Carb'd crate options
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Ideally, what I have been looking for is a simple setup with either a brand new LQ4/6 or LS2/3 block (stock internals) and an L92 head package topped with a carbureted intake manifold. Does anyone offer this at a good price? I have found an L92 head conversion package (http://paceperformance.com/i-5146192...n-package.html), but I really don't trust myself to buy a new short block and bolt on the head package. So what I am looking for is someone who offers this combo already put together.
Most of the packages I have found (TSP, for instance) have all kinds of forged rotating assemblies that I don't need and are therefore waaay out of my price range. I'd like to spend about 6 grand max for an engine ready to run with the exception of carb and headers. I like the LS376/515 crate but I don't know if I could live with the ASA cam for a daily driver. I have also though about just buying a new LS3 crate for around $6,100, taking off and selling the FI intake, and replacing it with the carb'd one and MSD controller. And I do realize there are much cheaper ways if I were to buy a junkyard LQ, but the key here is I would like new, factory assembled components (or new, affordable aftermarket internals assembled by reputable LS builder).
Any better options?
Most of the packages I have found (TSP, for instance) have all kinds of forged rotating assemblies that I don't need and are therefore waaay out of my price range. I'd like to spend about 6 grand max for an engine ready to run with the exception of carb and headers. I like the LS376/515 crate but I don't know if I could live with the ASA cam for a daily driver. I have also though about just buying a new LS3 crate for around $6,100, taking off and selling the FI intake, and replacing it with the carb'd one and MSD controller. And I do realize there are much cheaper ways if I were to buy a junkyard LQ, but the key here is I would like new, factory assembled components (or new, affordable aftermarket internals assembled by reputable LS builder).
Any better options?
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I don't think a lot of guys would be thrilled with that intake or camshaft. Most of the feedback I have read, guys prefer the Victor Jr.
As for the price, I guess you would have to compare it to an itemized list of needed components.
I chose the CNC ported LS6 heads. They have a smaller combustion chamber for more compression and do not require the purchase of offset intake rockers. I am not saying the L92 is not a good way to go, but at price, I kind of like the CNC ported cathedral ports with a Victor Jr. and a custom carb camshaft. L92 heads have some camshaft size limitation without fly cutting that you may not have to worry about with cathedral port heads.
As for the price, I guess you would have to compare it to an itemized list of needed components.
I chose the CNC ported LS6 heads. They have a smaller combustion chamber for more compression and do not require the purchase of offset intake rockers. I am not saying the L92 is not a good way to go, but at price, I kind of like the CNC ported cathedral ports with a Victor Jr. and a custom carb camshaft. L92 heads have some camshaft size limitation without fly cutting that you may not have to worry about with cathedral port heads.
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Thanks for the input. See, the flycutting issue is exactly why I don't trust myself to buy a shortblock and slap on the L92 head package! I consider myself pretty mechanically inclined, but when it comes to assembling engines that is a whole different ballgame.
I guess I'm stuck on the L92's because that's the latest and greatest design and the LQ4/L92 head package has been proven to work so well and give you a nice 10:1 compression to boot. I'm sure the CNC cathedral ports would work well too.
On another note, let me pose this question. How about I just buy a complete low mileage L92 engine out of an 08 Escalade on eBay. My goals are 470+ crank HP. I could get an engine like this for around $4,000. Would this be as simple as stripping off all the FI/D.O.D related stuff, throwing on some LS6 valvesprings, a nice TSP or Comp cam, a Victor Jr intake, and then call it a day?
I guess I'm stuck on the L92's because that's the latest and greatest design and the LQ4/L92 head package has been proven to work so well and give you a nice 10:1 compression to boot. I'm sure the CNC cathedral ports would work well too.
On another note, let me pose this question. How about I just buy a complete low mileage L92 engine out of an 08 Escalade on eBay. My goals are 470+ crank HP. I could get an engine like this for around $4,000. Would this be as simple as stripping off all the FI/D.O.D related stuff, throwing on some LS6 valvesprings, a nice TSP or Comp cam, a Victor Jr intake, and then call it a day?
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All about how much you want to spend. A reputable shop can build a engine with forged pistons that has valve reliefs to eliminate the worry of PTV and can go beyond the call of duty. A rebuild of a 6.0 may be what you are looking for. New pistons and rods for 800-1000$ and you will have a basically new engine that is bullet proof for the most part. Then get the top end and cam together,
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GM makes some pretty killer crate engines. Why not get one straight from them?
http://paceperformance.com/i-6255559...te-engine.html
http://paceperformance.com/i-6255559...te-engine.html
Maybe I should just learn to assemble my own top end and put the package together myself!
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All about how much you want to spend. A reputable shop can build a engine with forged pistons that has valve reliefs to eliminate the worry of PTV and can go beyond the call of duty. A rebuild of a 6.0 may be what you are looking for. New pistons and rods for 800-1000$ and you will have a basically new engine that is bullet proof for the most part. Then get the top end and cam together,
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I know that slapping on L92 heads & a good cam on a stock short block LQ is not rocket science, and there's probably some mechanic who could do it locally, but I honestly would only trust the best of the best to put this engine together, even with it being such a basic build.
I am located in Greenville, SC if anyone has suggestions of such a builder that is close to me.