Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

biggest cube daily driver?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 18, 2004 | 06:43 AM
  #1  
Woody99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Wauconda, IL
Question biggest cube daily driver?

i had originally planned on not touching my stock block, but i've read so much about it i'm convinced now. i've looked around through some of the threads here and the only thing i've been getting is "how big is the limit" kind of questions. i wanted to know how big i can safely go on an ls1 block and still have daily driver reliability. i was really looking at the 427 but am open to any suggestions right now. and also, which companies make good internals (crank, pistons, rods, bearings, etc.) i would love to save a little money if i can, but i don't want poor quality parts. also, i'm going to be going with either a turbo or a blower in the near future, and if there's anything else besides a low CR that i need to know for the internals. any help would be tremendously appreciated. thanks.
-Woody
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2004 | 06:59 AM
  #2  
jrp's Avatar
jrp
SN95 Director
20 Year Member
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 10,755
Likes: 7
From: Valencia, Ca
Default

theres like at leasts 4 stroker threads just on the first page all of which answer your question

if your looking to save money then throw the 427 out the window. look into a 383 or a 408 iron block or SLP's new 402 shortblocks. biggest you can go on the ls1 block w/o resleaving is 395ci if i recall. resleave and you can go up to 454 w/ the appropriate stroke.
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2004 | 07:09 AM
  #3  
PREDATOR-Z's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 14,620
Likes: 17
From: BFE
Default

I would go for either 402 or 408.
I was looking at it myself and HPE has a good 408 for around $3800 I believe.
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2004 | 08:37 AM
  #4  
abate1224's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: BEAUMONT, TX
Default

i am getting a lunati 395ci built, i'll let you know how streetable it is.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:25 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE