Help me build a bottom end
12-20-2011, 03:51 PM
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Help me build a bottom end Hey guys,
Being a new guy to this whole Ls ordeal I have come learned a ton of information off this site. After reading through the stock bottom end sticky I am very impressed with what these engines will handle. My plan is to build a procharged smallblock. I would like some input on a few things.
First things first:
80 Z28 Back half
Calvert split mono leafs
Cal Tracs
Calvert adj shocks
Moser M9
35 spline axles
Strange iron race center section
TH400
I will be using an LQ4 block
Stock crank
I will be calling Steve Morris for a cam
Rods and pistons are my real question so far, how much will the stock rods handle?
If anything I would like to replace the pistons and rings to achieve a bit better compression ratio and to make sure they're up to par. What would you go with?
My goal is to make around the 800RWHP mark with a Dsc1 or F1 procharger.
I'm also open to opinions on heads as well lol
Being a new guy to this whole Ls ordeal I have come learned a ton of information off this site. After reading through the stock bottom end sticky I am very impressed with what these engines will handle. My plan is to build a procharged smallblock. I would like some input on a few things.
First things first:
80 Z28 Back half
Calvert split mono leafs
Cal Tracs
Calvert adj shocks
Moser M9
35 spline axles
Strange iron race center section
TH400
I will be using an LQ4 block
Stock crank
I will be calling Steve Morris for a cam
Rods and pistons are my real question so far, how much will the stock rods handle?
If anything I would like to replace the pistons and rings to achieve a bit better compression ratio and to make sure they're up to par. What would you go with?
My goal is to make around the 800RWHP mark with a Dsc1 or F1 procharger.
I'm also open to opinions on heads as well lol
12-20-2011, 04:02 PM
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Callies compstar H beam rods and weisco or diamond pistons....that's what I just had built and it didn't break the bank. I hope to make 850+ wheel when I turn the boost up to kill.
12-20-2011, 04:06 PM
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Also, people will say run a aftermarket head as opposed to a factory casting. I know they are better but I couldn't justify the extra 1500+ on heads right now.
I use to own a 80 Camaro and there is a ton of room under the hood. You could easily make a turbo kit with truck manifolds and possibly save money compared to buying a procharger kit.
I use to own a 80 Camaro and there is a ton of room under the hood. You could easily make a turbo kit with truck manifolds and possibly save money compared to buying a procharger kit.
12-20-2011, 04:11 PM
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Hmmmmm I had assumed I could do the procharger cheaper, I haven't really looked into turbo all tha much. Are you using the stock lifters and head hardware?
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12-21-2011, 09:39 AM
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K1 H-beam rods(they come with ARP 2000 rod bolts), Weisco 2618 forged pistons, a set of L92s, ls7 lifters and better valve springs. Of course your gonna want to use ARP studs and MLS gaskets.
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12-28-2011, 07:45 PM
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