LS9 Short Block
09-07-2008, 09:59 PM
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LS9 Short Block Will the LS9 be available as a short block and do you guys think this would be a good option vs a custom built short block? Could be cheaper with great durability due to design features like the piston oil squirters. Would this be a good choice for a street car with very limited track use.
09-08-2008, 02:20 PM
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I dont want the entire engine, just the short block. I was just wondering if this would be a good short block vs. having an aftermarket build done for a weekend driver or will GM possibly price the short block so high that it wouldn't matter. I was just wondering since it was designed with boost in mind if it would be a good bottom end to build from?
09-08-2008, 03:26 PM
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what horse do you want. under 600. but an new complete ls3 and have it tuned, head work, and cam. then you will be fine. more then 600. it would be cheaper to buy a aftermarket one then GM.
09-08-2008, 04:49 PM
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09-08-2008, 07:30 PM
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The LS9 block is pretty much an LS3 block but it has oil squirters shooting under the pistons. Wanting a stronger bottom end makes sense, but I don't think you need to shell out that much cash.
Crazy part is about the LS9 is it uses so many parts from other engines. Even the 133 less horse LS7 - they share exhaust manifolds.
Crazy part is about the LS9 is it uses so many parts from other engines. Even the 133 less horse LS7 - they share exhaust manifolds.
