<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>The '59 had the 2.6 liter motor and it lost compression last fall. As I started to overhaul the motor, I was torn between keeping it all original or swap in a lighter and more reliable power plant. My mechanic bought my Healey engine, tranny and radiator for $5000. I bought this V8 and 4 speed for $2900. The LS V8 from chevrolet (Holden in Australia) is a very light and bullet proof motor. Great fuel economy and 330-340 hp. I will keep the fuel injection. My family will drive this occasionally and I wanted it to be easy to start and not worry about it flooding. </div><div>Although part of me wanted to keep it stock, I read a few articles that Donald Healey's dream was to originally install a small block V8 in his baby. This was my dream also. Will keep you updated. <br><br>Sent from my iPhone<div>Chris Scholz OD</div></div><div><br>On Mar 1, 2015, at 11:01 PM, Patrick & Caroline Quinn <<a href="mailto:p_cquinn@tpg.com.au">p_cquinn@tpg.com.au</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">G’day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">For the uneducated who live outside North America I have two obvious questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">1. What is an LS Motor? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">2. Why would you want to fit one to an Austin-Healey?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Hoo Roo<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Patrick Quinn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Blue Mountains, Australia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Healeys [<a href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net">mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michael Salter<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, 2 March 2015 3:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> Chris Scholz<br><b>Cc:</b> Healey List<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Dry fitting the LS motor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Hi Chris,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Which version of the LS are you using alloy block?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Michael S<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 5:23 PM, Chris Scholz <<a href="mailto:drscholz@visioncenterpc.com" target="_blank">drscholz@visioncenterpc.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">This is my 1959 100-6. All the rusted areas were cut out and patch panels welded in-- including rockers, dog legs, trunk pan, frame where door hinges attach, and bottom of doors. The LS motor is being dry fitted this week. Outside and interior will remain stock. Will be about 150 lb lighter.<br><br><br><br><br><br>Sent from my iPhone<br>Chris Scholz OD<br>_______________________________________________<br>Support <a href="http://Team.Net">Team.Net</a> <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br>Suggested annual donation $12.75<br>Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/archive" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/archive</a><br>Forums: <a href="http://www.team.net/forums" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/forums</a><br><br><a href="mailto:Healeys@autox.team.net">Healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys</a><br><br>Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/michaelsalter@gmail.com" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/michaelsalter@gmail.com</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><i><span style="color:black">If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></body></html>