should I run the motor until it breaks or forge it first?
should I run the motor until it breaks or forge it first? I have a turbo setup. At 515whp right now @ 11psi, stock cam, 2002 ls1 with t56. I'd like to thow a cam in and maybe up the boost to get it at 600whp. Should I run the motor until it breaks or forge it first? I hear most likely the first thing to go would be a ring land. But what are the chances it will ruin my block if it goes or would I most likey just need to bore it out like I'd have to anyway if I forge it ahead of time. I've heard some ls1's run 600+ for a few years so it would be nice not to have to forge the motor if I don't need to.
i woudnt risk it if i were you. if a piston lets go, chunks of that piston can go through your head, destroy your head and possibly destroying your turbo to. if a rod lets go, well then your whole entire block is fucked.
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I have a turbo setup. At 515whp right now @ 11psi, stock cam, 2002 ls1 with t56. I'd like to thow a cam in and maybe up the boost to get it at 600whp. Should I run the motor until it breaks or forge it first? I hear most likely the first thing to go would be a ring land. But what are the chances it will ruin my block if it goes or would I most likey just need to bore it out like I'd have to anyway if I forge it ahead of time. I've heard some ls1's run 600+ for a few years so it would be nice not to have to forge the motor if I don't need to.
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I would do the cam, you could probably gain a good amount of power, without reaching more dangerous cylinder pressures. Either way I would say a perfect dyno tune and the right fuel will be essential. I would not increase your boost unless you build the engine with forged components. I would not risk it unless you can afford to replace it.
