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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Default 402, 408, 412, or 418 LS2?

I just picked up a bare LS2 block and am now trying to figure out what I want to build from it. What would you guys choose? Obviously the 418 ci engine would probably make the most power, but then I would need to run a 4.1'' stroke and bore out the block .030'' which wouldnt leave to much sleeve. I want to make as much power as possible NA and then spray it eventually. There are too many options out there, which isnt a bad thing, but now im stuck with a hard decision.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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402 gets my vote. I love mine.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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I'm in the same boat you are. 402ci,418ci???? i'm just wating to see how the TSP 418ci w/l92 heads will do. if it produces 20 or more hp & tq then a 402ci,then i'll get it. if the power isn't much,i'll get a 402ci w/AFR225 heads. the waiting SUCKS because i'm ready to start my new set up NOW.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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check this out, http://www.cdnperf.com/
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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sleeve it via Race Engine Developement and make a 454
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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I have pistons for you right here
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/603399-diamond-pistons-diamond-pro-select-rings.html
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by KHShapiro
sleeve it via Race Engine Developement and make a 454
Hey Keith- is that my old block? Looks like sex bud!
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