project tin can shootin for 9's
im not hatin on ya, i can see where your coming from, id feel the same. But put this into perspective, i sold my engine for a $1000 and bought this one for $340. A cam alone in this will make more power then most H/C lt1's. And no more opti, or shitass obd1 computer to try and get someone to tune, 15deg. heads, 6bolt mains and the list goes on.
But, hell. If you want a lot of power, this is definitely the way to go.
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I agree with your decision totally, it's just not impressive seeing an LSx car running 10's. It's almost as though they are expected to when you see one with slicks and skinnies. To see an N/A LT1 car running 10's, that draws some attention.
I'm not taking shots here either, just busting your ***** a little. I'm sure in the long run it will be cheaper and run the numbers, I just wish you'd have kept going with the LT1 build.
i think fast lsx cars r a dime a dozen. but i would have done the same im build my lt1 with a high 9s goal but when that gets old and i get the money im goin lsx. how can you beat a motor that can run 10s in a 3xxxlb car with only a cam? ill be lurking on this thread lik ive been i enjoy the project threads especially this one
the 5.3 is a ls1 just a smaller bore, but same stroke. Bore a 5.3 a little over and youll have a "ls1" with a iron block. And price, a complete 5.3 can be had all day long for $500 with low miles. A low mile ls1 is still $1500+
Heres a car im really following...
http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/in...?topic=80049.0
Heres a car im really following...
http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/in...?topic=80049.0
whats the weight difference between the iron block and the aluminum block?
i could of gotten a 5.3 block for free a few months ago but i passed it up... im an idiot... i shoulda just got it and bored it out and starting building a nasty N/A LSX motor
i could of gotten a 5.3 block for free a few months ago but i passed it up... im an idiot... i shoulda just got it and bored it out and starting building a nasty N/A LSX motor
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Verdad Gallardo so after skimming through the whole thing i noticed some thoughts about a turbo you turboing this motor how much boost HP goal? i see this car havin some incredible potential for low 9s
not much progress, waiting on a lot of parts, but heres the motor.
-'01 5.3
-all ARP bolts/studs
-ls6 intake
-60lb injectors
-full valvetrain
-220ish cam
-EWP
-low mount alt.
-truck manifold turbo kit
-Turbonetics TC76mm Turbo
LET IT BEGIN!!
-'01 5.3
-all ARP bolts/studs
-ls6 intake
-60lb injectors
-full valvetrain
-220ish cam
-EWP
-low mount alt.
-truck manifold turbo kit
-Turbonetics TC76mm Turbo
LET IT BEGIN!!
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From: Lexington,MO
Low 10s should be pretty simple also. My car weighs 3660 w/ me in it and runs 10.30s. With thrown together parts. 5.3L GT45 turbo and a 224/224 .580 112 cam, 4000 stall. Its also blowing through the converter pretty bad, 131mph on a 29.5 tire 3.50 gears and 7500rpms through the traps. You should run mid 9s with ease being that light. I wouldnt have wasted all the money on studs and valvetrane. Mines going on 3 years of beating with bone stock everything except the cam and patriot gold springs.
I had the same argument a few weeks back with someone. You think back in 1960s there was a group of people thinking the same thing?....They all ran flat heads and were mad at the SBC and it was an easy way to go fast? Its called envy.
Antiques are cool but everyone knows they are not practical.
Looking good! Can't blame you for going 5.3, I would if my brother didn't have the LSx catagory covered!
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95 Pontiac Formula- Stock engine with ATI Procharger, Moser 12 bolt w/4:30 gears, Rossler trans, Neil Chance 4000 stall, M/T ET streets, 10.914@ 121.90mph, 1.452 60ft. GMHTP November 2010 Feature Car. Check it out at:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ebird-formula/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZ1z...ature=youtu.be
95 Pontiac Formula- Stock engine with ATI Procharger, Moser 12 bolt w/4:30 gears, Rossler trans, Neil Chance 4000 stall, M/T ET streets, 10.914@ 121.90mph, 1.452 60ft. GMHTP November 2010 Feature Car. Check it out at:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ebird-formula/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZ1z...ature=youtu.be
Low 10s should be pretty simple also. My car weighs 3660 w/ me in it and runs 10.30s. With thrown together parts. 5.3L GT45 turbo and a 224/224 .580 112 cam, 4000 stall. Its also blowing through the converter pretty bad, 131mph on a 29.5 tire 3.50 gears and 7500rpms through the traps. You should run mid 9s with ease being that light. I wouldnt have wasted all the money on studs and valvetrane. Mines going on 3 years of beating with bone stock everything except the cam and patriot gold springs.
Why are there LSX haters on LS1tech?
I had the same argument a few weeks back with someone. You think back in 1960s there was a group of people thinking the same thing?....They all ran flat heads and were mad at the SBC and it was an easy way to go fast? Its called envy.
Antiques are cool but everyone knows they are not practical.
I had the same argument a few weeks back with someone. You think back in 1960s there was a group of people thinking the same thing?....They all ran flat heads and were mad at the SBC and it was an easy way to go fast? Its called envy.
Antiques are cool but everyone knows they are not practical.
lol i just love reading about fast cars.and did you buy the motor with all that done? or you put it together?
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