using helicoiled block for boost.
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using helicoiled block for boost. Hey wussup guys im about ready to start my turbo build. I was tossing around the stock 5.3 motor or using my forged 347 that needs rebuilt. The block has 1 headbolt hole that is helicoiled. Will this be safe to boost or should I grab another 5.7 block to put the rotating assembly in? Will be shooting for around 900rwhp
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Tjanks guys. Well now u got me thinking with the aluminum block at 1, 000 hp mark. Hmm I think im going to let er eat and see what it does. Build thread coming soon. Thanks fellas
I've never used anything but aluminum blocks and been making over 1K at the wheels for a LONG time on all different size motors. And next they will be telling you that you can't do it with out a 6 bolt block etc... But Ive never owned one of those either. GL! Pick your parts well and you will be fine.
I've never used anything but aluminum blocks and been making over 1K at the wheels for a LONG time on all different size motors. And next they will be telling you that you can't do it with out a 6 bolt block etc... But Ive never owned one of those either. GL! Pick your parts well and you will be fine.
Dont get me wrong I just built an aluminum block for my cobra instead of going with another stock iron block like it came with. I took the 70lbs of weight savings over the stability of the iron block because i wont be pushing it quite that hard.
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I would put the rotating assembly in the iron 5.3 but being it would have to be bored out to a 347 what would be the point being the walls wouldnt be thick any longer.
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Shove your facepalm up your ***. For what the OP is aiming for the LS1/6 block would be an issue.
I was reading over Fireballs thread yesterday, and one of the post was that Shawn from VA. Speed saying that he stripped out a head bolt thread in the RHS block, and that he was going to Helicoil it. Apparently it worked LOL.
I was reading over Fireballs thread yesterday, and one of the post was that Shawn from VA. Speed saying that he stripped out a head bolt thread in the RHS block, and that he was going to Helicoil it. Apparently it worked LOL.
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