This is another opinion question that i probally should post on the general question post.but i feel that this is the only way i can get a good answere from people that really know what their talking about.But anyway what i wanted to know is which would you guy's prefer would be the easiest setup as far as installing in a early g.m automobile i kind of like the lq4 because of the cubic inches you can get out of this motor if you ever decide to go into this motor.I feel with the other motors you're kind of limited.but as far as the easiest i feel the lt1 would be the simplest out of all or maybe the t.p.i but really i like all of these motors cause im a chevy lover but still i would like to go with the easiest setup also n'not all of the headace. by the way i see a lot of great offers on ((EBAY)) for lt1 motors/ computer /transmission/ motor and all other components you need to install and power this motor and all for an reasonable price if you bid right thank you for your response!!!!!!!!!  

Somehow I missed this.

I think a lot depends on "what's in your wallet".

Certainly an LS-1 or 4 would be real nice. These are truly modern engines bringing more power, lower weight, and lower emissions than previous designs. But they are costly but the situation for mounts and headers which make installtion simpler has come a long ways in recent months. The sequential injection is real nice but is a challange to install in older vehicles even with a Painless wire harness.

The LT-1 and it's somewhat more powerful cousin the LT-4 is a nice package, but the opti-spark can be a pain. That aside, it's a lot like the LS series engines in system complication but it takes the usual Chevy mounts and headers. The systems are about as difficult as the LS. The engine obviously can be grown using with standard Gen I cranks and pistons. Compared to the LS its heavier and a bit less powerful and efficient. But cost is attractive as it's not a real popular engine.
If you're a half way good mechanic, it's possible to convert this thing back to a conventional distributor by using a GMPP carbureted intake and having (or doing it yourself)machining the ports to take weld/epoxy in injector bosses. The throttle body doesn't care how it's mounted so with an adapter plate it and its sensors can be mounted where the carb would go. A TPI/TBI HEI will replace the Opti-Spark and you're good to go.

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