Carb LSX Video uploaded
Posted by Steve on 29th Apr 2024
We've just added part 1 of a video series on our Youtube channel, exploring the features of the MSD 6014 ignition controllers used for running a carbureted induction system on an LS engine. We cover ever feature, some gotchas and if you're considering purchasing one of these boxes or going with a carburetor on your project this video has LOADs of handy tips and FYI info.Check it out here:MSD 6014 All Functions explained!We use these boxes on some of our cars, and have found them to be feature ri
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This time we're adding power....steering
Posted by Steve on 27th Feb 2024
We had an interesting time working on this 1930s Chevy sedan. Bud wanted power steering on his LS-swapped long-time project. We didn't build the car, but he wanted to bring it to Scram to take care of this part of it. Older cars such as this 30s model are kind of a different beast than later cars. The biggest difference being that the engine comparments are extremely cramped by comparison. A solution that would work in a modern car is completely impractical in these cars. After some careful
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We got the Goat!
Posted by Steve on 13th Feb 2024
This sweet GTO came in for a 5 speed manual transmission swap. It had a tired 326 that had replaced the original big block at some point. The owner wanted to keep it Pontiac. When we and the 326 was on its very last legs. He sourced a 6.6 Pontiac to replace it with. Surprisingly, even though Pontiacs use the "same" block for big and small blocks there were changes between the 60s and 70s that necessitated some changes to replace the vintage 326 with the 70s era 6.6. The swap required engin
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