forged rods/pistons for my stock ls1?
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I currently have a ms3 cam on stock 241 heads with a hsw wet plate kit.
this winter I would like to just beef it up a little.I would like to just build it to handle a 200/250 shot. Right now I have a 150 shot on it, and im tired of it and want more....but dont want to take the chance on a stock bottom end.
so, what is the stock ls1 connecting rod length, and piston size? I would like to spend around $1200 at most. I will also be adding some prc 2.5 tsp heads down the road as well.
this winter I would like to just beef it up a little.I would like to just build it to handle a 200/250 shot. Right now I have a 150 shot on it, and im tired of it and want more....but dont want to take the chance on a stock bottom end.
so, what is the stock ls1 connecting rod length, and piston size? I would like to spend around $1200 at most. I will also be adding some prc 2.5 tsp heads down the road as well.
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H beams are rated at more normally, I beam's are cheaper and will normally do the job depending what kind of power you want. As for what cc's it depends on what heads you run and what length rods you run. With that determined you can determine what you want your compression at and get pistons accordingly
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I am looking at forging my stock ls1 and keeping my stock 241 heads on the car. I will be putting a master power t76 on the car. I would like to be between 700-800rwhp after its all said and done.
so, if you guys were in my shoes, looking to do a "budget" forged build on a stock block ls1, with stock 241 heads, what setup would you recommend?
so, if you guys were in my shoes, looking to do a "budget" forged build on a stock block ls1, with stock 241 heads, what setup would you recommend?
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I am looking at forging my stock ls1 and keeping my stock 241 heads on the car. I will be putting a master power t76 on the car. I would like to be between 700-800rwhp after its all said and done.
so, if you guys were in my shoes, looking to do a "budget" forged build on a stock block ls1, with stock 241 heads, what setup would you recommend?
so, if you guys were in my shoes, looking to do a "budget" forged build on a stock block ls1, with stock 241 heads, what setup would you recommend?
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In my opinion you should look at the Wiseco flat top pistons, and an eagle 6.125" H-beam rod with the ARP 2000 Rod bolts. This setup from us comes in at $1249.99 and I know both parts can handle that kind of nitrous no problem. I would also recommend looking at doing an ARP main stud kit at the same time you do this other work. It would leave you with a bottom end that should be rated to around 900.
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In my opinion you should look at the Wiseco flat top pistons, and an eagle 6.125" H-beam rod with the ARP 2000 Rod bolts. This setup from us comes in at $1249.99 and I know both parts can handle that kind of nitrous no problem. I would also recommend looking at doing an ARP main stud kit at the same time you do this other work. It would leave you with a bottom end that should be rated to around 900.
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In my opinion you should look at the Wiseco flat top pistons, and an eagle 6.125" H-beam rod with the ARP 2000 Rod bolts. This setup from us comes in at $1249.99 and I know both parts can handle that kind of nitrous no problem. I would also recommend looking at doing an ARP main stud kit at the same time you do this other work. It would leave you with a bottom end that should be rated to around 900.
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this is the type of answer I am looking for, but I am removing the nitrous off the car and looking to put a single turbo on it. Most likely in the t76 ball park. Looking for reliability but the capability to handle more power then my goal of 700-800rwhp. I want to keep the stock bore on the ls1, and stock 241 heads if I can.
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I am still very sure that those parts could hold that power. If you are looking to drop the compression for the turbo Wiseco also offers an -11cc dish with the steel top rings to handle some boost. Those pistons would easily be able to handle 20lbs of boost if needed. I would recommend at least honing the cylinders a little bit, Wiseco's pistons are a 3.903 bore and you want to be working with a fresh surface for a build like that.
now, I am curious about my ms3 cam. How would this work with boost? I know it would bleed off boost, but how much? Can I still reach my goals? The car is mostly a street/highway car anyways.
what compression ratio would I be looking at with the -11cc pistons and stock 241's?
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In my opinion you should look at the Wiseco flat top pistons, and an eagle 6.125" H-beam rod with the ARP 2000 Rod bolts. This setup from us comes in at $1249.99 and I know both parts can handle that kind of nitrous no problem. I would also recommend looking at doing an ARP main stud kit at the same time you do this other work. It would leave you with a bottom end that should be rated to around 900.
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I am still very sure that those parts could hold that power. If you are looking to drop the compression for the turbo Wiseco also offers an -11cc dish with the steel top rings to handle some boost. Those pistons would easily be able to handle 20lbs of boost if needed. I would recommend at least honing the cylinders a little bit, Wiseco's pistons are a 3.903 bore and you want to be working with a fresh surface for a build like that.