LSx Valiant Build. Take a look inside...

Yeah, I noticed...

I think people have already addressed why he left. If it's that big of a deal to keep a thread going without the OP, then mods will lock or delete the thread. Personally, I'd like to see someone revive it with their LS powered project because it gives insight as to the different methods people use to modify their cars to fit something that didn't come equipped from the factory...
I have an LS that will be going into our 69 Dart. Progress will be slow...tossing around the idea of a build thread but when it turns ugly that will be the end of it. Notice I said when, not if.