What's the ideal aluminum block, for max bore, and mild forced induction?
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Hello, I am an LSx noob. My question is, which aluminum block will allow the biggest bore, with the most durability for forced induction? I'm talking an OEM pull-out, or crate engine, not an aftermarket block.
What kind of modifications, to an aluminum block, will result in a good safety factor? What is the spectrum of things that can be done?
Is there any weight difference, between the various all-aluminum engines, a small one perhaps?
What kind of modifications, to an aluminum block, will result in a good safety factor? What is the spectrum of things that can be done?
Is there any weight difference, between the various all-aluminum engines, a small one perhaps?
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Hello, I am an LSx noob. My question is, which aluminum block will allow the biggest bore, with the most durability for forced induction? I'm talking an OEM pull-out, or crate engine, not an aftermarket block.
What kind of modifications, to an aluminum block, will result in a good safety factor? What is the spectrum of things that can be done?
Is there any weight difference, between the various all-aluminum engines, a small one perhaps?
What kind of modifications, to an aluminum block, will result in a good safety factor? What is the spectrum of things that can be done?
Is there any weight difference, between the various all-aluminum engines, a small one perhaps?
Aftermarket block RHS, best option.
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Not much more than 600whp. I know that probably doesn't require forced induction at all, but I'd like to have a good N/A engine at first, say somewhere in the are of 450-500whp, and once I learn to handle that, or get bored of it, I'd like to have extra room to grow. I don't want to be on the edge of any limits. The feeling I get is that this really wouldn't be a problem at all, that it's not an outrageous goal. The primary goal is extreme durability, at a relatively reasonable budget (lol), at least to start.
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Thanks guys!
Edit: So, is there going to be any difference in bore spacing, or wall thickness, between the aluminum blocks, or is it all the same? Is there a truck block which is similar to the LS3 (but isn't technically)?
Edit: So, is there going to be any difference in bore spacing, or wall thickness, between the aluminum blocks, or is it all the same? Is there a truck block which is similar to the LS3 (but isn't technically)?
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Not much more than 600whp. I know that probably doesn't require forced induction at all, but I'd like to have a good N/A engine at first, say somewhere in the are of 450-500whp, and once I learn to handle that, or get bored of it, I'd like to have extra room to grow. I don't want to be on the edge of any limits. The feeling I get is that this really wouldn't be a problem at all, that it's not an outrageous goal. The primary goal is extreme durability, at a relatively reasonable budget (lol), at least to start.
Always cheaper in the long run to do the build once.