SLP ZL 402 Stroker a flop, you tell me....
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Originally Posted by Lostpatrolman
I doubt the HPE is fully blueprinted. I agree the term has been adapted to be used very loosely and flexibly. I think they are using the term like horsepower said. The time required to fully blueprint an engine is rediculous.
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Originally Posted by SleepieAce
I didn't see this thread the first time around. It's an interesting read.
I only have two questions: Who are you guys using in the Dayton/Columbus area? I've been looking for someone to install a forged engine w/heads and cam on my Vette. And would this engine work in the Vette?
I only have two questions: Who are you guys using in the Dayton/Columbus area? I've been looking for someone to install a forged engine w/heads and cam on my Vette. And would this engine work in the Vette?
www.cofba.org & www.daytonfbody.org
Try and find posts from Mike Brown on Daytonfbody.org, he can do an install for you as he has done other C5s. For us F-body guys, we do the work ourselfs (club guys), and I tune them. I have tuned a few C5 also, but you'll need either LS1 Edit or HP Tuner.
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Originally Posted by Billiumss
check out:
www.cofba.org & www.daytonfbody.org
Try and find posts from Mike Brown on Daytonfbody.org, he can do an install for you as he has done other C5s. For us F-body guys, we do the work ourselfs (club guys), and I tune them. I have tuned a few C5 also, but you'll need either LS1 Edit or HP Tuner.
www.cofba.org & www.daytonfbody.org
Try and find posts from Mike Brown on Daytonfbody.org, he can do an install for you as he has done other C5s. For us F-body guys, we do the work ourselfs (club guys), and I tune them. I have tuned a few C5 also, but you'll need either LS1 Edit or HP Tuner.
I PM'd him the exact same info
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That was an interesting first post dont ya think?
On another note I got a reply from slp today on the bolts. I emailed them asking if the arp rod and main bolts were optional. and i quote
Hi Raymond,
The ARP bolts come standard with the 402 package so there is no upgrade
needed.
Dana P. Kermes
SLP Performance Parts Technical/Sales
732-349-2109 ext 146
m-f 8:30-5:00 lunch 12:00-1:00
On another note I got a reply from slp today on the bolts. I emailed them asking if the arp rod and main bolts were optional. and i quote
Hi Raymond,
The ARP bolts come standard with the 402 package so there is no upgrade
needed.
Dana P. Kermes
SLP Performance Parts Technical/Sales
732-349-2109 ext 146
m-f 8:30-5:00 lunch 12:00-1:00
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Originally Posted by gillbot
Excellent info! Perhaps a 402 in the future for Ray? I'm HIGHLY considering one myself.
Guys-
These engines are the "legit" - I think you're looking too far into it for missing links, cut-corners, or pitfalls...you won't find any
To answer a few concerns, SLP's 402 comes standard with:
H-beam Eagle rods
Clevite Bearings - rod/mains (not stock GM - save for cam bearings, which are GM)
ARP rod bolts...
And to clarify a little further on assembly:
All SLP 402 engines ARE built 100% by SLP, in Toms River, NJ - not farmed out
We measure and cut/set EVERY ring gap on EVERY individual cylinder
We mockup-assemble and measure EVERY bearing clearance
Rod stretch on rod installs
Iron blocks ARE machined by SLP for LS1 accessory drives
BTW, engines and kits are IN STOCK and SHIPPING -
For those that prefer to build their own engines, we also offer the 402 rotating assembly outright. We have photos of the rotating assembly on the webpage, albeit, they are small photos. Car Craft magazine will be running a full editorial with good detail photos of all the parts in an upcoming issue. They also will have a 'video' of the 402 on our dyno, being thrashed
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Originally Posted by z-ya
The spec on the rods is somewhat vague , is the rod material 4340 or 5140?
SLP ZL 402 - built with:
Forged 4340, Eagle H-Beam rods with ARP 7/16" 8740 bolts
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it seems a 402 would be a good investment because you still have room for a future build.isn't .o30 over all you want to overbore these iron blocks?if i got a 408 and maybe had a ring failure or something that scored the cylinder wall i would be pissed if the block was allready ruint.does hre or hpe build unbored blocks? a .030 overbore only gains you 5-10 hp anyways.