New GM LSx iron block and heads on 1969 Camaro, 454cu in, 641 hp...
12-02-2006, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
**** the pump gas.. there's so much more power to be made with an engine this size and race gas... why stop at 700... mine as well go for it and aim for 800+ rwhp on motor 
Face it... even an 700 hp all motor setup isn't getting driven every day, probably will only see 2000 miles a year at most, so why not feed it real fuel?
Face it... even an 700 hp all motor setup isn't getting driven every day, probably will only see 2000 miles a year at most, so why not feed it real fuel?
12-02-2006, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dhdenney
Well for one, for me anyway, availability (or lack thereof). I'm gonna stick to pump gas.
Me to, with a minimal goal of 700 rwhp, which should be easy with an 11 to 1 compression 482 cubic inch LSX motor, killer heads and aggessive but not stupid cam, driven a minimum of 5000 miles a year in my Z06. Becasue after all, life is just to darn short not to follow your passions!!
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Great avatar BRO!!
12-03-2006, 06:52 AM
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I have a couple options at this point or fuel.. a place near my parents sells a 105 unleaded which is what I've been running for the remainder of this year, but next year I am planning on having a drum delivered to my home.
I'm sure if you go to your local drag strip or circle track, you will find someone that carries race gas in your area.
It's your motor and your goals... but running on a good fuel at those power levels makes getting there ALOT easier.
I'm sure if you go to your local drag strip or circle track, you will find someone that carries race gas in your area.
It's your motor and your goals... but running on a good fuel at those power levels makes getting there ALOT easier.
12-03-2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Armageddon
I saw a thread on something, I can't remember but it was crank related. Actually it had to do with Eagle Vs Callies cranks as far as being worth the expense. One of the Callies reps got on and was talking about new products. Their magnum line or whatever it is, the more high end version you can get the 4.5" in today. I'm sure they'll offer the more budget brands in the larger stroke when the production blocks make the larger stroke more readily available for use. I'm stoked!
Callies/Compstar info The Magnum is in fact available in a 4.500" stroke. Lead time on these is around 8 weeks, so if you are interested in one for an upcoming project, keep that in mind.
I do believe the Compstar forging will allow a 4.250" stroke, which will eventually become available. We have completed the design work on two different "tall deck rods", which will be available sometime in February.
12-03-2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Racer
Here's a link to the thread you're refering to:
Callies/Compstar info The Magnum is in fact available in a 4.500" stroke. Lead time on these is around 8 weeks, so if you are interested in one for an upcoming project, keep that in mind.
I do believe the Compstar forging will allow a 4.250" stroke, which will eventually become available. We have completed the design work on two different "tall deck rods", which will be available sometime in February.
Callies/Compstar info The Magnum is in fact available in a 4.500" stroke. Lead time on these is around 8 weeks, so if you are interested in one for an upcoming project, keep that in mind.
I do believe the Compstar forging will allow a 4.250" stroke, which will eventually become available. We have completed the design work on two different "tall deck rods", which will be available sometime in February.
12-04-2006, 11:47 AM
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You are correct. The only way to get that big of a stroke in the LSX Motor is to go with either the Magnum or the Magnum XL. I really wouldn't even recommend the XL on that long of stroke since all the weight we would take out the crank would have to be added back into the crank in heavy metal for it to balance. Of coarse if money is no object we could make any stroke wanted in a billet crankshaft also but your looking at crankshaft in the $3200 or better price range.
The longest stroke Compstar crank we will have is 4.250. These will be available sometime around late Feb. to March.
The longest stroke Compstar crank we will have is 4.250. These will be available sometime around late Feb. to March.
12-04-2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bap@Callies/Compstar
You are correct. The only way to get that big of a stroke in the LSX Motor is to go with either the Magnum or the Magnum XL. I really wouldn't even recommend the XL on that long of stroke since all the weight we would take out the crank would have to be added back into the crank in heavy metal for it to balance. Of coarse if money is no object we could make any stroke wanted in a billet crankshaft also but your looking at crankshaft in the $3200 or better price range.
The longest stroke Compstar crank we will have is 4.250. These will be available sometime around late Feb. to March.
The longest stroke Compstar crank we will have is 4.250. These will be available sometime around late Feb. to March.
12-04-2006, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bap@Callies/Compstar
You are correct. The only way to get that big of a stroke in the LSX Motor is to go with either the Magnum or the Magnum XL. I really wouldn't even recommend the XL on that long of stroke since all the weight we would take out the crank would have to be added back into the crank in heavy metal for it to balance. Of coarse if money is no object we could make any stroke wanted in a billet crankshaft also but your looking at crankshaft in the $3200 or better price range.
The longest stroke Compstar crank we will have is 4.250. These will be available sometime around late Feb. to March.
The longest stroke Compstar crank we will have is 4.250. These will be available sometime around late Feb. to March.
12-13-2006, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dhdenney
Bump again, I wanna know if the Compstar crank is gonna be 4.00" or 4.25".
12-13-2006, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Racer
Initially, meaning sometime in January, they'll be available in 4.000". Sometime around late February, there will be other strokes, including 4.250"
