416 with twins?
Isnt the LSA a forged crank ? Strange it should break ?
What camshaft were you using ?
Cam, tuning, turbos, etc etc they'd all play a role with rpm's available. High backpressure on it's own isnt always a cause.
That said, the housing does sound on the small side.
Through lack of choice I've 0.88 housings on mine, but they spool well and seem to work. It would be nice to try larger though. Anything lower just sounds very very small. Although I guess it's also relative to compressor size.
What 67mm wheels are they ?
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What camshaft were you using ?
Cam, tuning, turbos, etc etc they'd all play a role with rpm's available. High backpressure on it's own isnt always a cause.
That said, the housing does sound on the small side.
Through lack of choice I've 0.88 housings on mine, but they spool well and seem to work. It would be nice to try larger though. Anything lower just sounds very very small. Although I guess it's also relative to compressor size.
What 67mm wheels are they ?
223/223 .625/.625 114
I've never used an LSx block, I'd never want the weight penalty. But pretty sure there are quite a few install differences between it and the other factory blocks.
So no it isnt a total direct replacement.
Its does not have the rear cam sensor hole either so you have to use a gen4 front cover and valley cover, but if you had a ls3 those will work just not the early gen3 stuff.
Obviously it also has unique head gaskets and bolts/studs. But everything else is the same.
As Sam said they are as close to drop in as they come. There is absolutely no comparison to decks and cylinder heft on a gen2 block compared to an OEM block
Not to mention the oiling.
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