Aluminum or iron?
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Aluminum or iron? Would it be better to go with an iron block if I plan on using a supercharger or Turbo setup with high psi? Or would the LS6 block work OK? If I don't use a turbo or blower I will be using 2-300 shot of N2O as well.
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Originally Posted by FASTONE
The ls6 block is no stronger then the ls1 block.Ironblock is much stronger.
If your machine work is high quality and the builder knows what they are doing, you shouldn't have any problems with the aluminum block. They've been used in racing for many years long before the LS1 series came along, and they go for mega bucks. There's all kinds of positives with an aluminum case. I'd go with the aluminum case. It's all in the prep work.
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Well, if it helps my goal is gonna be about 800 rwhp. Not real sure of what set up I want yet and the first step is picking the block. I like the C5R but it is quite expensive. I thought about a LS6 block with Darton sleeves, or an iron block? Just don't know. So far I'm leaning towards a LS6 block.
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If your looking for 800 hp you better not be on a limited budget. And if your not highly experience in engine buidling then just pull out a big bank roll and call one of the many speed shops and they will tell you what you need and build it for you. There is also not a stock componet in the drivetrain that can handle the power so you need seriously built car to handle that power too.
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Stock drivetrain, What's that? 
I already plan on having the whole bottom end built by an experienced engine shop. The rest is easy. I've done that all before just not the bottom. Not worried about money as I'm not the only one paying for it. My buddy and I are putting this thing together.
I already plan on having the whole bottom end built by an experienced engine shop. The rest is easy. I've done that all before just not the bottom. Not worried about money as I'm not the only one paying for it. My buddy and I are putting this thing together. 
Originally Posted by HAMRHEAD
Stock drivetrain, What's that? I already plan on having the whole bottom end built by an experienced engine shop. The rest is easy. I've done that all before just not the bottom. Not worried about money as I'm not the only one paying for it. My buddy and I are putting this thing together.
I already plan on having the whole bottom end built by an experienced engine shop. The rest is easy. I've done that all before just not the bottom. Not worried about money as I'm not the only one paying for it. My buddy and I are putting this thing together.