Need advice on LS9 supercharged 6.0 build
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Need advice on LS9 supercharged 6.0 build Hey all, like the title states, I could really use some help on my next build. I am getting ready to start building the engine, and need some help on what components to use. This is my first boosted engine build (aside from nitrous), so any help is greatly appreciated.
What I have is a l96 6.0, a ls9 supercharger with the lingenfelter shout and small pulley (12 psi pulley), lingenfelter gt9 cam, ls9 crankshaft, and ls9 heads. I also have ls9 rods, but I am wanting to stay away from using them, as I'd have to have custom made pistons to run them (and honestly, I was thinking of selling them to fund some of my other build).
I am trying to get 700-800 hp (flywheel) out of the 6.0, to begin with anyway. Eventually we may add some nitrous, so I want the engine to be built to handle it.
What I could use help with is suggestions on what heads to run, l92 or ls9 (I have both of them), and what rods and pistons to run. I'd like the compression to be around 9.0-9.2. The 6.0 engine is brand new, so I am not planning on boring it at this time.
Lastly, what are your thoughts on the dry sump oil system? I have the complete ls9 system, just not sure I want to go through the trouble of installing it on this setup. I do realize I am going to have to make a custom oil pan or front cover to run the ls9 crank with a wet oil system, and I was planning on using a lsa oil pump if I go this route. Thanks in advance for your advice.
What I have is a l96 6.0, a ls9 supercharger with the lingenfelter shout and small pulley (12 psi pulley), lingenfelter gt9 cam, ls9 crankshaft, and ls9 heads. I also have ls9 rods, but I am wanting to stay away from using them, as I'd have to have custom made pistons to run them (and honestly, I was thinking of selling them to fund some of my other build).
I am trying to get 700-800 hp (flywheel) out of the 6.0, to begin with anyway. Eventually we may add some nitrous, so I want the engine to be built to handle it.
What I could use help with is suggestions on what heads to run, l92 or ls9 (I have both of them), and what rods and pistons to run. I'd like the compression to be around 9.0-9.2. The 6.0 engine is brand new, so I am not planning on boring it at this time.
Lastly, what are your thoughts on the dry sump oil system? I have the complete ls9 system, just not sure I want to go through the trouble of installing it on this setup. I do realize I am going to have to make a custom oil pan or front cover to run the ls9 crank with a wet oil system, and I was planning on using a lsa oil pump if I go this route. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Keep it simple as can be. Use your 6.0 engine with LS9 heads and that cam. That engine is more than capable of handling 800hp on a stock bottom end. Don't add the dry sump stuff. Keep it as simple as possible to avoid issues. Your biggest problem will be only making 700-800 fly wheel hp 
x2 Keep it simple as can be. Use your 6.0 engine with LS9 heads and that cam. That engine is more than capable of handling 800hp on a stock bottom end. Don't add the dry sump stuff. Keep it as simple as possible to avoid issues. Your biggest problem will be only making 700-800 fly wheel hp
