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Old 08-10-2010, 02:31 PM
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Question Need info on bottom end

I was wondering if I can get as much info as possible on the bottom end of an ls1. Ex how much hp/ torque there good for. The sizes of the pistons and rods. Material there made from. What is a good aftermarket substitue for a N/A engine. Something tht can put out 500+. Nitrous is also a possibility.

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Stock bore size is 3.898"

Stock rod length is 6.125"

The stock bottom end is good to 500-550 hp with a safe tune, some have pushed it more but thats usually when people go with forged internals. 500 rear wheel HP is tough to hit on the stock 346ci N/A. If you want 500+ hp with out go gas or forced induction go with a 4" crank to get 383ci VS the stock 3.622 stroke.
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I'd love the power of an all motor 500whp over just bottle fed. What is a good rod and piston combo. Also what about bearings, is an ls1 crank decent? I should probably just buy a book.
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Chris Werner and Will Handzel both have awesome books on LS engines. They're published by "SA Design". Buy them! About $15 a piece.




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