Sleaving the LS7
#1
Teching In
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm still new so go easy. I am in the process of building an LS7 for my 2006 XLR. I'm looking for 600+ WHP in a fairly mild N/A build. My question is, if I use a stock LS7 (it has 19K on it) am I advised to sleeve the block as part of the build? If so, what have you guys experienced in cost.
As an aside, do any of you know of blocks cracking (cylinder walls) on the LS7 block where the engine wasn't being raced or built to the edge? I ask because the parts I have are perfect and this engine really won't see much if any time above 6500 rpm. Thanks.
As an aside, do any of you know of blocks cracking (cylinder walls) on the LS7 block where the engine wasn't being raced or built to the edge? I ask because the parts I have are perfect and this engine really won't see much if any time above 6500 rpm. Thanks.
#2
Moderator
iTrader: (20)
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
It seems like the LS7 block with the stock sleeves can handle a decent amount of power, but they tend to crack at the first sign of detonation. Get a bad batch of gas or if your tune is off, you could end up with a cracked block. At that point, if the block is salvageable, it becomes even more expensive to sleeve it.
#4
Launching!
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Dry Sleeve ERL
Super Deck ERL
These are good blocks.
That said, if your going to stay 427 cubes and at 600 horsepower, I'd leave your block alone.
But, if you want to resleeve, you might as well build a 440 or a 454. It would make it that much easier to get to your horsepower goal.
Super Deck ERL
These are good blocks.
That said, if your going to stay 427 cubes and at 600 horsepower, I'd leave your block alone.
But, if you want to resleeve, you might as well build a 440 or a 454. It would make it that much easier to get to your horsepower goal.
Last edited by FLYZNTN; 06-11-2011 at 10:16 AM.
Trending Topics
#12
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Miami gardens FL 33055
Posts: 1,023
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
4.185 bores on a resleved ls7? all day long, building one now, only i'm using fad boy lsx block, 600hp? mild too, NA should easy high 9 low 10 secs, the simplest way.