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

Is this good enough for bolt ons?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 11:18 PM
  #1  
SVT THIS's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 2
From: Owasso, Ok
Default Is this good enough for bolt ons?

I just installed SLP LTs, SLP ORY, cutout, LS6 intake, lid, and a Fuddle converter.

I am planning on a set of 4.10s, a ported TB and an UD pulley. For a max effort LS1 (big heads and TRex on the way) is this good enough? Is there anything I am missing? I know about the smooth bellows and the aftermarket MAF but I have heard it's just a waste of money. Let me know guys, thanks
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 11:41 PM
  #2  
sdbrown84's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 907
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
Default

MAF is waste, bellows for looks only. Underdrive pulley, but it's a gamble with an auto. Don't forget the most important mod besides the driver... A good tune will work wonders. Get a dyno tune after your installs.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:18 AM
  #3  
TheBlurLS1's Avatar
That's what she said...
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 2
From: Nederland Texas
Default

With a 4400 stall, charging shouldn't be an issue. For max effort, I'd flycut the pistons and try to boost the compression. That huge cam is going to drop your DCR numbers.

You could also get an SSRA/FTRA and an electric water pump.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:27 AM
  #4  
orangeapeel's Avatar
ЯєŧąяĐ Єl¡m¡иąŧøя ™
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 16,083
Likes: 4
From: Justin, TX
Default

You are gonna need a tune if you want it to not fall flat on it's face. Trust me. I know.

Are you gonna daily drive this thing? I see you asking so many questions about it...just wondering if that is what you plan on doing. That stall is gonna suck ***** in heavy traffic.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:30 AM
  #5  
smok'nZ's Avatar
MASS seller approved
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (160)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,960
Likes: 3
From: OKLAHOMA
Default

yes have ed wright tune it look forward to racing you in my 408ci Z28 tulsa ok talked to you about the tb
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 10:10 AM
  #6  
Z28XTC's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 457
Likes: 0
From: Japan
Default

Whats the gamble on the pulley with an auto I heard that a pulley will give 4 or 5 more hp on a auto over a T56.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 10:22 AM
  #7  
c0ncEpT's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,514
Likes: 1
From: Shelby twp, MI
Default

Your going to need some wide rims and some stickey tires to be able to do anything with all this new power !
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 11:16 AM
  #8  
BIG_MIKE2005's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (116)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,221
Likes: 1
From: Skiatook, OK
Default

Originally Posted by SVT THIS
I just installed SLP LTs, SLP ORY, cutout, LS6 intake, lid, and a Fuddle converter.

I am planning on a set of 4.10s, a ported TB and an UD pulley. For a max effort LS1 (big heads and TRex on the way) is this good enough? Is there anything I am missing? I know about the smooth bellows and the aftermarket MAF but I have heard it's just a waste of money. Let me know guys, thanks
Well I would do rod bolts or you might end up having to get a new motor before long. Also with all the new power & 4:10 gears in a stock rear your asking for some trouble. I wouldn't swap gear until you get the 12-bolt, cause you will need it before long also.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-2

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-9

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:08 PM
  #9  
Photochop's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (74)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,742
Likes: 4
From: In the garage
Default

The big convertor in traffic should be the least of your worries, it's not bad..unless you're talking about how gas mileage suffers with city stop and go driving (at least you don't have to 2 foot it like a 6 spd)

Do the pulley, you're going to have the front of the motor apart, might as well (I saw 10 rwhp out of it)

Ive heard about 4.10s in stock rears being a bad call...don't know what to believe on that. I'll tell you how 3.73s are early next week when I get my car back with the t-rex and new heads

Robert @ Extreme mentioned getting a shaner ported TB and a ram air setup...which I'll probably do here in a couple months.

With the size of the T-rex its hard not to drop DCR, but it's not near as bad being ground on a 110 lsa

Lastly, have Jason @ the unnamed shop tune on it and you should be happy. I'll let you know what mine does hopefully later this week when they're done with the dyno thrashing
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:34 AM
  #10  
SVT THIS's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 2
From: Owasso, Ok
Default

So, how's the car running Ryan???
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:55 PM
  #11  
loloone's Avatar
LS1Tech Editor
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
From: NorCal and SoCal
Default

Get a SSRA or FTRA and either have New Era or Lingenfelter port/gasket match your LS6 intake mani.
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:28 PM
  #12  
Photochop's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (74)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,742
Likes: 4
From: In the garage
Default

Originally Posted by SVT THIS
So, how's the car running Ryan???
Still not tuned. My buddy's car took forever to tune and they're tellin me that they're doing mine next. I hope mine doesnt have half of the issues his did! I'm crossing my fingers to have it by the end of this week...I'll keep ya posted
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:05 AM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
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 | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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