interesting route to get a low cost ls engine

[Grumpy]

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-to-score-a-500hp-ls-engine-for-free-1131506504

I can see how this is quite, possible, because I've done similar things at times.
with donor cars & trucks and MOTOR HOMES, and big block engines, and drive trains.
but it would sure take some time,and knowledge of cars and some mechanical skills.
and very careful control on money going into and out on the project,
and un-doubt-ably they are not telling you about,
packing & shipping costs and dealing with large numbers low ballers and clueless total jerks, and possibly thieves, looking to rip you off.
FIND A LOCAL DONOR TRUCK THAT RUNS , OR HAS OBVIOUS ISSUES NOT RELATED TO THE ENGINE ( RUST ON BODY)OR HAS A BAD TRANSMISSION

your local pick & pull OR you pull it salvage yard,
yeah Alaska is limited IN THIS REGUARD

probably has a 460 ford for under $700
just look for a donor truck/car that was obviously in decent physical condition
(IF THE OWNER KEPT THE TRUCK IN DECENT CONDITION,
HE MOST LIKELY DID MAINTINANCE REGULARLY
PRIOR TO HAVING BEEN IN A MAJOR T-BONE OR REAR END IMPACT
Accident (LESS LIKELY THE ENGINES BEEN DAMAGED)
(THUS YOU KNOW IT WAS RUNNING BEFORE IT WAS SCRAPPED)
ALSO CHECK THE TAIL PIPES FOR SIGNS IT WAS BURNING OIL, OR RUST INTERNALLY
(BLOWN HEAD GASKET)
AND CHECK THE DIP STICK FOR SIGNS OF RUST
TRY TO GET A PACKAGE DEAL WITH ALL ACCESSORYS INCLUDED
(EASY FOR THEM TO PULL THE FRONT CAP TO REMOVE THE ENGINE WITH A TOW TRUCK WRECKER)
THEY MAKE A FEW EXTRA BUCKS BUT YOUR LIKELY TO SAVE A GREAT DEAL OF WORK AND YOU GAIN A GREAT ACCESS TO MANY SMALL PARTS/BRACKETS

MY LOCAL SUPER MARKET HAS A BULLETIN BOARD
IVE PUT UP PICTURES OF A TRUCK I WAS LOOKING FOR WITH TEAR OFF MY PHOME NUMBERS SAYING i WANT TO BY A DAMAGED TRUCK (LISTING INFO LIKE MUST HAVE A 460 FORD ENGINE BODY CONDITION NOT IMPORTANT)

YOU MAY GET LUCKY I KNOW I HAVE HAD THIS WORK WHEN I LOOKED FOR bbc ENGINE IN THE PAST
I HAD A GUY SELL ME A RUNNING MOTOR HOME WITH A BIG BLOCK 454 FOR $350 THAT HAD A KITCHED FIRE
AND i BOUGHT A TRUCK THAT HAD BEEN ROLLED FOR $700

 

[Indycars]

That would never work at my house, with my neighbors so close.

 

[Strictly Attitude]

Labor on that build is high no thanks Nothing free about that you really have to work your ass off for it would be nice to figure that out in man hours, gas and all expenses. Definitely just a car article this is the cheapest way to get an ls with a transmission to hold power though. Allot of guys have gone that route but my time is worth more money then could be recovered. Easier to make money other ways to fund.

 

[Grumpy]

That would never work at my house, with my neighbors so close.

true but that was one of the motivations ,
I had to plan and save for 35 years, and have and have had for decades
,too build a decent size shop,
and move to the rural areas when I retired.
where I can work on cars without some mrs kravits type,

going off the deep end about what I'm doing in my back yard.

defining your goals and having a plan and following it,
even when its not convenient, too do so,
and it prevents you from spending cash vs saving, tends to get results,
and yes theres always an endless list of reasons to not follow the plan.