any advice on going with the ls1 block vs. ls3?

 

guess im going to just use an ls1 block, already have one

 

I don't seen anything wrong in using an LS1 block for your build, they've been used in a lot of high powered builds with very few problems. Bob

 

think its still possible to get 6-700 horse and still be a calm driver? what compression and how much boost? thanks

 

Back at the old shop we built a 2004 Corvette using the original engine block. Added Compstar rods, Diamond pistons, Total seal rings, Lingenfelter GT2-3 camshaft, Patriot Stage 11 LQ9 heads for a 9.5/1 compression ratio, and a ProCharger D-1SC at 16 psi of boost. It made 740 rwhp on the Mustang Chassis Dyno and still got 28 mpg on the highway. This Corvette idled like a stock one.
http://www.procharger.com/supercharger/blog/?p=178 This Corvette is featured in this link. Bob

 

Bob, thanks a ton. thats exactly what im wanting, can you pm me some prices on the pro charger kit? thanks

 

You're welcome. Please give me a call for pricing, 260 672-2076. Thanks. Bob

 

Hi there

I have a 68 camaro with twin turbo l76 which has 700hp at 10psi and
i have a 6l80e behind the engine. To be honest I fit that trans in the car mostly to say that it can be done and to see if it would handle it. If you want to stay auto I would recommend a 4l80e or t400 both can be operated with 24x or 58x from what i understand. 58x would require a t42 tcm and some inventive wiring or a manualised version. The 6l80e in my car is a little unpredictable and on the street is very keen to change gears to the point where it gets annoying, i am yet to send it up the track with some traction to the ground.

Thats my opinion, what rear end and tyre combo you got?

 

Good to know. Don't have rear end combo yet. Going to go with a 9" probably about 3.73s...what do you have?

 

Got a 9 inch with 3.5 ratio lsd and tci 4 link, need to swap for a locker or spool though!
45 miles and it started to open wheel!

 

does that gear seem to be the ticket? although you got 6 gears, i'll only have 4.

 

http://shop.brutespeed.com/Moser-9-I...Muscle-Pak.htm

Here is Mosers 9 inch Musclepak rear. Bob

 

decided to go with the ls1 block

 

gonna try to order some parts this week. its overwhelming

 

Good luck

 

I used an American autowire body harness and a PSI harness for the engine both are really high quality.

 

sounds great im going to try to get that ordered soon to

 

little update...got short block parts, callies crank 4" stroke, callies h beam rods, weisco -32cc dished pistons. Bought a complete twin innercooled p1sc kit off an 01 f body. Needing to buy heads, cam, intake, etc etc. Looking for between 700-800 horse. any advice is appreciated!

 

Should be a killer ride!! Post some pics once the build begins...

 

Nice,look forward to pics