ChevyNo1

How is it working out? I'm in the market for a motor and see that APE has a GP on both 347ci and 370ci . . .

- Dug

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iTrader: (21)

Im running a 370ci Iron block witha little extra and APE built it............ There great guys....... We will see how she dyno's next friday.
Kyle

ChevyNo1

Hey Kyle, thanks! Please keep me updated, either through here, PM, or email!

- Dug

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iTrader: (21)

Dug, What all are you looking at with the 370 from APE?? You can see in my sig the link to my mods.....the little extra stuff i added over there base price... ie coated pistons and L19 rod bolts and other stuff.
Kyle

BIGBOS

I'm running one, haven't really put it to the boost test yet....

stage274

with the new ls1 girdle , you do not need to run a heavy iron block any more.

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iTrader: (21)

Um NOOOOO id rather take my chances with a Iron Block over a girdle...... what does a girdle have to do with the strength difference between an iron block and a aluminum block........

Keith

I think he is trying to say that with a girdle the aluminum block wont shift around at the base of the cylinder bores at high horsepower levels. But I'd take an iron block anyday. It is just extra insurance for aluminum guys.

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iTrader: (21)

Thats what i was trying to say.... maybe it came out to harsh.....
Kyle

ChevyNo1

Hey Kyle, I'm planning on the ceramic coating, the ARP head studs, and Chris says the eagle rods come with good bolts so no need to upgrade to the L19's . . . that's about it, and the Incon TT of course!

Until I can upgrade my fuel system ( which is stock other than 42lb injectors ) I will keep running the alky injection.

I am going with the -15cc pistons, and probably 6.0 heads to get my CR down to around 9:1, and a cam to boot.

- Dug

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iTrader: (21)

Thats pretty much what i did except i went with L-19 rod bolts for my peace of mind and the same pistons as you. -15cc dish, coated and 6.0L heads for 9:1 comp. I went with the Cloyes Adjustable Timing Chain Set and the JWISS Ketton C5R Timing Chain. I called Comp and they speced me a cam and i got the grind number for Chris and they sent off for it. I think this is going to be a pretty stought setup. Im shooting 600rwhp so i should be able to get it........ we will knwo next friday.
Kyle

ChevyNo1

Kyle . . . I'm POSITIVE 600rwhp should be no problem . . . I got 621 on my bone-stock block with alky injection and 91 octane, so it should be a cakewalk!

stage274

the girdle will dramaticlly reduce vibration( main reason motors fail due to harmonics), and it will box in all the mains,and strengthen the main caps, I am selling them on ebay, this is not just a girdle it is much more than that,you really have to check it out , under search at ebay type in ls1 girdle, even an iron block would benifit from it , this is not like any girdle you ever seen, thats why I am getting the patent for it. really now you can push 1000 horse power reliably. if not 200% happy with it I will refund your money.