Supercharged C5 Z06 - Forged Questions
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Supercharged C5 Z06 - Forged Questions
Hey guys, I have been looking around lately at buying a new forged LS2 short block to swap into my 2004 Z06. I recently finished by build and am making way more power than I expected on the stock LS6 bottom end, 829 / 747 at 13 psi.
Here is my build list:
A&A V3 Ti with 3.6" pulley
80# Deka injectors
52mm Turbosmart BOV
NGK TR6 plugs
2 bar MAP sensor
IAT sensor spliced post MAF
A&A external dual fuel pump with return
Turbosmart FPR2000 - static
Alky meth injection - single nozzle
Tick stage 2 blower cam (227/243, .625"/.615', LSA 116+6)
Straub trunion kit
Tick hardened pushrods (7.375")
Tick .660" dual valve spring kit
Stock lifters
Stock heads
Stock bottom end
ATI stock sized balancer - pinned
ARP crank bolt
Katech C5R timing chain
C6 PS pulley
Melling 10295 high pressure oil pump (red spring / black o-ring)
Dewitts cut down radiator / cradle at stock height
SPAL fans
Stock thermostat
LG pro long tubes 1 7/8" with catless x
Borla stingers
ECS diff brace
Mantic twin disc ceramic with lightened steel flywheel
Hurst short shifter
Antivenom mod
New TOB
New stock slave cylinder
AEM wideband
Autometer boost gauge
Air pump delete / exhaust block off
EVAP delete from driver's intake manifold
Vibrant vacuum block to T fitting in brake booster
(2 lines to external fuel pump hobbs at 4 psi / 7 psi, 1 line to BOV, 1 to boost gauge, 1 to alky meth kit)
New fluids (diff / trans / oil / clutch / PS)
New intake manifold gaskets
New valve cover gaskets
New water pump gasket
New front timing cover gasket
New rear main seal
Here is a link to the build:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ispreloading=1
I have considered several options including just sending the LS6 block for a forged rotating assembly, but thought the added cubic inches would be a plus since I'm pulling the motor. Based on some searches, I think the LS2 would be the way to go but am open to other options. I want to keep the LS6 top end and do not want to replace a bunch of items that I recently bought. I hope these parts would transfer over to the new block?
Can I reuse my stock LS6 243 heads and intake manifold on the LS2? Would my LG long tubes fit clearance wise with the new block? Also does the LS1/6 ATI balancer fit the LS2 crank?
What compression should I aim for with 13-14 psi?
Finally, could you tell me what modifications would be required to make this motor fit? I’ve read of a few things including new tap for knock sensors, relocating cam position sensor, new front cover, grind bracket near the engine mount, harness extensions, valley guide, etc… I would plan to buy everything new with a 24x reluctor wheel and not run a Lingenfelter box.
I would plan to do the install myself. I’ve done everything up to this point, aside from the tuning.
Thanks!
Here is my build list:
A&A V3 Ti with 3.6" pulley
80# Deka injectors
52mm Turbosmart BOV
NGK TR6 plugs
2 bar MAP sensor
IAT sensor spliced post MAF
A&A external dual fuel pump with return
Turbosmart FPR2000 - static
Alky meth injection - single nozzle
Tick stage 2 blower cam (227/243, .625"/.615', LSA 116+6)
Straub trunion kit
Tick hardened pushrods (7.375")
Tick .660" dual valve spring kit
Stock lifters
Stock heads
Stock bottom end
ATI stock sized balancer - pinned
ARP crank bolt
Katech C5R timing chain
C6 PS pulley
Melling 10295 high pressure oil pump (red spring / black o-ring)
Dewitts cut down radiator / cradle at stock height
SPAL fans
Stock thermostat
LG pro long tubes 1 7/8" with catless x
Borla stingers
ECS diff brace
Mantic twin disc ceramic with lightened steel flywheel
Hurst short shifter
Antivenom mod
New TOB
New stock slave cylinder
AEM wideband
Autometer boost gauge
Air pump delete / exhaust block off
EVAP delete from driver's intake manifold
Vibrant vacuum block to T fitting in brake booster
(2 lines to external fuel pump hobbs at 4 psi / 7 psi, 1 line to BOV, 1 to boost gauge, 1 to alky meth kit)
New fluids (diff / trans / oil / clutch / PS)
New intake manifold gaskets
New valve cover gaskets
New water pump gasket
New front timing cover gasket
New rear main seal
Here is a link to the build:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ispreloading=1
I have considered several options including just sending the LS6 block for a forged rotating assembly, but thought the added cubic inches would be a plus since I'm pulling the motor. Based on some searches, I think the LS2 would be the way to go but am open to other options. I want to keep the LS6 top end and do not want to replace a bunch of items that I recently bought. I hope these parts would transfer over to the new block?
Can I reuse my stock LS6 243 heads and intake manifold on the LS2? Would my LG long tubes fit clearance wise with the new block? Also does the LS1/6 ATI balancer fit the LS2 crank?
What compression should I aim for with 13-14 psi?
Finally, could you tell me what modifications would be required to make this motor fit? I’ve read of a few things including new tap for knock sensors, relocating cam position sensor, new front cover, grind bracket near the engine mount, harness extensions, valley guide, etc… I would plan to buy everything new with a 24x reluctor wheel and not run a Lingenfelter box.
I would plan to do the install myself. I’ve done everything up to this point, aside from the tuning.
Thanks!
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Thanks for the info.
Would you all recommend going iron block or sticking with an aluminum block? I would like to stay at the current power level and boost. What are the normal limits of these 2 blocks with a forged assembly?
Would you all recommend going iron block or sticking with an aluminum block? I would like to stay at the current power level and boost. What are the normal limits of these 2 blocks with a forged assembly?
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