LS1 vs Iron block

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 22, 2013 | 10:38 PM

Richie00LS1SS

Thread Starter

Registered User

Joined: Dec 2013

Posts: 6

Likes: 0

LS1 vs Iron block

I have a 2000 LS1 Camaro SS I want I build a 1000/1200hp Twin Turbo it is a 6 speed car. Trying to figure out if I should keep the LS1 or do I need to get a Iron block? And what rods and pistons are best ? Thanks for any input

Dec 23, 2013 | 06:12 AM

fotoboy

TECH Regular

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 432

Likes: 0

Iron no doubt. Wish I would have done that over the ls1. Alum can't take the boost like iron can.

Dec 23, 2013 | 06:22 AM

Twin turbo c5

TECH Enthusiast

Joined: Oct 2012

Posts: 581

Likes: 0

From: Arkansas

I've ran both

the only block that gave me problem was the aluminum block . For that kinda power your after iron 6.0 will be your ticket.

Dec 23, 2013 | 06:43 AM

THADD

8 Second Club

iTrader: (12)

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 747

Likes: 0

From: Durham

Do a 5.3 iron block and bore it over to a 346. That's what I did so I could re use my rotating assembly from my ls1

Dec 23, 2013 | 12:19 PM

Richie00LS1SS

Thread Starter

Registered User

Joined: Dec 2013

Posts: 6

Likes: 0

Thanks any input on what Rods Pistons are best sorry dont know much about building LS1's

Dec 23, 2013 | 12:19 PM

Richie00LS1SS

Thread Starter

Registered User

Joined: Dec 2013

Posts: 6

Likes: 0

Thanks any input on what Rods Pistons are best sorry dont know much about building Iron blocks

Dec 23, 2013 | 12:49 PM

87silverbullet

TECH Veteran

iTrader: (11)

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 4,873

Likes: 8

From: Slidell,LA

If you are going to use a 6.0 iron block this the route I would go.

http://aesracing.net/product_info_390LS1.htm

That motor uses a 3.900 stroke crank IIRC to get you a better piston in the bore for boost.

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Verdad Gallardo

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Pouria Savadkouei

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Pouria Savadkouei

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Verdad Gallardo

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Verdad Gallardo

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Verdad Gallardo

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Verdad Gallardo

Dec 23, 2013 | 07:09 PM

bmr408

Staging Lane

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Dec 2013

Posts: 54

Likes: 0

what is the power cut off for ls1 block?

Dec 23, 2013 | 07:36 PM

#10

HexenLord

TECH Enthusiast

Joined: Mar 2012

Posts: 728

Likes: 3

1200 or so before it gets iffy. I've seen a couple of people run as much as 1500-2000 on the ls2 block.

Dec 23, 2013 | 08:22 PM

#11

redefined

Staging Lane

Joined: Sep 2013

Posts: 63

Likes: 0

From: Atlanta, GA

Most say iron and I'd agree if you're starting from scratch, or can sell your LS motor easy. However, there are also a ton of people running 1k hp on LS aluminum motors. If your LS doesn't sell I don't see why you shouldn't build it for what you want.

What will this be used for, drag racing? Daily driver? Weekend car? Just dyno numbers? All will depend on how hard the motor will be run and for what lengths of time.