LS1T56FTW

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Hi Guys,

I will update this thread as the car is built, gets dyno'd, etc. Just to help get some solid information out on how this setup does. I have decided to go with the "power under the curve" type build, so here are the mods I will be installing over the next few weeks:

-PRC 2.5 5.3 heads
-228/232 (XER lobes) on 111 LSA
-LS6 Intake (for now)
-Ported LS6 TB
-Ported MAF
-ASP UD Crank Pulley
-Monster Stage 2 Clutch w/ 18lb flywheel
-TSP LT's and ORY

That is pretty much the build as I can think of it off the top of my head. I am doing all the supporting mods (Katech rod bolts, Trunion upgrade, oil pump, 42# injectors, etc. etc.) as I do plan on spraying the motor sometime down the road. The car is a 99 Z28, T-56 car.

I really would like to see the car put down 450whp (When you dream, you have to dream big right? Haha). I have seen similar setups make anywhere from 420-440whp without doing the "extra mods" like the lightweight flywheel, UD pulley, taking the plate out of the exhaust, etc. etc. so I am hopeful. The car is on the stock 10 bolt so that will help keep the dyno numbers up as well. Will post up soon with pictures and dyno results.

iroczracer07

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Kinda interested in seeing where this is going, so I'll be here lurking

TransAm8723

Also interested. I'll be checking for updates. Goes without saying but good luck on the build.

iroczracer07

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I'll be ing too, lol

LS1T56FTW

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Heads came in today. For a budget head they look good, but I was surprised at how much "rough casting" was still showing after the CNC. Here are some photos. My camera absolutely sucks, I know.











I probably won't be able to get to working on my car for about 1.5 weeks so stay patient, lol.

garygnu

will you be running a bigger fuel pump and injectors ?

LS1T56FTW

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Yes, as stated in the original post.

LS1T56FTW

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Some progress:



Old man stopped out to help for a bit.

I remember this track pass, LOL:



Where I left off for the night:

LS1T56FTW

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Today's progress:





Pictures are not upside down, that is how the motor is on the stand.

SStressin

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looks like you are making good progress. shoud be close to your numbers you want... but that 10 bolt wont last long with the new power

gokussj4nr

Can't wait, subscribed!

jonisalex

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My future plans are pretty much exact so I'll be following. Good luck!

mjs1012

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Nice I love build threads lol. That flywheel looks like its taken quite the beating. Good luck op.

DigOnlySS

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Interested to see your results as well, keep us updated please.

LS1T56FTW

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Got the rod bolts and the heads/cam installed today. Still have to torque the heads yet. I will probably do that and the oil pump/pan and call it a night.

Some pictures:

Rod bolts installed:



Right after the cam install:



New lifters/trays:



Heads installed:



The 853 thing is a local joke, lol.

LS1T56FTW

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Seems like I didn't get all that much done today.

Oil pump:



Windage tray/pickup tube:



Front cover/pan:



Made sure the pan was flush with the rear of the motor, etc. Installed the polyurethane motor mounts today (more time consuming than I was hoping), and I also measured PR length. I am getting a very short PR (7.325" would be perfect) so I am hoping I did something wrong (I don't want to have to wait another week for more PRs).

LS1T56FTW

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Motor actually looks like a motor again:



Should be putting the k-frame back in the car tomorrow.

mjs1012

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looking good! its a great feeling having a complete motor ready to drop into your car

sscamaroburn02

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I always like following build threads no matter what is being built!! Hey is there a reason why you didn't upgrade to a better timing chain. Cheap insurance IMO. Good luck! In for some results!

LS1T56FTW

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I wish, I don't think I said it in this thread but I sent the PR's back for shorter ones. Car is going to have to sit for about a week and a half now.

I put an LS2 timing chain on there.

Made some progress:



I am seriously bummed that you cannot see that PP once the transmission is bolted on.



Hope to have the car rolling tomorrow.