Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

5.3 or 5.7 800+whp

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 06:55 PM
  #41  
MY_2K_Z's Avatar
TECH Addict
10 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,144
Likes: 43
From: Houston
Default

Originally Posted by oscs
800whp LS1 "Living forever" is a bit much.. But hey, This is LS1tech.com
Gotta love it right!
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 07:16 PM
  #42  
B18B1LS1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 6
From: Lawrenceville, Ga
Default

Originally Posted by coltboostin
I think a stock LS1 would live forever at 799whp. And remember, HP does not break ****, torque does. I ran almost 2 seasons around 850whp, and only bent rods after some tard at a car meet cranked my boost controller and set the car to "all of it"
You mean like some random person walked by and cranked your boost controller all the way up?!
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 07:43 PM
  #43  
Ragna's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Default

I mean I miss my integra GSR turbo, 450whp Honda, was stupid quick and pretty fun to drive just wanted a v8 since ive never had one and now I miss my turbo lol. shoulda just stole the turbo off that car but woulda been a hard sell without it.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 07:56 PM
  #44  
ls1charged's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,477
Likes: 3
From: FL
Default

Originally Posted by Ragna
I may do this then buy a 5.3l when I blow up the ls1 and deal with it then
Had i not just blew up my LS1 i was gonna sell it, and buy a JY 5.3 and use the rest of the money to boost it...
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 08:25 PM
  #45  
Black98s10's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee, Wi.
Default

Originally Posted by Ragna
I mean I miss my integra GSR turbo, 450whp Honda, was stupid quick and pretty fun to drive just wanted a v8 since ive never had one and now I miss my turbo lol. shoulda just stole the turbo off that car but woulda been a hard sell without it.
Well I am trying to sell my civic. Turbo'd B16 with internals and head work done. Trying to fund the truck.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2016 | 08:28 PM
  #46  
Ragna's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by Black98s10
Well I am trying to sell my civic. Turbo'd B16 with internals and head work done. Trying to fund the truck.
sold my integra for 9.5 and put money into an account to save it. Wont use it for TA because id like to have money if **** hits the fan like it normally does.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 07:44 PM
  #47  
coltboostin's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,163
Likes: 16
From: Avon, Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by oscs
800whp LS1 "Living forever" is a bit much.. But hey, This is LS1tech.com
Im serious. Monitor oil for any material, safe tuneup, I dont see the motor ever failing under normal use with weekend spirited driving.


Originally Posted by B18B1LS1
You mean like some random person walked by and cranked your boost controller all the way up?!
Indeed.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 08:08 PM
  #48  
Ragna's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by coltboostin
Im serious. Monitor oil for any material, safe tuneup, I dont see the motor ever failing under normal use with weekend spirited driving.




Indeed.
I mean I would probably lay into every so often just to make me buy new tires every like idk few months but considering I cant drive this like 8 months outta the flipping year in Wisconsin that isn't too bad.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

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

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:28 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE