Quote: StreetWize: What I'm wondering ( as controversial as it sounds) is why can't we adopt the LS architecture? There are already old school SBC's and even Fords that have built LS frankensteins already. Make a sbm casting that incorporates the LS ports and make a new Cam, intake and headers?
Adapting the LS head to a SBM would be awesome. However, that is a lot of effort just to preserve the motormount location, distributor, oil pan and bellhousing pattern IMHO. If adopting the LS head platform is the idea, you would be better served to just go all the way and install the LS shortblock as well. The factory iron 6.0 blocks can handle over 1000+hp without hesitation. Stronger inherent design.
