LSX 376 B15 builds?
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LSX 376 B15 builds?
Just curious why I have never seen a build using one of these engines? (yes I did a search). They seem like a decent piece with some good parts inside. Hell, if SBE engines are pushing almost 4 digit power numbers with a turbo or blower I would think one of these would be an upgrade!
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I always wondered why too. I've seen prices about $8900. I seriously doubt a vender could build a equal boost ready LONG BLOCK for THAT price. Only thing that I wonder about is GMPP uses 4032 forged pistons instead of 2618s.
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Anyone want to buy a forged 365????
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I would like to hear what Tony M. or Martin@Tick have to say. The cam looks like there are better choices. And I'm more of a cathedral port person. The rest of it looks like a great deal.
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I always wondered why too. I've seen prices about $8900. I seriously doubt a vender could build a equal boost ready LONG BLOCK for THAT price. Only thing that I wonder about is GMPP uses 4032 forged pistons instead of 2618s.
A forged iron shortblock is going to be 3-4k max, ad in some 800 dollar LS3 heads plus basic cam kit and other misc items and you've got a longblock for ~7000 or so that's just as good under moderate boost (and better with alot of boost). The stronger block and 6 bolt heads are an upgarde sure, but when you got PM rods in a 8k engine you're going to quickly reach the limit of those before you start seeing the benefits of the 6 bolt block and heads.
Still a decent deal for what you can throw at it, just that most people find it cheaper to build up basic 6.0 iron blocks for that kind of money.
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GMMP does some strange things sometimes. I guess considering I see stock bottom end cars on here putting down almost 1000hp to the wheels though I am sure the 4032 pistons are stronger than stock. Maybe they can use tighter tolerances with the 4032 material?