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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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I just got my hands on a 2013 lsa engine and was wondering whats the safe amount of whp I can push out with out touching the bottom end I also have a borg warner s475 t4 110 back that I purchased for the ls3 thats currently that in my car and was wondering is its best to remove the factory sc unit off the lsa and replace it with a single turbo setup. What u guys think.
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Why would you take the sc off the lsa? Why not just turbo the ls3?
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 11:15 PM
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Well I figured that that lsa would be the better option for boost considering that its a bit lower on compression plus it has a bit stronger rods and oil squirters to keep the piston cooler.id just figured it would be the better engine to make power. Im still undecisive on what im gonna do either way im working on doing the turbo hot side now since I still have the ls3 in the car.
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With a good setup and tune you should be able to make a good 800whp easy. LS3's have been handling that and more so a LSA should be fine.
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 02:31 PM
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Sweet thats what i been seeing after a bunch of research over a period of time i just dont want to abuse either engine i decide to go with but more then likely im gonna run with the lsa. i just bought a tig welder and should be here by the middle of the month so hopefully i should get to welding the hot side after i get a some practice with the machine.
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