Looking for ideas on 350rwhp
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Looking for ideas on 350rwhp Trying to locate an LS engine for a swap and the goal is ~350rwhp (automatic trans). The vehicle will only be driven roughly 3,000 miles/year as long as I own it, so a complete pull out engine with 60,000+ miles on it doesn't bother me. Although, not quite sure how high I'm willing to go on the mileage without knowing how the engine was cared for during its life (maybe 100,000 or so).
I'm trying to keep the weight down and don't anticipate wanting more HP out of the motor down the road, so I would prefer an aluminum block (of course, understanding there is a premium on these).
What is the smartest/most economical way of getting to 350rwhp with an aluminum LS?
I would like to get the project going asap, so if anyone knows of an engine/trans for sale that would work, please feel free to point me in the right direction.
I'm trying to keep the weight down and don't anticipate wanting more HP out of the motor down the road, so I would prefer an aluminum block (of course, understanding there is a premium on these).
What is the smartest/most economical way of getting to 350rwhp with an aluminum LS?
I would like to get the project going asap, so if anyone knows of an engine/trans for sale that would work, please feel free to point me in the right direction.
12 Second Club
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: 217
In the end, it would probably be about the same cost. L33 are cheaper than ls1, you will need a mild cam change, maybe an intake swap, and spin it a little harder. It will be down a little on torque compared to the ls1. It really depends on your budget and what vehicle it is going into.
Trending Topics
12 Second Club
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: 217
Assuming a normal life in a truck and it runs good, I'd run it as is. Unless your 3000 miles are done a 1/4 mile at a time. Just change cam, springs, push rods, intake(ls1/ls6), set of long tube headers, and tune. Cost on a rebuild will only be determined after teardown and inspection. It could be as simple as a re-ring and a valve job. These engines wear like iron and take a lot of abuse.
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/pro...right#cxrecs_s
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/pro...right#cxrecs_s
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
