LS6 Block limits

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Nov 24, 2010 | 12:06 AM

Trl_ws6

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LS6 Block limits

I have a fully forged ls6 built for nitrous and just curios the limits of the block. I know a lot of people switch to an iron block and wasn't sure if there was a "breaking point". Thanks in advance.

Nov 24, 2010 | 12:10 AM

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You are gonna get varying advice about this.

Nov 26, 2010 | 07:08 PM

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What are you using the engine for? Aluminum blocks are actually very strong.

Nov 26, 2010 | 07:19 PM

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An aluminum block will take 1000hp if its properly built using good hardware like arp main studs and head studs with all the proper machine work.

Nov 26, 2010 | 08:03 PM

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Pill it till ya kill it. Honestly I think that the limitations could be endless as long as u have the correct tune in whatever your doing, if its nitrous be on top of your timing, fuel,plugs, dont over rev it, just watch what your doing. A wise man once told me a properly built nitrous motor should be able to spray the same amount of hp, as its making on the motor, if not more... and i have heard ls1's in the 1200 hp range.