Expectations On 6.0 Budget Build???
12-28-2014, 08:47 PM
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Expectations On 6.0 Budget Build??? I just acquired a LQ4 6.0L core for my "Project Greenbrier" 1972 Chevelle wagon...(I have a 5.3L in it now)
I have a set of Manley -4cc part# 592530C flat top forged pistons, 317 heads with a mild port job. I'll find some forged rods before the build...planned on using the stock crank...I'll either use an LS6/Z06 cam or have one spec'd for me, I'm going to use the truck intake. I'll get rid of the F-body exh manifolds and get some long tube's.
My question is...what's a reasonable HP expectation for a build like this...??? I want to build as much torque as I possibly can...I'm not looking for a "dyno queen". Would 400HP be too lofty a goal for this combo???
All I did to the 5.3 in the car now is freshen it up...installed a used LS6 cam. This engine runs very good...I can't imagine what some good heads, and more cubes would do.
I have a set of Manley -4cc part# 592530C flat top forged pistons, 317 heads with a mild port job. I'll find some forged rods before the build...planned on using the stock crank...I'll either use an LS6/Z06 cam or have one spec'd for me, I'm going to use the truck intake. I'll get rid of the F-body exh manifolds and get some long tube's.
My question is...what's a reasonable HP expectation for a build like this...??? I want to build as much torque as I possibly can...I'm not looking for a "dyno queen". Would 400HP be too lofty a goal for this combo???
All I did to the 5.3 in the car now is freshen it up...installed a used LS6 cam. This engine runs very good...I can't imagine what some good heads, and more cubes would do.
