THE_SUPRA

just curious, how much power can be had on a "stock block" assuming forged internals, better fastners, etc.? to restate the question, what will the factory ls1 block its self hold before breaking/failure?

thanks Britton

THE_SUPRA

uh any one?

BigBronco

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i have personally seen everything from 500 rwhp to 1000++ on a few occasions.. Most people switch to the LQ4 and LQ9 iron blocks though

THE_SUPRA

any strong aluminum blocks that wont break the bank?

CHRISPY

LS2 block is a nice piece and decently priced.

THE_SUPRA

is $1000 about the going price for an ls2 bare short block?


how much power could an ls2 block see......if built right of course?

what would i need, in theory, to put down over 1,000 wheel hp and still use an aluminum block?

99SS-T

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I plan to. And i think that harlans is. GL


John

LIL SS

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Mine should hopefully do it when done.

SporkLover

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hmmmm... excellent question. I have never heard of a block failure caused solely by power.

I have heard of block failure caused by other components, or bad tuning.

yobabiesdaddy2001

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I have heard and read anywhere from 800 - 1000 horses!

Drake

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1,000 RWHP with aluminum block? As far as the structural strength goes?

Motor plates... that's pretty much it.

Pro Stock John

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I currently make ~900 at the crank.

SporkLover

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does this big horsepower distort the block in any manner? especially in boosted applications.

Drake

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Yes, it does. Running solid mounts with that much power puts too much stress on a bad location on the block, so I've read. The really high HP guys who run aluminum have had problems with cracking jackets and distorting bores. The only cure I've read about for this problem is running a motor plate and mid plate setup. A bottom end girdle would no doubt help as well.

Personally, I'm going with the iron block for my FI setup. With motor plates.

Steve C.

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lots of good info, maybe someday i can afford to build a 1000 hp motor

Drake

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Just remember to put the money where money needs to go, to get what you want accomplished.

Do the work yourself and you'll save a lot, learn a lot, and have a lot of fun.

THE_SUPRA

hey, cool stuff!!! thanks for the help guys!!! you can alwasy count on the ls1 tech dudes