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Old 12-26-2006, 09:34 PM
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As many of you may have read, I am having block issues due to my starter flanges snapping off. I just figured I would seek some suggestions for what specs to go with IF I order a new block. I would like to keep it somewhat on a budget.

What would the best compression and CID be for a car running a T76GTS? Iron or Aluminum? I am leaning towards aluminum since it is lighter and would seem to support the power levels a T76 is capable of. I would also like to use a stock crank. I will be running the stg 3 patriot LQ9 heads that I already have.

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I'd go Aluminum 346 w/ 8.5:1 CR.
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Originally Posted by ABeasst
I'd go Aluminum 346 w/ 8.5:1 CR.
370 too big for my snail?
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I vote iron 370, super strong, and youll save 4-500 bux probably. Aluminum will hold your power though.
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A stock displacement motor would work better then a 370.
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346 would be ideal.

im running a 76gts on a 366. only have taken it to 15psi. doubt it will make much more boost, but it sure as hell makes a shitload of power. 370 would be the MAX i would run it on
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I think a 370 would be ideal for a 76..

Im gonna run a 76 on my 346.. it'll take a lil more umph.

cant go wrong with either
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I am doing a 370 with a TC76MPS. Should make more power than I can use on the street and still leave me with alot of potential with a bigger turbo, Like my 91.5mm...
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i say an ls2 366-370 also, that gets my vote, u can always get a bigger turbo, its not so easy to get a bigger block!




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