Some LS7 help?
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Some LS7 help? I bought a complete take out minus ECU. It has 9k miles on it. I'd like to tear it down and replace the pistons, cam, re cnc the heads with WCCH, fast intake, fuel rails, rocker arms and a stud kit.
I'm keeping the dry sump. I'll sell the factory tank and buy a peterson 2-2.5 gallon since it will fit my car better. The factory oil pan will clear the Art Morrison frame without issue.
What else? I'm building this engine for my 67 Camaro with a road race suspension. Most likely it will be paired with a Tko 600. I've got 3.70 gears in the rear end.
I don't know of any shops in Phoenix AZ so I was looking at shops from San Diego to LA. Turn key engines in Oceanside isn't too far from me.
I'd like this engine to make 650-675 hp. It seems reasonable. What else do you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
I'm keeping the dry sump. I'll sell the factory tank and buy a peterson 2-2.5 gallon since it will fit my car better. The factory oil pan will clear the Art Morrison frame without issue.
What else? I'm building this engine for my 67 Camaro with a road race suspension. Most likely it will be paired with a Tko 600. I've got 3.70 gears in the rear end.
I don't know of any shops in Phoenix AZ so I was looking at shops from San Diego to LA. Turn key engines in Oceanside isn't too far from me.
I'd like this engine to make 650-675 hp. It seems reasonable. What else do you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
Someone smarter than I may have advice related to the Oil Pump, and whether buying an aftermarket one is needed or not. (specifically since you mentioned road race suspension)
At some point, you buy things as insurance, just in hopes that you don't have "that" problem. It's a money/risk thing.
I bought one from Katech because I'm not going to let a $300-ish part possibly destroy my engine.
At some point, you buy things as insurance, just in hopes that you don't have "that" problem. It's a money/risk thing.
I bought one from Katech because I'm not going to let a $300-ish part possibly destroy my engine.
I used to build LS7 powered offroad cars and we used the aforementioned Peterson tank with the stock oiling system in at least 7 race cars that see FAR more abuse than any road racer without any problems. Go for it.
