mark_p

Motor should be fired next week and on the dyno.

Build specs:
LS7 block
forged Wiseco pistons
forged rods and stroker crank (442ci)
Livernoise ported heads (w/valve job and new valves)
921 comp springs
hardened pushrods
LSX-R 102MM intake
60Lb injectors
comp cam
new timing gear and chain
new lifters
roller rockers
Kooks LT headers
full exhaust
New Era CAI
oil catch can
Fidenza twin disc clutch
hurst short throw shifter
Progressive Zex nitrous system with independant fuel system

marksboy7

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Lookin nice

RsSean

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Atleast you have a lot more room in that 5th gen to remove that motor from the top.

Looks like it will be a lot of fun.

02SLOMARO

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^^ second that. i pulled my motor and trans as one out the top last friday. that was a s.o.b. by myself. lookin good op.

mark_p

yeah this motor is a pice of cake from the top. didn't even have to take the hood off.. A lot of companies are dropping the whole cradle out of these 5th gens??? I don't know why??

blackls1ta00

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wow ripping up a new car,must be nice to have money...

68lemans

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who,s doing the work 4 you?

mark_p

Yes having a little disposable money helps. No kids yet. Haha! I figured I'd build my dream car while I am still young enough to enjoy it.

Dlynch1130

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Mark:

Your ride sounds like it will be a blast to drive. I am doing a similar engine build for a G8 and I am curious as to the compresssion ratio you are gettting and which Wiseco piston you are using.

Thanks

mark_p

I kept my compression ratio ~11.15:1 because I want it to be very streetable and because I will be running a 200 progressive shot on it. I am not sure the exact piston without looking at the box. It is their new coated pistons. Piston choices a very limited for the ls7442 builds unless you go custom.

mark_p

The work is being done at spectacle solutions in Memphis tn. They specialize in ls series engines.

Dutchman427

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Looks good man... You will have a blast with that set-up for sure.

Dlynch1130

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Matt:

Thanks for the feedback on the pistons you are using. If you happen to see the box and remember the part number, I would lke to get it from you. When I look at the Wiseco catalog for the 4.1 and 4.125 stoke pistons with the 4.125 bore, (assuming the 70cc combustin chambers), I only see choices for 12.2 and 10.0 compression ratios. I would like to get the 11.1 or so that you are getting.

xZZx

SO MUCH WIN!!!!!

Wow, that thing is going to be mad fast. Maybe a little weight reduction though, those 5th gens are heavy!!!

Reaper SS

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Very nice good luck with it my LS7 442 is coming together right now too not too many out there building them this way.

Looking good.

Oh4GTO

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You selling the LS3?

tektrans

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Tearing up a 2010. Love it!!!

airforcemanss

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um... how safe is it to spray a 442 ls7 block? i guess a lot of timing is going to be pulled when activated??? if i had the money right now i would be doing the same block/cubes not sure on how much nitrous can be used though too many pple on here say should/should not be done. who's building the motor?

+1 on the no bag'ig

white mayhem

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This sounds likes its gonna be a fun project for ya!!

GT-OH

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Looking good! Keep the pics coming.