MyFirstLS1

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Well I found a cast iron LQ9 6.0 block finally ! !

So far what I have gathered is a
-6.0l LQ9 gen III 400$
-4.030" wisco forged -3.2cc pistons 700$
-callies compstar "I" beam 6.125" rods 700$
-ARP mainstuds 234 5608 215$
-Machine work and assembly 1273.16

Totaling 3288.16

Going with a TSP Magic stick 4 239/242 .649"/.609" Camshaft
PRC 5.3 stage 2.5 heads are going in. Forgot what CC i ordered

Intake will stay with the LS6 for the time being since my original schedule got bumped up by 6 months

Other parts
Tranzilla T56 from rockland standard gear
ls7 clutch
Spohn upper and lower control arms (still waiting to come in)
Spohn tubular k
Spohn Solid motor mounts
Rocker trunion upgrades

greenvortec97

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are you going to use that motor stand to bolt the k member on to the car?

MyFirstLS1

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No

I have to still install the rear main, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate then trans before installation.

Engine stand has to removed for that. Waiting for the control arms come in before I put that suspension on the new K member

greenvortec97

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gotcha, are those pistons going to allow the prc heads to get along with that cam?

MyFirstLS1

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with the -3.2cc reliefs absolutely.

RezinTexas

looks very nice, great pictures.

What PTV clearance do you have? What comp ratio?

lemons12

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What CR?

Needs a FAST.

HCI2000SS

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Oh wow, your build is going to be practically identical to mine...TMS 370 LQ9, very similar cam, same heads, and LS6 intake. I'm anxious to see how yours turns out From what I understand my compression should be somewhere between 11.1-11.8 depending on what my 5.3 heads were milled to. Texas Speed is guessing they were probably around 61cc. I'm going with Diamond pistons though.

MyFirstLS1

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honestly I bought the heads so long ago for this I don't remember what they spec'd out for me but CR was supposed to be around 11.3 I believe.

No clearance issues

I had a fast planned out for this build but the project was bumped up 5 months so for now it will just be running a ls6. If we see in the tune air is an issue it will be addressed

HCI2000SS

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Will you also be dynoing on the same dyno that you made the 411/393? If so this will be very interesting as I made almost the exact same hp as you with previous build, and will be going to that same dyno when i'm done as well

LS199CAMAROZ28

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I would not put that together with an LS7 clutch.

MyFirstLS1

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why do you say that about the clutch ?

and if I can get hold of that guy again yes it will be dyno'd there

LS199CAMAROZ28

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IMO with the power you will be making that clutch isn't going to hold up. I'd put a good one in while it's apart.

yonerhottlt1

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I'd be a lil iffy myself...throw a monster in there and never look back.

burbalanche

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got a monster 11" ceramic with all new hydraulics looking to sell.has about 150 miles on everything!!

HCI2000SS

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If you are running on street tires, don't beat on it, etc... that clutch might do fine. I went with a McLeod RST twin disk myself

LS199CAMAROZ28

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Well what's the fun in that.

MyFirstLS1

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Damn I was not expecting to read that much negativity on the ls7. I May stick it in there for the time being just to get the car up and running.

Luckily they are cheap enough it's almost a throw away part. Pulling the trans is cake as well.

But thanks for pointing it out guys !

DACTARI

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With the MS4 you will have a narrow power band, when you shift down you will be out of it during clutch engagement. I would think the LS7 will do fine.

MyFirstLS1

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Didn't think of that either lol

We'll see how it holds