View Poll Results: Which block/CI size/why?
Reuse my stock 346
7
46.67%
Buy an 13000 mile LS2 from a bud, hone and use that
4
26.67%
Buy a new LSx block, undetermined cube size (also has bling factor lol)
1
6.67%
OTHER, why
3
20.00%
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Planning my FI build
Planning my FI build As some of you may already know, my head/cam SS is putting down some nice numbers (479/417) as of today...
I like it, but I want to start building a motor for my new set up for Spring of 2008. I am leaning towards a procharger, and a built motor.
I have a few options at this point as to which motor I may go with, and how many cubes.
The car is 90% street, with some track time. My goal, with the fuel pump and rails/injectors I have now will be 750-800 wheel.
I want to know what motor will be a great foundation for this kind of set up.
THANKS!
I like it, but I want to start building a motor for my new set up for Spring of 2008. I am leaning towards a procharger, and a built motor.
I have a few options at this point as to which motor I may go with, and how many cubes.
The car is 90% street, with some track time. My goal, with the fuel pump and rails/injectors I have now will be 750-800 wheel.
I want to know what motor will be a great foundation for this kind of set up.
THANKS!
ps- I will build the motor myself, with the help of a shop owner who is willing to help me with all the right tools and so on...
This survey, and other questions is the beginning of research for me over the next few months, so any help is appreciated!
Erik
This survey, and other questions is the beginning of research for me over the next few months, so any help is appreciated!
Erik
keep your setup simple, it will all boil to how deep your wallet is.
A 402 with either a nice tt kit from speed inc or supercharger will do the job.
just be prepared to spend 15-20 grand.
A 402 with either a nice tt kit from speed inc or supercharger will do the job.
just be prepared to spend 15-20 grand.
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Originally Posted by Got Me SOM
keep your setup simple, it will all boil to how deep your wallet is.
A 402 with either a nice tt kit from speed inc or supercharger will do the job.
just be prepared to spend 15-20 grand.
A 402 with either a nice tt kit from speed inc or supercharger will do the job.
just be prepared to spend 15-20 grand.
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
I am learning more and more as I go, thanks guys....
keep em coming...basically shoot me your experience as well..it helps!
keep em coming...basically shoot me your experience as well..it helps!
What's your compression at with the motor you have now? If it's not too high, I say just strap on a procharger and see how it does. Starting with 479rwhp, it shouldn't take much boost to get you in the hp range you want. I started with 408rwhp and adding a procharger with 13psi almost got me to 700rwhp.
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Originally Posted by Screamin_Z
low compression forged LS2 and reuse ur heads and intake
I wouldn't be too comfortable putting 750-800whp thru a ls1/6 block
I wouldn't be too comfortable putting 750-800whp thru a ls1/6 block
Originally Posted by fouz65
i thought the ls1 block was good for around 900-1000 hp max? its atleast good till around 800 rwhp isnt? if its not, i wanna sell mine.
LS2 can handle the 1000hp all day. get a LS2 block and build a forged bottom end or buy a shortblock built from one of the sponsors.
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Originally Posted by Screamin_Z
no, ur getting the LS2 block confused with the LS1. 750 crank MAX on the LS1 or it's just a ticking time bomb. u'll see people pushing more but I don't suggest it.
LS2 can handle the 1000hp all day. get a LS2 block and build a forged bottom end or buy a shortblock built from one of the sponsors.
LS2 can handle the 1000hp all day. get a LS2 block and build a forged bottom end or buy a shortblock built from one of the sponsors.
Originally Posted by Screamin_Z
no, ur getting the LS2 block confused with the LS1. 750 crank MAX on the LS1 or it's just a ticking time bomb. u'll see people pushing more but I don't suggest it.
LS2 can handle the 1000hp all day. get a LS2 block and build a forged bottom end or buy a shortblock built from one of the sponsors.
LS2 can handle the 1000hp all day. get a LS2 block and build a forged bottom end or buy a shortblock built from one of the sponsors.
What exactly is wrong with the ls1/6 block going over that
There are several members here that have pushed the stock cube motors to some pretty impressive numbers and limits. Just curious what part of the block do you think is not as good as the LS2. Not trying to come off rude here at all, just never heard anyone say they wouldn't take an LS1/6 that's all.
Also a few post back you stated you wouldn't push an LS1/6 over 750-800 rwhp, then you said 750 crank? Any reason for that. Just learning here.
I do understand that the OP wants high numbers and would agree that the LS2 would better be suited for his goals. There have been several post about blocks and thier tolerneces and all. Like I said before just curious as to what part of the LS1/6 block you think is the weak link? Is it the cubes? A design factor?
Last edited by MonkeyBoneSS; Aug 22, 2007 at 10:42 PM.