Nitrous 5.3 junkyard build. Help!
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Nitrous 5.3 junkyard build. Help! So my engine finally took a dump last weekend. I was running a stock bottom end ls1 with ported 241's, trex v2 cam, NX wet shot on 92 fast intake. On that set up we pushed 390 whp on motor and 490 on 100 shot on a mustang Dyno.
I'm not a fan of spending lots money on my car so I'm looking into buying a 5.3 short block to use with my same top end. (Budget build)
I did searching but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I know these engines have lower compression and was wondering what type of head gaskets and thickness I should go with?
I would like to squeeze 200 if possible.
What gaskets should I use with my ported 241's?
Using my 242/248 cam
92mm fast
1.7 rockers
I'm not a fan of spending lots money on my car so I'm looking into buying a 5.3 short block to use with my same top end. (Budget build)
I did searching but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I know these engines have lower compression and was wondering what type of head gaskets and thickness I should go with?
I would like to squeeze 200 if possible.
What gaskets should I use with my ported 241's?
Using my 242/248 cam
92mm fast
1.7 rockers
Thread Starter
Teching In
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From: Bay Area CA
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From: Bay Area CA
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From: Summerville, SC
Shave the heads, and put 4.8l pistons on your 5.3 rods. im currently building a budget motor for my 240sx. im using 862 heads and the compression should be around 10.5:1. that ratio is debatable though, ive seen a lot of argueing on here about that subject.
