Forged 6.0 iron block buildup
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Forged 6.0 iron block buildup I am going to build a forged iron block for my Procharger setup. Would you guys mill the heads, bore the block?
Would you leave all of that alone to have the compression ratio low and turn up ther boost.
I should be able to get the heads to flow more without milling them to raise the compression ratio. I was looking at getting the 6.0 heads with the 317 castings.
What do you guys think?
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Would you leave all of that alone to have the compression ratio low and turn up ther boost.
I should be able to get the heads to flow more without milling them to raise the compression ratio. I was looking at getting the 6.0 heads with the 317 castings.
What do you guys think?
Thanks
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Get the 6.0L Iron block, either use a stock crank like I did, or put a stroker crank in it....
Low comp pistons w/big CC heads, 6.0L would be the best bet, 9:1 total comp, its a nice way to go
If I had to do it over again, I would go lower than 9:1, just so pump gas could be thrown back into the factor
Low comp pistons w/big CC heads, 6.0L would be the best bet, 9:1 total comp, its a nice way to go
If I had to do it over again, I would go lower than 9:1, just so pump gas could be thrown back into the factor
Posted int he Internal Engine forum also.....
That .030 over bore 6.0L block is exactly what i did....... I had AP Engineering build my short block and i went with 6.0L heads and 6.0L MLS head gaskets for my procharger setup...... heres some pics of mine with coated pistons.
370ci Iron block
Diamond 4.03 -15cc dish pistons
Coated piston up close
Short block and tranny almost ready to go in.
Heres the run down on the Shortblock
9:1 Compression Forged 370ci Iron Block Built by AP Engineering
Polished & Magnafluxed Stock Crank
Diamond Forged Ceramic Coated -15cc Dish 4.03" Pistons
Diamond 4130 Chromemoly Wrist Pins
Diamond Pro Select Ring Set/ File Fit
Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods 6.125"
L19 ARP Rod Bolts
Federal Mogul 152M Main Bearings
Clevite CB663H Connecting Rod Bearings
ARP Main Studs
Blueprinted & Fully Balanced
Pinned crank
Comp XER 230/236 .592/.602 on a 114 LSA + 4
Ported LS6 Oil pump
Jwiss timing chain and Gears
And some other stuff i might of forgot...
Kyle
That .030 over bore 6.0L block is exactly what i did....... I had AP Engineering build my short block and i went with 6.0L heads and 6.0L MLS head gaskets for my procharger setup...... heres some pics of mine with coated pistons.
370ci Iron block
Diamond 4.03 -15cc dish pistons
Coated piston up close
Short block and tranny almost ready to go in.
Heres the run down on the Shortblock
9:1 Compression Forged 370ci Iron Block Built by AP Engineering
Polished & Magnafluxed Stock Crank
Diamond Forged Ceramic Coated -15cc Dish 4.03" Pistons
Diamond 4130 Chromemoly Wrist Pins
Diamond Pro Select Ring Set/ File Fit
Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods 6.125"
L19 ARP Rod Bolts
Federal Mogul 152M Main Bearings
Clevite CB663H Connecting Rod Bearings
ARP Main Studs
Blueprinted & Fully Balanced
Pinned crank
Comp XER 230/236 .592/.602 on a 114 LSA + 4
Ported LS6 Oil pump
Jwiss timing chain and Gears
And some other stuff i might of forgot...
Kyle
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I am going to get a 6.0 iron block bored over 30 and use the stock 6.0 crank.
I am looking for some conencting rods, pistons and rings and some bearings for the engine.
The block I have is a bare block and I will need all internals to build it up strong. I was
thinking about some billet main caps. I am going blower so I would like the dished pistons to keep my compresion ratio to about 8.5. I want forged parts that can handle up to 20 pounds of boost.
I am looking for some conencting rods, pistons and rings and some bearings for the engine.
The block I have is a bare block and I will need all internals to build it up strong. I was
thinking about some billet main caps. I am going blower so I would like the dished pistons to keep my compresion ratio to about 8.5. I want forged parts that can handle up to 20 pounds of boost.
Thats whats above with boost coated pistons........ ill be shooting for 15-16 psi of boost and a little over 600rwhp..... that will be fine with me and enough power to reach my goals and to make me happy.... good luck with your buildup.
Kyle
Kyle
