AES Racing

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Heads should be fine, I'd perfer a thicker deck cylinder head. When people ask me this I typically offer, TFS 220 as cast heads. Thicker deck, stainless valves and dual springs.

In my own combination i'm running 62cc, it ends up around 10:1 compression

No negative to an F series blower, i'd run a dragonslayer crankshaft, if you're installing an F1 blower you're looking for 15psi+, needs more belt tension or cog belt, its much harder on the crankshaft.

To get a F1 to hold need the belt tightened like a banjo string, with the ATI setup you tension the belt till you see the bracket flex. SDCE bracket fixes some of that.

djfury05

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Sweet sounds good Fraser. The 390ci motor is definitely at the top of my list I will let you know when I am ready for it .

IT_SS

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hmmm, I think I just spent next year bonus money

JL ws-6

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Fraser I'm curious... if someonwe were to end you a top end setup, could you put that together with one of these shortblocks?

And, could you put one of these together with an RHS block, and keep the CI around the same, and can you convert a 4 bolt atermarket casting to a 6 bolt?

(wondering... if what I have sitting here doesn't sell, if I can turn it into a viable boost engine. Shoot me a PM if you'd like and I can go over this with alot more detail)

AES Racing

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We're planning to have a piston made in January 4.130" bore x 1.200" CH, -20cc full round dish, same ring stack.

Have that set up going into Outlaw 8.5 car with F2 out in Cali next year.

Would suit that RHS combination better.

cps57

At what power level do you recommend going to the lsx block ? Looking to convert from BBC in 69 Camaro to a Ls based engine would like to make 750- 800 to wheels reliably with twins or single havent decided yet. This will be thru a turbo 400. Dont want to have any issues of pushing water. Was told the 6 bolt heads would be a good idea.

This will be mainly a weekend cruiser with a little track time. But reliabilty is my main concern.
What would you recommend ?

Thanks

slowlsx

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What are the first 2 shortblocks rated for horsepower wise? Pretty good prices!

1CAMWNDR

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There is no reason a 6.0L iron or Al block would not live at 800 rwhp if built like AES builds them.
Some time in the future I see a 397 AES short block for me. L92/LS3 4.065" bore and 3.825" crank.

cps57

Fraser , Would really like your input on this .
Thanks

SnIpEz

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Hmmm. Couldn't u just use Asters auto tensioner setup Brute Speed is selling and that would fix most if not all of the belt wrap issues at 15 psi? How come the dragonslayer crank could handle it better than the compstar? I know it's a better crank I just don't know why lol

BigRich954RR

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The metal is better the forging is better all handwork is done in house. Plus its made in the usa so at least ur pumping a little more money back into the US.

CarsandWomen

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if im not mistaken the snout of the crank is considerably stronger too, similar to a SBC crank with a BBC snout. the blower will suck down as much as 200 horsepower just through the head unit, the stress of that power is exerted directly on the snout perpendicular to the centerline of the crank mains but only in one direction. It pulls the crank snout strait towards the blower and with a weaker snout it just snappes off. the centri blower on teh 1200whp C5-R was said to use just over 200hp to turn, I forget who but a fella did it and posted it here a while back.

LT1Formula007

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Lots of info in here for the FI guys'
This looks like a great setup for anyone thinking about reliability with F.I. And the cost is dead on too.
Not to mention the great customer feedback, and service of AES.
A+ IMHO

AES Racing

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Was out for the holiday, sent you a PM

but as I reiterate from the PM, basically where I would draw the line on needing an LSX block, IF you need low impedance injectors cause 80lbs high Z injectors are maxed, i'd say thats a good starting point.

Generally for a turbo 6 speed car that could be 1100rwhp, Blower 6 speed it could be 900rwhp. TH400 turbo car 850rwhp. This is provided injectors have base pressure + boost without issue.

Asters tensioner looks just like a SDCE tensioner that was available 6 years ago, chicken or the egg came first, I know the SDCE setup works well, many here have used it.

Dragonslayer is AISI-4340 forging, same forging that is used for magnum and XL cranks.

Thanks, we should have pistons for that application shortly.

Thanks, have to buy lot of pistons, rods, cranks to get the price where I have it.

Really if you bought the 390 pistons we have as a custom (for most companies its a full custom)
, with the rings and pins we use, it would be a $1200 piston set.

let me know if you need anything.

4SFEDSS

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Wish I would have seen this before I started building mine. How much do you get to ship a short block to 48054? thanks

EDISKRAD EHT

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I really like that. That's exactly the direction I'm wanting to go with my APS kit with LG Turbos. Is there a core price on top of that?

Mr Monaro

Good work Fraser thats nice engine combo with heaps of options your knowledge and ASE great stuff.
CHEERS
JOE

SnIpEz

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Aish I feel like an idiot. I read this on my phone and for some reason I thought you had said that the C-series crank was responsible for less belt wrap and you needed to upgrade for it. Haha it was Christmas with friends, a little too much

Sounds awesome though, when I finally get around to a forged shortblock, I have no doubt I'm going with you guys

AES Racing

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No core charge

FMX05

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Shiny to replace the old





My 390 is going in the car today!