Sorry I missed a few question that have been asked. 
 

Gauges for now will remain analog, to buy all new gauges as most know it’s expensive. Before I pay a lot of money for that I am probably going to buy the Holley Pro dash display. It is $1300 but damn it is so nice, whatever you can dream up that would look good as a a gauge cluster you can have it. It’s really a cool piece and should be for what it cost. 
 

Engine mounts are from the old motor, paid $90 for adapter plates that bolt up the the LS and all of that was super simple.

14 minutes ago, Woodski said:

Very nice, awesome work, congrats.  Great to see such a pristine conversion. 

A few questions:

1.  What transmission is coupled to the LS, Velvet Drive?

2.  I notice only 1 O2 sensor, is that how the Fast FI system reads mixture v 1 on each side?

3.  Are you using the same engine mounts?  Was install / conversion as you dropped it in the hole smooth?  Fingers crossed the engine box doesn't need a modification.

4.  Is the high pressure fuel pump the one laying on the floor?  You decided against an in tahk version, good choice if yes for any downstream service.

For such a gorgeous showpiece, I suggest you search for the Mapple Nautique 200 ZO6, it had a clear / see thru panel on the top of the engine cover, your artwork deserves similar:-)

Please keep us posted on how well it runs.  Thx for sharing.

I will check that boat out!

Doghouse clears and you will never guess what I purchased last week. A Corvette ZR1 hood lens and is going to work perfectly on the doghouse to expose the engine.
 

Yes a velvet transmission.

the fuel pump is bolted right above the aluminum brace for the steering cable. I used rubber isolators on the aluminum mounting bracket and again where the pump bolts the the aluminum. No vibration being transferred through the boat. It is below the fuel tank and close enough to it so it shouldn’t struggle to keep up. It should be fine but if for any reason I am not satisfied with it I will be making changes. 

It has a BT Stg 2 truck cam and cnc ported 243 heads. Bottom end is stock. 
Realistic numbers would be 450-470 at the crank. I am not after big numbers and 450 is going to be a massive improvement over the SBC that was what 250 on a good day? 
 

The bell housing bolted right up no issues at all. 
 

I went with the Holley Terminator X due to the fact the GM computer would be hard to tune at the temps this engine will be running. 

I will post some more pics today and as soon as I get her fired up I will post videos.

Very nice, awesome work, congrats.  Great to see such a pristine conversion. 

A few questions:

1.  What transmission is coupled to the LS, Velvet Drive?

2.  I notice only 1 O2 sensor, is that how the Fast FI system reads mixture v 1 on each side?

3.  Are you using the same engine mounts?  Was install / conversion as you dropped it in the hole smooth?  Fingers crossed the engine box doesn't need a modification.

4.  Is the high pressure fuel pump the one laying on the floor?  You decided against an in tahk version, good choice if yes for any downstream service.

For such a gorgeous showpiece, I suggest you search for the Mapple Nautique 200 ZO6, it had a clear / see thru panel on the top of the engine cover, your artwork deserves similar:-)

Please keep us posted on how well it runs.  Thx for sharing.

10 hours ago, homer12 said:

HELP! So I’ve unplugged and tested function with every dash connector I could disconnect.  Same issue always with this red wire from ignition breaker.  
any other suggestions?  
I cannot for the life of me understand where a short to ground would be coming from and how it started all of a sudden.  
I would buy a wiring schematic myself if I could purchase one from somewhere right now!  

Is that with the engine harness disconnected?