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Old 09-30-2016, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
I notice various core charges, just wondering that if you are replacing the liners etc...is there any difference starting with say an LS2, LS3 or the much cheaper "LS5.3" core you have listed ?
ie, does it really matter which core you start with ?

As I'm not in the US, outright purchase is the only option.
Also, can you add piston oil squirters to your blocks ?
For a 1,200HP+ build we prefer the 5.3 blocks, these do not have the bay to bay windows at the bottom of the cylinder walls. So there is a little more meat in the block but we can still use any other 4th gen aluminum block. After our machining there is not much difference between the blocks except for factory differences like the LSA blocks having provisions for oil squirters. Give me a call and we can discuss the best block for your application.

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Originally Posted by ERL Performance
For a 1,200HP+ build we prefer the 5.3 blocks, these do not have the bay to bay windows at the bottom of the cylinder walls. So there is a little more meat in the block but we can still use any other 4th gen aluminum block. After our machining there is not much difference between the blocks except for factory differences like the LSA blocks having provisions for oil squirters. Give me a call and we can discuss the best block for your application.

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Thanks, was just curious. Given starting price, good to know the more expensive blocks arent necessarily the better ones to start with.

I've had zero issue with my LS2 block even at almost 30psi boost for standing 1km runs, but always interested in options for the future and your stuff does seem like a good job.
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Originally Posted by dementia
Just so we know, can we get the pricing on the LS Next2 Iron block?


Here are the cost of the LS NEXT 2 upgrades:

UP-LSN2AL2560 LS Next 2 aluminum upgrade (2.560" mains with 1/2" main studs) $717.25 Jobber

UP-LSN2AL2750 LS Next 2 aluminum upgrade (2.750" mains with 1/2" main studs) $717.25 Jobber

UP-LSN2IR2560 LS Next 2 Iron upgrade (2.560" mains with 1/2" main studs) $812.25 Jobber

UP-LSN2IR2750 LS Next 2 Iron upgrade (2.750" mains with 1/2" main studs) $812.25 Jobber



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