HartAttack

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What makes a 346 motor forged??
I have a complete 2000 Ls1 at home. I am going to strip it all down to just the block.. i plan on having a heads cam and spray car.... is it easy to just add some forged slugs to it and call it a day?
What all does the "forged motor" consist of?
Thanks
-Chris

John_D.

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It depends... Forged pistons definitely. You could add forged rods next. Last, forged crank. Most people will tell you that the stock crank is good for gobs of horsepower, and no need to go forged on that part. Usually an aftermarket crank is just for going to a stroker config.

PREDATOR-Z

You do know that the LS1 is internaly balanced, right? I doubt there is anyone in Qatar that does machine work on LSx motors.(But I could be wrong)
IMO just send the shorblock to the US for a forged rebuilt (pistons and rods), you'll be a happier man.

Spellbound

I know Chris, I think he is just there as a guest, and will be back home to the USA eventually.

BTW Chris, whats up?

Check sig for times,

John02SS

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Yeah, chris will be coming back to Florida in a few more months. He better get on the motor build if he is gonna play with the SS!

Be safe Chris!

John

HartAttack

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Sup Duane...
Yes sir, i am just on another deployment with the air force...i'll be back in january. Meanwhile i am trying learn every little thing i can
sending you a pm ole buddie

HartAttack

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Damn you must have been typing this when i was typing my other post..lol
i guess i could have just talked to you, but i WAS trying to be sneaky LoL

Why you selling it or something

PortPros1

It's forged aluminum pistons, forged rods and the crank is also a forged 4340 piece most of the time. The difference is strength and weight. When a cast piece is made liquid steel or aluminum is poured into a mold and allowed to cool. The cast piece gets it's strength from the size or amount of metal it's made from. The piece is then machined and put into use. A forged peice is made under pressure, the pressure or compression makes the steel more dense. It is much stronger and can be made lighter because you don't need as much metal as a cast piece to have the same or more strength. It's then machined and put to use, in a nut shell that's the main difference. Stronger and lighter.
You will need to get your rotating assembly balanced if you change anything ie: pistons, rods, etc...
If you need help with your heads and cam (or short block) check out our web-site www.PortPros.com.
Advise is free, PM me, e-mail, or call. Ask for Harold
Good luck with your project.

dame

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yes you WERE trying to be sneaky!

John02SS

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Sneaky.......Sneaky! The SS will be here and ready by the time you get home. Should be sporting a lil' 200 shot!

John

PREDATOR-Z

Guest?? is that a new politicaly correct term?
In my days we used to say " as a consultant" and internally it was "on assignment".

HartAttack

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You could say that...its definitly a "00" status LoL
Looks like your somewhat close to were i am at.UAE is nice from what i hear.

I wont be ready for it..its gonna be a little bit...i cant wait to see you run it though...we need to get the ls1 back on top of the food chain in the panhandle again..LoL
btw...i am changing screen names now so you cant find out anything further about what i am doing


PortPros1 & John_D
Thanks for the advice!

I need to look into just the Pistons and Rods.... does anyone have a write up on how to install these? Thanks
-Chris

PREDATOR-Z

It is the same as any other motor, but still needs to be internally balanced and blueprinted.

I'd let a reputable shop do the assembly.