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

help build my engine, time is here

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 08:58 AM
  #1  
crazygn's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Default help build my engine, time is here

Ok guys i have some money and iam looking to build a cheap engine. The car is a 2800lb notch mustang, street track car, it will be driven a good bit on the street. I'am looking for 400-450 rwhp.

I have a 1999 short block with 50,000 on it. Should i do anything else other then arp rod bolts before the build, iam going to pull the pistons and hone the cyl also. I should have around 2000 to spend right now amd i need to get the front ,rear covers and all that stuff

Heres a fast list of parts i was thinking but please add your thoughts since iam new

arp rod bolts
timming chain - not sure
heads - stock 5.3L heads dont know the #, will the stock rings hold the high compression from these heads, even if there milled
intake - ls6
cam - not sure, needs to clear stock pistons
oil pump - not sure
lifters - not sure
crank damper- stock maybe
valve springs


if i should change thing or go with another part please let me know , need to start getting the parts ready

thanks guys for any help
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:18 PM
  #2  
crazygn's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Default

anyone that could point me the right way with this engine that would be great

thanks
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:33 PM
  #3  
mjcotroneo's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
From: uptown dallas
Default

ls2 timing chain.
when you say you want a cam to clear the stock pistons are you wantin the biggest cam you can get with clearance or what?

from what i have seen 706's out flow the stock heads. how much compression are you wantin to run stock ls1 is abt 10:1 ls6 are 10.25:1, what are you wanting to mill them too?

ported ls6 oil pumps are a good go

all the lifters are pretty good, a lot of people go with the ls7 or ctsv lifters so you may try those.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:41 PM
  #4  
crazygn's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Default

yes the biggest i can go with out clearance problems. I was looking at a set of 706 heads that where milled around .030 i think. Pnmp gas is cool but iam fine if it needs to be a small mix.

thanks i didnt even think of those parts you listed
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:39 AM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE