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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 04:38 PM
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Hi every one i have a question about ls7 engine how much can i go boost with stock lower bottom or should change the stroker ??
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There are several guys over on Corvette Forum that have pushed their stock short blocks to 850+
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850+ RWHP. I know one guy is 13.x compression for E85, turbo'd and sprayed and is making about 980rwhp I believe
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The stock bottom end is pretty strong.... But Ti rods aren't the best choice for big power. If you were to do steel forged rods the heavy Mallory inserted into the crank to balance is properly is $300+ alone. So just sell the rotating assembly or shortblock if you plan to make crazy power
The stock block also has the thinnest sleeves of any alum LS block.... How much power are you looking for. What year z06?
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The stock bottom end is pretty strong.... But Ti rods aren't the best choice for big power. If you were to do steel forged rods the heavy Mallory inserted into the crank to balance is properly is $300+ alone. So just sell the rotating assembly or shortblock if you plan to make crazy power
The stock block also has the thinnest sleeves of any alum LS block.... How much power are you looking for. What year z06?


I have zo6 2008 i want just only 700hp.
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There are several guys over on Corvette Forum that have pushed their stock short blocks to 850+
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If you're only wanting 700hp, cam, exhaust, cai and some nitrous. Or you could supercharge it
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If you're only wanting 700hp, cam, exhaust, cai and some nitrous. Or you could supercharge it


My car has hinson motorsport headers with x pipe and air intake killer bee with hinson shifter .
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So then, cam and a little nitrous, or cam / supercharger. Have you fixed the heads?
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The shortb lock will bring more running than with a hole in the side...
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The shortb lock will bring more running than with a hole in the side...


could you explain what you mean ??
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It's worthless when the liners are busted and spits a rod... I would play it safe
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If it was a 500.00 5.3, sure but ls7s will bring decent money I know I need a good one.
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