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

Turbo setup

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 26, 2005 | 11:24 PM
  #1  
BOOSTIN86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Plainfield
Default Turbo setup

Hi, im kinda new to the forums, ive been doing some searching and cant seem to find pistons that go below 9... in the compression. I am going to away to school soon and am about to by a short block to build. Other then alummium being lighter....should I go alumminum if im doing a turbo setup? obviously alumminum tends to warp under a lot of heat. Any comments?
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2005 | 11:31 PM
  #2  
FastKat's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,487
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

There are guys running a ton of power through aluminum blocks... and they don't warp under even extreme usage. So far the only identified problem I am aware of is main bearing cap walk on some extreme engine setups... so I guess the block flexes a little when pushed to some serious limits... I think the agreed consensus is around 750rwhp.

Check out the Forced Induction section

Originally Posted by BOOSTIN86
Hi, im kinda new to the forums, ive been doing some searching and cant seem to find pistons that go below 9... in the compression. I am going to away to school soon and am about to by a short block to build. Other then alummium being lighter....should I go alumminum if im doing a turbo setup? obviously alumminum tends to warp under a lot of heat. Any comments?
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2005 | 11:41 PM
  #3  
BOOSTIN86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Plainfield
Default

Yea that will happen under pushing any motor to the limits...and i apologize for my ignorace for the ls1
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2005 | 12:06 AM
  #4  
BOOSTIN86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Plainfield
Default

other then qestion were i can get the pistons....were can I get a 6.0 cast iron block? By the way i planb on puting this in a gto
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:11 PM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE