Starting of my first LS build.
07-15-2015, 07:52 AM
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Starting of my first LS build. Hey everyone, first time poster. I'm sorry if this comes as a repost to some of you, I've searched around and just wanted a little input before I started pulling the trigger on this build. I'm starting the new engine for my Camaro shortly, I've found a few 6.0L LQ blocks, just a matter of picking best one. My goal is a 600+ crank hp.
I'm thinking something along the lines of a forged 408 with l92 heads, edelbrock or Holley intake all port matched and polished with a 950-1050cfm carb. 11.5:1 -12:1 CR give or take. The car will be a weekend cruiser/strip car. Looking to run pump gas ideally. I have picked a cam yet, I'll end up going custom I imagine.
What are your guys thoughts of potential build to horsepower goals?
I'm thinking something along the lines of a forged 408 with l92 heads, edelbrock or Holley intake all port matched and polished with a 950-1050cfm carb. 11.5:1 -12:1 CR give or take. The car will be a weekend cruiser/strip car. Looking to run pump gas ideally. I have picked a cam yet, I'll end up going custom I imagine.
What are your guys thoughts of potential build to horsepower goals?
07-18-2015, 11:07 AM
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Be sure to consider a stroker crank.
I just dynoed my 402 carb build and we got 640hp/548 tq.
The combination was actually pretty mild street build running on 93 octane non ethanol. LS3 heads, Tick cam.
I just dynoed my 402 carb build and we got 640hp/548 tq.
The combination was actually pretty mild street build running on 93 octane non ethanol. LS3 heads, Tick cam.
07-18-2015, 01:37 PM
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I kept the stock LQ4 bottom end, had to fly-cut the pistons, and added shaved LS3 heads for 10.5:1 comp. Never dyno'd, but has been 11.32 so far with a bad converter, and now has a new one. (traction issues last time out)
Been trying to get back out, but work and/or weather keep getting in the way.......but soon.
07-18-2015, 05:53 PM
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Hey everyone, first time poster. I'm sorry if this comes as a repost to some of you, I've searched around and just wanted a little input before I started pulling the trigger on this build. I'm starting the new engine for my Camaro shortly, I've found a few 6.0L LQ blocks, just a matter of picking best one. My goal is a 600+ crank hp.
I'm thinking something along the lines of a forged 408 with l92 heads, edelbrock or Holley intake all port matched and polished with a 950-1050cfm carb. 11.5:1 -12:1 CR give or take. The car will be a weekend cruiser/strip car. Looking to run pump gas ideally. I have picked a cam yet, I'll end up going custom I imagine.
What are your guys thoughts of potential build to horsepower goals?
I'm thinking something along the lines of a forged 408 with l92 heads, edelbrock or Holley intake all port matched and polished with a 950-1050cfm carb. 11.5:1 -12:1 CR give or take. The car will be a weekend cruiser/strip car. Looking to run pump gas ideally. I have picked a cam yet, I'll end up going custom I imagine.
What are your guys thoughts of potential build to horsepower goals?
07-20-2015, 08:06 AM
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I thought about stroke crank, but was told with milled l92 heads I may run into clearance issues.
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07-20-2015, 08:08 AM
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Care to give the OP more info ?
I kept the stock LQ4 bottom end, had to fly-cut the pistons, and added shaved LS3 heads for 10.5:1 comp. Never dyno'd, but has been 11.32 so far with a bad converter, and now has a new one. (traction issues last time out)
Been trying to get back out, but work and/or weather keep getting in the way.......but soon.
I kept the stock LQ4 bottom end, had to fly-cut the pistons, and added shaved LS3 heads for 10.5:1 comp. Never dyno'd, but has been 11.32 so far with a bad converter, and now has a new one. (traction issues last time out)
Been trying to get back out, but work and/or weather keep getting in the way.......but soon.
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Specs on my build:
LS2 Aluminum block
Eagle 4" crank & rods
CP pistons
11.26 comp ratio
LS3 CNC heads
Tick spec'd cam, lifters, springs
Victor Jr
950 Quickfuel carb
headers
Daytona Sensor electronics
It was built at Gable Automotive in Mooresville, NC.
George Gable is a former cup engine builder and a great guy to work with.
640/548
6800/5400
Specs on my build:
LS2 Aluminum block
Eagle 4" crank & rods
CP pistons
11.26 comp ratio
LS3 CNC heads
Tick spec'd cam, lifters, springs
Victor Jr
950 Quickfuel carb
headers
Daytona Sensor electronics
It was built at Gable Automotive in Mooresville, NC.
George Gable is a former cup engine builder and a great guy to work with.
640/548
6800/5400
07-21-2015, 06:57 AM
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Care to give the OP more info ?
Specs on my build:
LS2 Aluminum block
Eagle 4" crank & rods
CP pistons
11.26 comp ratio
LS3 CNC heads
Tick spec'd cam, lifters, springs
Victor Jr
950 Quickfuel carb
headers
Daytona Sensor electronics
It was built at Gable Automotive in Mooresville, NC.
George Gable is a former cup engine builder and a great guy to work with.
640/548
6800/5400
Specs on my build:
LS2 Aluminum block
Eagle 4" crank & rods
CP pistons
11.26 comp ratio
LS3 CNC heads
Tick spec'd cam, lifters, springs
Victor Jr
950 Quickfuel carb
headers
Daytona Sensor electronics
It was built at Gable Automotive in Mooresville, NC.
George Gable is a former cup engine builder and a great guy to work with.
640/548
6800/5400
Sweet!
You said it's pretty mild for the street?
07-22-2015, 07:36 AM
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Starting of my first LS build.
Originally Posted by Slo69
I just got it from the dyno. It'll be fine for the street with my combination, 5 speed 4.11 rear.
07-31-2015, 04:44 PM
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Specs on my build:
LS2 Aluminum block
Eagle 4" crank & rods
CP pistons
11.26 comp ratio
LS3 CNC heads
Tick spec'd cam, lifters, springs
Victor Jr
950 Quickfuel carb
headers
Daytona Sensor electronics
It was built at Gable Automotive in Mooresville, NC.
George Gable is a former cup engine builder and a great guy to work with.
640/548
6800/5400
Specs on my build:
LS2 Aluminum block
Eagle 4" crank & rods
CP pistons
11.26 comp ratio
LS3 CNC heads
Tick spec'd cam, lifters, springs
Victor Jr
950 Quickfuel carb
headers
Daytona Sensor electronics
It was built at Gable Automotive in Mooresville, NC.
George Gable is a former cup engine builder and a great guy to work with.
640/548
6800/5400
Glad to see the power came out to very respectable numbers!