the larger bore.

Yes. The GM 5.3L engine (326.1 ci, 3.78-inch bore 3.62-inch stroke) is by far the most-produced displacement in GM’s Gen III, IV, and V family tree. There are millions of these lying around in the salvage yard—and like all “LS“-based engines, they can produce big power even in well-used, 100,000-mile trim.

You identify the LS engine by looking at the 8th digit of the VIN. If you don’t have the VIN, you can still identify the engine by visual inspection if you know what to look for.

No. Although Vortec engines are “LS” based they are NOT LS engines. You can gain an inch or two by removing the plastic engine cover and cutting some of the plastic tabs on top of the Vortec intake manifold. This may be all you need for clearance and a Vortec will fit in your car.

Yes, They are balanced specifically for their application. The 5.3L, 5.7L, and 6.0L cranks with the 1255216 casting number are all virtually the same other than the reluctor wheel and how they are balanced for their application.

You identify the LS engine by looking at the 8th digit of the VIN. The fourth through the eighth digits combined, are called the “Attributes” of the VIN. They include things like safety, engine size, body style, and the series that the vehicle is.

Because all LS crankshafts have the same main and rod journal diameters, they fit into any LS block. This allows bolting a 4.000-inch LS7 crank into a 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L, or 6.2L block for a nice bump in displacement. … They’re offered in a variety of stroke lengths ranging from 3.622 to 4.600 inches.

An “LS swap” is an engine switch and installation. The “LS” can mean any engine made by GM from a factory truck 4.8 to GM’s popular LS3 or LS7. … Choosing an engine all comes down to what your particular goals are in making an LS swap and how much you want to spend.

Yes. Look for the VIN at the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side. … You can check engine size by VIN number. Find it in the lower corner of your windshield on the driver’s side. Your VIN number is your vehicle identification number and you can find your engine size by VIN number.

A stroker engine is basically just an engine that has had the stroke increased to more than was originally from the factory. A stroker kit is a collection of components that make building a stroker engine possible. … By increasing the stroke of the engine (and also the bore, too) you can increase the size of the engine.

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The 10th character in the 17-character VIN represents the vehicle model year. This standard applies to vehicles built in or after 1981. Before 1981, the VIN format was not standardized and varied by manufacturer.

Can I look up parts by Vin?
Yes. You can search car and truck parts using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is a 17-digit number that encodes the vehicle’s manufacturer, features, and serial number. Many drivers find that this is the easiest way to shop for affordable car parts.

A traditional 4.21/ 6.625/3.0 stroker kit ups the CID to 455 and raises the SCR to around 8.8-9.1:1- with the addition of a high-lift aftermarket cam, upgraded ignition, headers, and a larger exhaust, an output of over 375-425 hp is not only possible but very attainable, even w/ stock heads.

The most useful part of a stroker engine is the additional displacement that is gained, and the benefits that come with it. This, in turn, then provides more torque due to the engine’s new-found ability to ingest and burn more fuel than it was capable of with its OEM factory specifications.

It’s a 347 Crate Engine. The 500 HP 347 Ford Small Block Stroker is the highest horsepower offered in the Hot Rod Series crate engine series.

The LS4 is a 5,328 cc (5.328 L; 325.1 cu in) version of the Generation IV block. Though it has the same displacement as the Vortec 5300 LH6, it differs in that it has an aluminum block rather than an iron one and it uses the same cylinder head as the Generation III LS6 engine.

The United States. The first three digits are called the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Toyota VINs starting with “1”, “4”, or “5” represent vehicles assembled in the United States, VINs beginning with “2” indicate vehicles assembled in Canada, and vehicles with VINs beginning with “3” were assembled in Mexico.

Yes. The 347 strokers will last a long happy life as long as the machine work is good and you take your time assembling it right. Just be sure the block, all parts, and the area you’re working in are very clean, and double and triple-check your bearing clearances.

GM’s 350 small block (5.7L) is perhaps the most reliable V8 ever made. And it had the longest production run of any V8 engine.

An LS4 engine weighs 478 lb

If you have purchased a car in which the VIN and title don’t match, it could be a simple clerical error, or it could mean the car was stolen. This mismatch can lead to problems for the owner, especially if the owner decides to sell the car.

A 4 bolt 350 010 block can handle 1200 hp all day.

Performance cams increase the duration and timing of the valve openings during the engine stroke, increasing horsepower and making your car accelerate more quickly. You’ll idle slightly rougher with a performance cam, but get a throaty rumble that’s desirable for some gearheads, depending on your vehicle.

Yes. Exhaust headers work by making it easier for the exhaust to flow out of an engine’s cylinders. But long-tube headers do the best job of building torque and horsepower from mid-range to top-end RPMs.

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Yes. Every car has a VIN which consists of 17 alphanumeric characters. Any VIN that does not have 17 characters cannot be correct, regardless of the state or market where you are carrying out the check.

No. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are unique identification sequences on every car manufactured in the United States and many other countries. It is affixed to every car, truck, or trailer made in the United States after 1981. No two cars built within 30 years of each other can have the same VIN.

The Chevy 350 cubic inch engine has a 4-inch bore whereas a 400 cubic inch engine has a 4.125-inch bore. … The 350 rods are 5.7 inches whereas the 400 has 5.565-inch rods. This is how an engine is stroked—by lengthening the crankshaft stroke and shortening the rod by the same amount.

Other cams can add as much as 50 HP or more, but the more power you get from a cam, the higher up the powerband the power usually starts. If you have a 224/224 cam (instead of my 205/212), you may have to wait until 2500 or 3000 RPM to get power, but it will be more.

Yes. cam controls the valve action and timing. better cylinder filling = more compression, bigger BOOM sound.

Turbochargers Increase HP. Hanging a turbo on a small engine allows a little engine to breathe big. With only 6 to 8 pounds of boost pressure, a turbo can increase power output 15 to 25 percent or more over a naturally aspirated engine. Turbos are back.

While it’s generally accepted that installing a downpipe will add “just” 10 to 20 horsepower, that gain is noticeable anytime a turbo is involved. It adds up to a big increase in performance.

Definitely. Long tube headers constitute a major change for the exhaust aspiration of your vehicle’s engine. To compensate for the added airflow, and the relocation of the oxygen sensors, a new or updated tune is required.

When upgrading your air intake, truck owners can expect an increase of between 5 and 15 horsepower, though this number can be higher or lower depending on your make, model, engine size, and type of intake.

There is such a thing as a 350 big block, but it is NOT a Chevy. Pontiac, Olds, and Buick each made a 350, and all three are considered big blocks (same blocks as their respective 400 and 455 engines).

The Vortec combustion chamber is a kidney-shaped design that promotes better combustion and will have the spark plug located near the center of the chamber. The regular 350 head utilizes a 90-degree intake bolt angle while the Vortec makes do with a 72-degree bolt angle.

If you re-program your truck with a more aggressive tune, you can often pick up considerable horsepower. Depending on the type of truck you have (gas or diesel) and engine size (small V6 or massive diesel), engine tuners can increase power from 10hp all the way up to 50hp.

It Depends. A bigger cam than stock, to a certain degree, will make more horsepower. a cam that is too big for the flow numbers of stock heads, will make the engine want to operate in an RPM range that the stock heads will choke out the benefits of it meaning no there wouldn’t be a hp benefit.

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The lope you hear at idle from a “cammed” engine is doing to valve overlap which is unavoidable with an aggressive cam, basically, at low rpm, both valves are open at the same time which causes incomplete combustion and gives off that lovely smell we all love from the exhaust pipes.

air pressure is 14.7 psi. 5 lb boost makes that 19.7, a 34% increase. The best-case scenario is that you would gain 34% horsepower.

650 horsepower to the wheels thanks to the twin turbos on that 3.7 liters V6

General Specifications. A dyno tune that is attached to an engine directly is called an engine dyno. It can help you adjust your car to increase torque and horsepower without losing fuel efficiency and drivability. … You can see a 40 or more increase in horsepower just by taking the time to get a good dyno tune.

yes, a downpipe will make your exhaust louder, not as much as a cat-back, but it will get louder.

Yes. however, in most states, if your factory cat has failed you can have it replaced with an EPA-approved properly sized replacement. The cat would have an EPA certificate.

For shorty headers, the port pipes actually merge into a single exhaust pipe at a much shorter distance. For long tube headers, the exhaust pipes are much longer and merge farther out. Long tube headers build a ton of power in the mid to high RPM range. They are the best option for high-rev vehicles and track terrors.

You can do these five things to boost engine power and make your vehicle run faster than ever: use a cold air intake (CAI) It’s the cheapest and the easiest way to increase the torque and horsepower. Reduce the weight, install a performance chipset, attach a cat-back exhaust system, and invest in a forced induction system.

They are very easy to install and contain other parts to increase vehicle performance. This is an inexpensive way to increase power and torque. With a throttle body spacer, it is possible to increase the torque by 25 ft-lbs and add up to 18 more horsepower.

Depending upon your vehicle and the system you choose, an after-market exhaust can add as much as 50 horsepower or as little as 2 or 3 horsepower. Here’s how you can figure out what to expect. Horsepower is calculated by multiplying torque by RPM.

Yes, however, a little more research shows that the 6.0L had both, small block and big block configurations to it. It was a big block from the ’60s until the mid-’90s and was used in trucks and school buses. The current 6.0L is true, a small block.

The Chevy big-block lives on in the aftermarket crate engines, derived from the Mark IV, that are available from GM Performance Parts. The largest displacement is 572 cubic inches.

Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of small block engines for General Motors trucks. The name first appeared in a 1984 advertisement for the 1985 model year 4.3 L V6 that used “vortex technology” to create a vortex inside the combustion chamber, creating a better air/fuel atomization.

yes, headers will make your exhaust louder.

When upgrading your air intake, truck owners can expect an increase of between 5 and 15 horsepower, though this number can be higher or lower depending on your make, model, engine size, and type of intake.

No. Headers will not hurt your engine. If anything you actually improve its longevity because you removed the restrictions. It’s as if you were running with 5 lb ankle weights as Oem exhaust manifold.

The normally aspirated 5.3L eventually produced 503 hp at 6,600 rpm and 441 lb-ft of torque at 5,700 rpm. The new heads, cam, and intake shifted the power curve higher in the rev range, as stock 5.3L will produce peak power at just 5,400 rpm.

After installation of the COMP 273H-13 cam, the power output of our 5.7L Hemijumped up from 385 hp and 421 lb-ft of torque to 449 hp at 6,100 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm.

Stage 1 cam sets are selected to provide increased torque output in the RPM range below the engine’s torque peak. These cams will generally produce more part-throttle torque, better low RPM throttle response, and increased peak torque. In some cases, high RPM torque and peak horsepower may also be improved.

The APR Plus ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power, and it includes our limited powertrain warranty. This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 433 HP with 364 FT-LBS of torque.

Tuning is not hard – learning to tune is the difficult part. Even then it’s not that bad. It is hard, and there is a steep learning curve.

The timing and costs of the procedures will vary between different models and years, but every Truck, SUV, and car needs to be tuned up to maintain safe and effective operation. A standard tune-up can cost $50 to $200, while more complex tasks can range from $500 to $900.

“Cammed” means that they put in a different camshaft. The sound changes because the cam is the heart of the engine. It dictates how much air is taken in and put out and for how long, to put it bluntly.

A cam engine is a reciprocating engine where, instead of the conventional crankshaft, the pistons deliver their force to a cam that is then caused to rotate. The output work of the engine is driven by this cam. Cam engines have been a success. … Internal combustion engines, though, remain almost unknown.

Yes. 15 psi would double the potential hp of the motor, as atmospheric air pressure is ~15psi, so adding an additional 15psi of boost is actually 30psi of Absolute pressure, twice the air.

Every 15psi of boost will double your hp*. So basically if you started with 250 hp and added 7.5 psi of boost you should have roughly 375 hp. If you add 15 psi of boost you’d be at 500 hp.

A turbo kicks in at 150,000 rotations per minute. The turbine in the turbocharger spins at speeds of up to 150,000 rotations per minute (rpm) — that’s about 30 times faster than most car engines can go. And, since it is hooked up to the exhaust, the temperatures in the turbine are also very high.

Yes. Each turbo only needs the exhaust from 4 cylinders to spool it, so they are able to spool much faster than a single kit. Smaller turbos in a twin-turbo kit can also make every similar power as a larger single turbo.

A turbo is more efficient than a supercharger since your engine does not need to work harder to power the turbo. Because a turbo is not connected directly to the engine, it can spin much faster than a supercharger.

Performance chips, sometimes called Superchips, are aftermarket chips that adjust these parameters, often increasing engine power and torque. As a result, some performance chip makers claim their chips will increase gasoline engine power by up to 35 horsepower and beyond, and even more in a turbocharged or diesel engine.

Locate your muffler under the back of your car. Drill 10 to 15 holes evenly around the base of the muffler. Unbolt the brackets that hold your muffler in place. Unscrew the bolts that connect your muffler to the exhaust pipe from your engine. Unbolt the brackets that hold your muffler in place.

On a turbocharged vehicle, a downpipe is a part of the exhaust system that connects the turbo exit to the catalytic converter. While it’s generally accepted that installing a downpipe will add “just” 10 to 20 horsepower, that gain is noticeable anytime the turbo is engaged. It adds up to a big increase in performance.

Maybe. It depends on the type of cat you have in your downpipe. Catless is definitely louder, A high-flow cat like a maddad is also slightly louder. Another large effect is the taper at the catback to the downpipe. Going from 2.5 to 3.0 inches will have an effect on the sound.

Catless DP will reduce the backpressure, therefore, better flow. This results in higher power output and less turbo-lag with given engine specifications. Usually, a good option if you are going for further tuning. Sounds louder and deeper than catted DP.

If you’re looking to increase the performance of a vehicle that’s primarily your daily driver or commuter, short headers are a good idea. Also of interest is that unequal length headers offer a deeper rumbling sound and a little more low-end torque, but equal length headers offer greater performance gains consistently.

Converting an LS engine to a carburetor is actually pretty easy. Unbolt the factory intake, bolt on an intake like this Edelbrock Performer RPM and a Holley 3310 vacuum secondary carburetor and you‘re halfway there. This will also require ignition control. Carburetors are the epitome of cheap and easy.

The Hellcat supercharger does NOT bolt onto the 5.7L or 6.4L heads, there is a different port design and bolt pattern and it doesn’t bolt up. If you get a blank set of heads (think Thitek) you can get them machined to accept the 6.2L supercharger head unit

A poorly tuned electronic control unit can result in decreased performance, and driveability, and may even cause engine damage. An alternative to modifying the onboard chip is adding an external device, often known as a tuning box.

Taking your car to a dyno tuning garage is the best way to not only improve performance, but also boost horsepower, and make the engine run more efficiently. However, initial costs can start at $400 to $700.

SOHC stands for Single Overhead Camshaft. That means that there is only one camshaft per header. Inline engines will contain one camshaft. V-type and/or flat will contain 2 camshafts. For a SOHC engine, there are usually 2 valves per cylinder but there can be more with the addition of cams for each valve.

The typical boost provided by a turbocharger is 6 to 8 pounds per square inch (psi)

The price of a turbocharger typically starts from $400 and goes up depending on the make and model of your car.

Yes. Each turbo only needs the exhaust from 4 cylinders to spool it, so they are able to spool much faster than a single kit. As a result, smaller turbos in a twin-turbo kit can also make very similar power as a larger single turbo.

Since the cost of installation and availability also varies from car to car, a supercharger can be more expensive to run than a turbo on some cars and vice versa.

Car engines include 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L displacements – including some configured for front-wheel-drive.