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ERL Superdeck This popped up on my FB, thought it was interesting
http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tec...-ls-lt-blocks/
http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tec...-ls-lt-blocks/
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ERL builds very stout shortblocks. I have a customer in Sweden who bought one from me that I picked up down at ERL, they have a very nice operation and have a lot of shortbocks built and ready to go. Bob
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But of course a huge motor will always have the advantage of making power more easily and reliably.
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I've been curious about these for a while. Since cost is usually around $3200+core ($1500 or so), what is to keep someone from just spending the extra $300-500 and going with the Dart LS Next aluminum block?
Actually. The 6-bolt version of the ERL block is roughly $5000+core. The 6-bolt LS Next aluminum can be had for $5000 and you won't have to pay core costs.
Actually. The 6-bolt version of the ERL block is roughly $5000+core. The 6-bolt LS Next aluminum can be had for $5000 and you won't have to pay core costs.
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Is the LS Next proven ?
Dont hear many reports about it...although only real negative I see online is they all leak oil like **** lol
As to why I dont know.
Is the Next a direct replacement for an LS block ?
Dont hear many reports about it...although only real negative I see online is they all leak oil like **** lol
As to why I dont know.
Is the Next a direct replacement for an LS block ?
If you are willing to go away from GM, then… I guess a BAE hemi would be at the top???
Not only true with gm but I believe all big blocks. I'm not a expert but I've heard the hemi is the future power plant of drag racing.
I run a first gen Lsx block for over 6 years, no issues. over 2000 hp 1800.00
I race with a couple guys who run the ERL blocks with great success.
I race with a couple guys who run the ERL blocks with great success.
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they really arent that much larger of an envelope, 99% of engine bays that have a ls1 could fit a short deck bbc pretty easily. an iron block alum head bbc isnt really that heavy either, compared to a similar LS combo. theyre a good route for a 'budget' 2000hp motor.
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Massive assumption there ?
So a BBC will fit into say a Corvette easily ? GTO ? FBody ? or any other vehicles ?
Using all the same trans, headers, intakes etc etc ?
Swapping an entire drivetrain package is still a big ask, although at that point people probably dont care what engine they're using anyway, in which case it has no relevance to a thread about LS blocks !
So a BBC will fit into say a Corvette easily ? GTO ? FBody ? or any other vehicles ?
Using all the same trans, headers, intakes etc etc ?
Swapping an entire drivetrain package is still a big ask, although at that point people probably dont care what engine they're using anyway, in which case it has no relevance to a thread about LS blocks !
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anyone targeting 1500+ hp should be able to handle the task of adapting a bbc to their platform, its pretty easy.
its always good to have options and bbcs are very well proven.
LS stuff is sweet too and i have a late model aluminum 5.3 im hoping to use in a big superdecked motor some day, but i sure do miss my 468.
its always good to have options and bbcs are very well proven.
LS stuff is sweet too and i have a late model aluminum 5.3 im hoping to use in a big superdecked motor some day, but i sure do miss my 468.
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