Iron or Aluminum Block
Its COol Bro - there was NO harshness, I love reading you guys post. I have learned a LOT and I enjoy reading about the things you have tried, done, and going to do. Keep up the Good work, lata, Ark
For a street car and modest boost- 10 or so I would prefer the aluminum, but I am going the cheap way. I bought a bare iron 5.3 block; same as an LS1 block except smaller bore. (paid $45.00 off ebay). Use stock crank, good rods and pistons and ARP bolts. Bore to LS1 specs; 3.898 or .905 I think. This should work and save me a little money and be plenty strong.
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Originally Posted by y2khawk
I run an aluminum block.
Originally Posted by 8KickassRS9
bastard...lol. j/k man. how many times have you had the heads off btw since the mad boosting? and yea im suprised a stock crank can hold that ****. speaking of strong stock blocks, wtf is up wth the rumors considering how strong the new ecotec blocks? ive heard they can hold 1000hp or somethin crazy retarded.
I here the same, 1000hp on the aluminum block, I also here the ls1 block is stronger then the ls6, even though the ls6 has better alum. The improved cast in 'windage' vent holes are larger and weaker then the drilled holes in the ls1.
I believe the cartek 1200hp TT vetts are both aluminum.
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Originally Posted by TTSSZ
90% of the people are not going to damage the aluminum block.
I here the same, 1000hp on the aluminum block, I also here the ls1 block is stronger then the ls6, even though the ls6 has better alum. The improved cast in 'windage' vent holes are larger and weaker then the drilled holes in the ls1.
I believe the cartek 1200hp TT vetts are both aluminum.
I here the same, 1000hp on the aluminum block, I also here the ls1 block is stronger then the ls6, even though the ls6 has better alum. The improved cast in 'windage' vent holes are larger and weaker then the drilled holes in the ls1.
I believe the cartek 1200hp TT vetts are both aluminum.
