LS series iron block???
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Teching In
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From: From Texas..live in Southern Maryland
LS series iron block??? I am going to put an LS series motor in my LT1 Camaro and i'm trying to find the best deal out there. I'm looking for a stroker shortblock and then build on that...which brings me to a question. If i were to buy an iron block vice the aluminum, which could take some more abuse...say from long road racing runs, would all the typical LS series parts fit on it? i.e., FAST intake, heads, fuel, tune. or am i going to have to start buying these LQ parts and completely rethink the build?? I'm new to building LS motors so any help would be appreciated!
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makes sense on the horsepower and weight issue. i'm not planning on making that much power, just always hear the bigger the stroke the less reliable a motor becomes. i'd be curious on the details and what your asking Hoss, send me a message about the info.
Iron blocks are not as heavy as everyone claims. Their an extra 60lbs or so over the aluminum.
The iroc blocks are great because you can get them for cheap.
To answer your question in regards to transferring things over, is YES.
However, you cannot do single things, such as an intake. If you decide to use an LS intake, you need LSx fuel rails, and injectors. Heads are interchangable etc. Cranks are the same, rods the same, pistons will be different due to a different bore.
One good thing about iron is, say your engine decides to cough up a rod. Aluminum blocks will generally have the rod hanging out the side of their castings pretty quick. Iron blocks are somewhat stronger in that sence, and the block may be repairable with a bore.
Keep in mind however, that you will want LS F-body serpentine setup, and oil pan.
5.3 Engine's can be had in yards for $500. 300hp, that includes everything.
Sheldon
The iroc blocks are great because you can get them for cheap.
To answer your question in regards to transferring things over, is YES.
However, you cannot do single things, such as an intake. If you decide to use an LS intake, you need LSx fuel rails, and injectors. Heads are interchangable etc. Cranks are the same, rods the same, pistons will be different due to a different bore.
One good thing about iron is, say your engine decides to cough up a rod. Aluminum blocks will generally have the rod hanging out the side of their castings pretty quick. Iron blocks are somewhat stronger in that sence, and the block may be repairable with a bore.
Keep in mind however, that you will want LS F-body serpentine setup, and oil pan.
5.3 Engine's can be had in yards for $500. 300hp, that includes everything.
Sheldon
Here is some info for you on how to convert it over..
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/737310-built-lsx-stroker-into-95-z28.html
How much are you willing to spend?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/737310-built-lsx-stroker-into-95-z28.html
How much are you willing to spend?
On The Tree
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If you're looking to build a stroker, go with the 6.0 iron. It is a very good choice and people have stroked them all the way to 408cid. The aluminum LS1 can be stroked but it requires resleeving since the cylinder walls are so thin and resleeving's expensive.
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Originally Posted by ILLINTENT
6.0 is the only way to go, you get a bigger 4.0" bore too, which helps with bigger valves and head flow.
Originally Posted by SheldonZ28
Also means you can run L92 heads + L76 intake for some impressive power, for rediculously cheap price
