how strong is the ls3 bottom end
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Staging Lane
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From: Chatsworth, GA
how strong is the ls3 bottom end getting ready to do a ls3 h/c/i with a turbo in my c5 z06. i was just wanting to know how far i could push it and be safe, if i could make over 700 whp i would be fine with it or should i change the pistons and rods or what, and i am only working with 10 k, so what can i do i can get a ls3 used for 2500, and i have a shop the will do the turbo kit for me for 4500 so i have 3000 to play with but need fuel stuff to
Here's a good link to get an idea, no your power goals would not be a good idea for a sbe Ls3.
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-1020-ts...-assembly.aspx
Minus a gooood shop to assemble and prep the block along with balancing it all.
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-1020-ts...-assembly.aspx
Minus a gooood shop to assemble and prep the block along with balancing it all.
800hp at 7k but you need to address the stock oil system. Not my opinion but from a shop's in Mich.
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I have yet to see a spun rod bearing or failure on a 2001 up rod bolt? Am I missing something here? This interwebs rod bolt stuff is getting out of control. If he was asking about spinning his 98' LS1 that high I would agree though.
With that being said the biggest issue at or above 7000rpm is the factory oiling system.
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TJ, tuner for Dave Adkins LSX 63' Impala, 6.95@198.
www.bakerengineeringinc.com
616-837-8975
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I have yet to see a spun rod bearing or failure on a 2001 up rod bolt? Am I missing something here? This interwebs rod bolt stuff is getting out of control. If he was asking about spinning his 98' LS1 that high I would agree though.
With that being said the biggest issue at or above 7000rpm is the factory oiling system.
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TJ, tuner for Dave Adkins LSX 63' Impala, 6.95@198.
www.bakerengineeringinc.com
616-837-8975
Last edited by 1lejohn; Jan 31, 2012 at 07:02 PM.
