want 600HP, which block to chose?
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want 600HP, which block to chose? first off all, i'am kinda new to this site, i owe a couple of Ty's and 1 Syclone,
i would like to swap to v8 (ofcourse with turbo) for the bang for the buck, upgrading a v6, is kinda expensive, and still not as stout as the newer v8's.
stock they are around 330hp or so.
i read the topic about parish and his 5.3L v8 and i really like the idea of using that for an engine.
so can anyone help me with some advice?
Thanks
i would like to swap to v8 (ofcourse with turbo) for the bang for the buck, upgrading a v6, is kinda expensive, and still not as stout as the newer v8's.
stock they are around 330hp or so.
i read the topic about parish and his 5.3L v8 and i really like the idea of using that for an engine.
so can anyone help me with some advice?
Thanks
8 sec potential, 12 sec slip
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I went with an LS6 aluminum block. You should be fine with AL at that power level. If you were going to run a lot of boost and make over 750rwhp you may want to go to an iron block. But there are even people on here who have done more than that with aluminum.
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and what should be done to a vortec 5.3 L and swap the heads from a 6.0 one to lower the compression? i'am just thinking aout loud, cause i think the 5.3L's are abit cheaper cause alot of them are swaping the engines for bigger ones.
buy a complete 5.3 to get your bugs worked out(you can get them $450-$500) run it till it pukes. Then bore it to a 5.7 and put forged internals in it, with some 5.7 or 6.0 heads. Then you'll have a 5.7 iron block that will hold up to some major boost, and not have a ton of $$ tied up in it. Just my .02
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so, i think i need to go with an ls1 than, mainly because i know all the brackets out of a corvette are a bit compacterr, and doens't give me any problems with my stock steering system, does anybody know where or who sells them?
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Originally Posted by ChevyChad
May as well get an LS6... same thing pretty much, and roughly same price. Check out SDPC. I believe they are around $650 or so IIRC from last time I checked.
about a forged setup, i would like it alot, but i want to stay on a budget build for now. i have a Ty with approx 400-500HP which is screaming fast already at 12psi. so 500-600HP with a V8 in a Sy would be kicking. esp.with the 4l80E gears
He'll hook you up. 
not trying to shoot down any sponsors here but if you want to go forged and do it as cheap as possible then the only company i have come across was TSP and their forged 347 shortblock for i beleive $2800+shipping. that is the cheapest i could find anywhere...or maby a member here has something sitting around they would be willing to part with..don't forget to check the for sale forums and post in the wanted section as well...or try the sponsors...they always have deals runnin...i just hardly ever have the money!! lol
Parish has a Ford Fairmont drag car he is playing with and installed a stock 5.3 engine/TH400 with C5 Z06 Corvette cam (great for turbo setups)/better springs and T70.
He is making about 600rwhp with no signs of issues.
I would copy his setup:
http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...d.php?t=395971
He is making about 600rwhp with no signs of issues.
I would copy his setup:
http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...d.php?t=395971
8 sec potential, 12 sec slip
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Originally Posted by Black FormulaLs1
not trying to shoot down any sponsors here but if you want to go forged and do it as cheap as possible then the only company i have come across was TSP and their forged 347 shortblock for i beleive $2800+shipping. that is the cheapest i could find anywhere...or maby a member here has something sitting around they would be willing to part with..don't forget to check the for sale forums and post in the wanted section as well...or try the sponsors...they always have deals runnin...i just hardly ever have the money!! lol
