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

LS3 valve relief question

Old Sep 23, 2011 | 12:19 AM
  #1  
Fast 95 Z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
15 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
Default LS3 valve relief question

Building a 408 stroker with a 2003 LQ4 block. About to order the rotating assembly from texas speed. I have LS3 heads for the build and was going to order the Wiesco 4.030" -8cc pistons. Part number is 10-K394X3. Does anyone know if these wiesco piston's will work with LS3 head's intake valve? One more quick question to double check my math. I'm shooting for a compression ratio of 10.8:1. I'm ordering .040" head gaskets assuming pistons are .005 out of the hole with 70cc heads and the 4" stroke. And of course the -8cc pistons. I appreciate anyones opinions before I drop $2300 for the rotating assembly!

Thanks!
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2011 | 11:03 AM
  #2  
Sales4@Texas-Speed's Avatar
LS1TECH & Trucks Sponsor
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,768
Likes: 9
Default

All wiseco pistons already have a valve relief cut for LS1 and L92 valve sizes so there will be no problem there. My compression calculator came up with 10.7:1 with that combination.
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2011 | 11:09 AM
  #3  
Fast 95 Z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
15 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by JohnJanz@Texas-Speed
All wiseco pistons already have a valve relief cut for LS1 and L92 valve sizes so there will be no problem there. My compression calculator came up with 10.7:1 with that combination.
Thanks John, i'll be ordering a rotating assembly next week then! I just rounded 10.78:1 to 10.8:1 if thats the same number you got. Either way wanted to keep it under 11:1 due to running a carb with 91 octane. And keep DCR at 8.5:1.
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:14 PM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE