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Old 02-17-2008, 09:16 AM
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So i blew the #8 cylinder wall and piston/rod to bits in my car. So now its time for a new build up. I don't know much about engine internals but have been reading alot on here. I am looking for 500rwhp NA and about 600 on spray

My question is what is the best/strongest/cost effective block to get for 500 rwhp?

I want to make it an easy install, not sure if the LS2, LS6, or LS7 have the same mounting points???
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Most cost effective way to 500 rwhp (with strength) is with cubes. Use an iron 6.0L block, bore it .030" and use a 4" stroke. This will give you 408 cubic inches. Next, you'll make your 500 rwhp goal easier with a higher flowing intake manifold on top of your ported heads (but the LS6 intake can still do it). You'll also need something in the way of a 240/244 112LSA cam.
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I Would Like To See Someone Do A 6.2 Block With A 4.100 Stroke, Trick Flow Heads And A Cam Stated Above Just To See What It Will Do. But For Your Goals I Would Trust Patrick G About Engine Setups. He Knows Way To Much.
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Originally Posted by ssfast99
I Would Like To See Someone Do A 6.2 Block With A 4.100 Stroke, Trick Flow Heads And A Cam Stated Above Just To See What It Will Do. But For Your Goals I Would Trust Patrick G About Engine Setups. He Knows Way To Much.
This is certainly a great approach to making power, but it will cost twice as much as the iron block approach using the heads and intake he already has.
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hey patrick you said the LS6 intake could work what about the L92/L76 setup?
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
This is certainly a great approach to making power, but it will cost twice as much as the iron block approach using the heads and intake he already has.
i know i just wanted someone to build my dream motor so i can see what it will do. i probably will build a lq9 setup as well because of the bang for the buck.
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Originally Posted by cookba
hey patrick you said the LS6 intake could work what about the L92/L76 setup?
Personally I have not been all that impressed with l92/l76 stuff so far. People are still figuring out what works best for them. I guess I am just not interested in being a test mule for them.

Patrick gave you some of the best advice.
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Originally Posted by silver01z06
Personally I have not been all that impressed with l92/l76 stuff so far. People are still figuring out what works best for them. I guess I am just not interested in being a test mule for them.

Patrick gave you some of the best advice.
someone was putting down some nice numbers with a ported l76.
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Are the heads/cam still going to be salvageable? My buddy was saying that the head typically gets messed up on whatever side blew up?




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