replacin ls1 bottom end
replacin ls1 bottom end i have a 109k mile ls1 block in my 1998 z28 and i was wondering if replacing the whole bottom end with a 6.0 iron block would be possible?
using my 5.3 teas intake and fuel stuff would this even be a good idea?
(i figure it be easy to get some forged pistons while the 6.0 is out to bc i'm a bottle baby)
using my 5.3 teas intake and fuel stuff would this even be a good idea?
(i figure it be easy to get some forged pistons while the 6.0 is out to bc i'm a bottle baby)
yeah im pretty sure thats possible but me personally i wouldnt do it i wouldnt want the extra weight up front and im pretty sure if u forged the ls1 bottom end it will hold alot more power then ur going to throw at it, just my 2cents
just rods and pistons, 1000-1500... that is if you stay with the stock crank. also have to add the cost of the shop to bore.(300-600 depending where you go) maybe a new oil pump while your in there 130
just depends how much upgrade you want to do and what power goals you have
just depends how much upgrade you want to do and what power goals you have
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I was also throwin around the idea of forging a extra stock LS1 short block. I figure I can find a high mileage short block for about $500. Then get the following:
Callies 6.125" LS1 Comp star rods w/ARP hardware $599
Mahle Fordge 346 LS1 pistons $509
Clevite bearing for complete motor $300 (kinda just guessed on this could be less)
ARP head bolts $140
GM heads/cam gasket kit $150
All parts from Texas Speed comes out to $1698 + shipping for parts w/o the extra short block. Thats using everything else that could transfer from my current motor. Plus the more work you can do yourself the more you'll save.
Callies 6.125" LS1 Comp star rods w/ARP hardware $599
Mahle Fordge 346 LS1 pistons $509
Clevite bearing for complete motor $300 (kinda just guessed on this could be less)
ARP head bolts $140
GM heads/cam gasket kit $150
All parts from Texas Speed comes out to $1698 + shipping for parts w/o the extra short block. Thats using everything else that could transfer from my current motor. Plus the more work you can do yourself the more you'll save.
