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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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I am kind of a noobie to LS1 engines, but I was tossing around the idea of building an f-body to drag race.

I determined that I want to run a GT55-91 single turbo setup.

The question that I have is what type of engine setup would you guys recommend to make 1200+HP? I was thinking an iron block 408.

What would need to be done to the bottom end (main girdle, cement block)? What head/cam/intake package would you recommend?

If I did do a 408 what internals are best to support the power that I want to make?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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I suggest you do a lot of reading in the internal engine section and/or contact one of our sponsors. The iron block 6.0's are def tough with good forged internals. I prefer the AFR 225 heads for their thicker deck. And you would want a carb style intake.

Many will prob suggest the new LSX block.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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We are doing one just like that right now for Kyle Farley(NA$TY-TA)
408 iron block,world products heads,eagle crank and rods,je pistons,91 mm turbo,shooting for 1500hp,if you have any questions or need anything shoot me a pm or call the shop
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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I would either give LME (Brian), HKE, or Weber (Leo) a call..
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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We are running an awsome special on our shortblocks, we can even finish it off as a longblock for you. You can check some prices here:http://weberracing.net/Engine-Type-G..._31/index.html

You can also shoot me a PM with any questions you may have.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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I appreciate all of your advice, I know it is much easier to just say "search". I really appreciate you pointing me in a direction of some respected people.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Look at LMR's record setting car with the 106mm. The engine in it was built by LME and also Wormboy's motor is built by them..
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by brobards
I am kind of a noobie to LS1 engines, but I was tossing around the idea of building an f-body to drag race.

I determined that I want to run a GT55-91 single turbo setup.

The question that I have is what type of engine setup would you guys recommend to make 1200+HP? I was thinking an iron block 408.

What would need to be done to the bottom end (main girdle, cement block)? What head/cam/intake package would you recommend?

If I did do a 408 what internals are best to support the power that I want to make?
theres a member on here with the same set up, ill try to find his screen name

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his name is 2000 Tran Zam
2000 Ws6 Trans Am 408 6.0 Stroker/GT55 Turbo
Suspension:
Random Tech. Adj. torque arm,QA1's, BMR tubular LCA's, BMR adj. panhard bar, BMR Drive Shaft Loop, LG tubular weld on sub frames
Dyno Numbers:
Pump gas 893rwhp and 903rwtq SAE corrected.
Misc. Mods:
SLP Line Lock, Harlan Shift light, Autometer Dual gauge pod.
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Take a look at what we're using for this build, we're starting out with a Warhawk block.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=34
Are you talking 1200 hp at the engine or at the tires? Bob
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by brobards
I am kind of a noobie to LS1 engines, but I was tossing around the idea of building an f-body to drag race.

I determined that I want to run a GT55-91 single turbo setup.

The question that I have is what type of engine setup would you guys recommend to make 1200+HP? I was thinking an iron block 408.

What would need to be done to the bottom end (main girdle, cement block)? What head/cam/intake package would you recommend?

If I did do a 408 what internals are best to support the power that I want to make?

Like Shawn said im doing a few changes to what i had before....

My 1st question to you is how big is your budget for this Drag Project??
What all is done to the car right now??

The reason i ask is where talking anywhere from $25-$50K for a full on project.

Id rethink the GT55 also.... My Turbo uses some of the GT55 parts but not the weak shaft that comes in it normally.... thats part of the weak link in it...
Its a Custom unit from Forcd Inductions.

Kyle
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
theres a member on here with the same set up, ill try to find his screen name

***EDIT***
his name is 2000 Tran Zam
2000 Ws6 Trans Am 408 6.0 Stroker/GT55 Turbo
Suspension:
Random Tech. Adj. torque arm,QA1's, BMR tubular LCA's, BMR adj. panhard bar, BMR Drive Shaft Loop, LG tubular weld on sub frames
Dyno Numbers:
Pump gas 893rwhp and 903rwtq SAE corrected.
Misc. Mods:
SLP Line Lock, Harlan Shift light, Autometer Dual gauge pod.

Yup, thats me haha.

Ill shoot you a Pm if you had any general questions...
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