Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

400rwhp possible with just bolt-ons?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 06:28 PM
  #41  
WILWAXU's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,378
Likes: 1
From: League City, TX
Default

Originally Posted by leeluther252
I had never heard of this challenge being offered to them, but I'm sure you are right. I did see them make the challenge of taking their car to a neutral place and having it dynoed and tore down. Whoever lost, would eat the bill.
Im not taking up for them.. i dont believe it any more than you do....
Thinking back on it, that might be the more correct story. Other than Steve did say he would put up the $$$ and they didn't bite.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:10 PM
  #42  
Deamon2002's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Default

Just curious, but what is everyone considering bolt-ons? IMO rocker arms, valve spring, pushrods, and retainers are all bolt ons. You could get really good puchrods, and some really stiff valve springs, and jack up the rev limiter. Those parts would cut abck on valve float, what? Till maybe 63-6500 RPM?There could be some more power in there, advance the timing, 91 octane.........maybe a bottle of octane booster, I think you could pull it off.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:22 PM
  #43  
blkZ28spt's Avatar
11 Second Club
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,524
Likes: 1
From: The South
Default

Those are not bolt-ons. I like the definition that bolt-on only means you stay naturally aspirated and nothing you changed/add touches engine oil. Rockers count the same as a cam.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:51 PM
  #44  
Deamon2002's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Default

Ahh, see I could see it happening if ya'll thought those were boltons like me. If those aren't able to be installed well, I don't know how you could pull it off, I mean don't the stock valve springs fall flat at what? 6K~6200 RPM? And let's not even get started on stock pushrods. You could always eat some frijole's and sit in front of the intake a work some out. LOL.
Reply
Old May 14, 2010 | 03:44 PM
  #45  
FearTheDeer's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

Bringing it back from the dead.....

Has anyone done this yet?
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 02:24 AM
  #46  
FearTheDeer's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

Come on I know its been 5 years but I wanna know. Has it never been done? or is it done all the time and its not a big deal anymore?
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 05:13 AM
  #47  
Datankid069's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: Pensacola, FL
Default

I made 420rwhp with the mods listed below; whether you guys consider those "Bolt-on's" it is what it is! Hope that helps you out man!

(((((STOCK FUEL SYSTEM)))))

MS3 cam
k&N
FTP 104mm lid
95/92mm combo (ported)
100 mafs
Mac shortys (ported), off-road Y, through stock muffler
Comp cam springs
Texas speed push rods
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 05:18 AM
  #48  
bene's Avatar
Trunion King
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 3
From: Texan in Colorado
Default

LOL. a cam, push rods/springs, bolt ons?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 15, 2010 | 01:07 PM
  #49  
FearTheDeer's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
The definition that bolt-on only means you stay naturally aspirated and nothing you changed/add touches engine oil. Rockers count the same as a cam.
But good #'s none the less.

Keep them coming fellas even if you got close.
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 01:20 PM
  #50  
transam19's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Default

talk to mike norris and he can make it happn. friend of mine made 417 with ms3 cam, ls6 intake, hooker headers and cutout. mike is a great guy and i wouldnt mind drivng to go take my car to have it tuned by him.
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 02:43 PM
  #51  
King Nothing's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,768
Likes: 26
From: Central Valley
Default

a cam is internal mod not a bolt on so no. with full bolt-on's your not going to make 400rwhp
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 03:20 PM
  #52  
FearTheDeer's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

alright well whos come the closest and how'd they do it?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:45 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE