LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Which Block

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:25 PM
Share
  #1  
Bradygoodz's Avatar
Bradygoodz
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
From: Brentwood,Tn
Default Which Block
The 6.0 liter Iron Block or the aluminum,a friend of mine wants a 427 blower motor for his Zoh,which company would you recommend,which has the best customer support etc...Thanks
Reply
0
Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:49 PM
Share
  #2  
Jammer's Avatar
Jammer
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,657
Likes: 2
From: Albany, NY
Default
I'd say iron, but there a PLENTY of arguments against that.
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2003 | 12:16 AM
Share
  #3  
benpimpin1's Avatar
benpimpin1
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 334
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default
With that kind of power go iron, more weight, more strength.
Raw power = screw weight.
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2003 | 01:03 AM
Share
  #4  
BIGBOS's Avatar
BIGBOS
TECH Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 11,603
Likes: 0
From: Chi-Town, IL
Default
I have a 6.0L iron block with the stock crank, and I am going to be pushing 17-18psi through it with a cog setup soon....
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2003 | 01:30 AM
Share
  #5  
Bradygoodz's Avatar
Bradygoodz
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
From: Brentwood,Tn
Default
After calling MTI,JPR,More performance,He decided to go JPR 427,6.0l Iorn block,with a DI-SC or a V2.Thanks.
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2003 | 01:33 AM
Share
  #6  
BIGBOS's Avatar
BIGBOS
TECH Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 11,603
Likes: 0
From: Chi-Town, IL
Default
Good choice....what kind of crank did he put in the motor...
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2003 | 07:33 AM
Share
  #7  
Bradygoodz's Avatar
Bradygoodz
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
From: Brentwood,Tn
Default
4.125 callies......
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Oct 30, 2003 | 07:34 AM
Share
  #8  
Bradygoodz's Avatar
Bradygoodz
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
From: Brentwood,Tn
Default
he's going with sleeved ls6 block because mainly of the interchangability of the sleeves if something goes wrong
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Back to Subforum
Generation III Internal Engine
View Next Unread
any1 waiting for there patriot heads???




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:05 PM.

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