Value over power?
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Value over power? Hey Everyone,
Im planning an LS1 swap into my '89 iroc. Ive come up with a few different mod combo's, but im trying to hit the perfect combonation of "Best bang for the buck" Obviously i can spend tonnes of money for a super powerful motor, but i dont have the cash to spent to the moon.
Im trying to determine which parts are worth the cash for the increase in output/ efficiency they create.
So, ive come up with 2 combo's. Both, by my calculations, should make over 400hp, seeing they are essentailly LS6 engines.
Im looking for some input on this, feel free to move things between my 2 combo's to help me out, im new to the LSX world, and seeing im only 16, new the car world in general, though id like to say im fairly knowledgable towards the subject.
Anyways, here are my builds:
Build one: Approximate cost (excluding taxes,some parts used parts): $2000(give or take)
LS1 Short block:
LS6 Intake
Ported TB
GMPP Hotcam - 218/228 @.050 - .525/.525 lift
Harland sharp 1.8:1 Roller Rockers
OEM LS6 Heads
Stainless works Long tube conversion headers (to fit into my iroc)
Combo 2: $3800
LS1 Shortblock:
FAST Polymer intake
90mm TB
Comp Cam: 228/232 @.050 -.581/.588
Patriot CNC Ported LS6 heads (227cc, 58cc chambers, 310cfm @ .600lift)
MSD Ignition cables
Harland Sharp 1.8 Roller Rockers
Stainless works Longtube conversion headers
All help extremely appreciated.
Sheldon
Im planning an LS1 swap into my '89 iroc. Ive come up with a few different mod combo's, but im trying to hit the perfect combonation of "Best bang for the buck" Obviously i can spend tonnes of money for a super powerful motor, but i dont have the cash to spent to the moon.
Im trying to determine which parts are worth the cash for the increase in output/ efficiency they create.
So, ive come up with 2 combo's. Both, by my calculations, should make over 400hp, seeing they are essentailly LS6 engines.
Im looking for some input on this, feel free to move things between my 2 combo's to help me out, im new to the LSX world, and seeing im only 16, new the car world in general, though id like to say im fairly knowledgable towards the subject.
Anyways, here are my builds:
Build one: Approximate cost (excluding taxes,some parts used parts): $2000(give or take)
LS1 Short block:
LS6 Intake
Ported TB
GMPP Hotcam - 218/228 @.050 - .525/.525 lift
Harland sharp 1.8:1 Roller Rockers
OEM LS6 Heads
Stainless works Long tube conversion headers (to fit into my iroc)
Combo 2: $3800
LS1 Shortblock:
FAST Polymer intake
90mm TB
Comp Cam: 228/232 @.050 -.581/.588
Patriot CNC Ported LS6 heads (227cc, 58cc chambers, 310cfm @ .600lift)
MSD Ignition cables
Harland Sharp 1.8 Roller Rockers
Stainless works Longtube conversion headers
All help extremely appreciated.
Sheldon
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Originally Posted by TheSecretFormula
Have you actually priced any of these items b/c if you can build those engines at those prices build me one while your at it.
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how about a new 383 ls1 from SDPC 4500 including shipping, hes selling it right now. Check it out. Its his personal motor he never used. great deal if you read this in time.
Last edited by 92SilverSHO; Jun 2, 2007 at 07:37 PM.