rickykline

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I'm currently building a s10 with a ls2 and t56 with Borg Warner s475 looking to make a 1000 whp so I've decided that the ls2 needs to go. Should I go 6.0 iron or lsx. Warhawk isn't a option without a serious sponsorship. And I have no sponsors lol. I'd like to think a 408 iron with e95 and 20Psi will handle my goal but I'd like to know yalls input. My current idea is sell the ls2 buy a iron block a dragon slayer 4 inch crank callies rods and wiseco pistons. With a set of ls3 heads. I already have arp everything and a gt9 cam and ctsvr lifters. And a c5r timing set. Just don't want to use the aluminum if it won't handle it

bwooten492

Scared of a little mustang?

JK man, I think you're a good race for Matt.

I would call HKE and see what Eric has to say about it.

rickykline

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I emailEd them just waiting to hear back. Figured there's alot of 1000hp guys here.

enigmah

iTrader: (1)

Most of the 1000 hp guys here have deep pockets too.

TheLS1Lover

An ERL block you be good. The 6 Bolt version, at 1000whp you have a greater chance of lifting the head at say 800whp.

rickykline

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yeah well im poor lol just want to run the mile a few times hit the 200mph club in a truck and have a fun weekend racer.. 1000 hp will be kill mode..

slowredz

iTrader: (23)

LS3 heads have a thin deck. Not that it can't be done, but I would look into an aftermarket head with a thicker deck if you have the $$$.

TheLS1Lover

Woah dude, Flaco may have hit 200 this year but I'm not sure, he has a A LOT in his truck so if 200 is your goal you better save some more.

rickykline

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My truck is also only 3000 lbs with a 6 speed. And its not a full-size. I give mad props to flaco he's a cool *** dude. But these are my goals.

Turbo_Stang

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Wise man once told me.Its not what it makes on the dyno as thats just a numeral,but how well the vehicles suspension handles the power when put to the ground.MOAR power doesnt mean MOAR faster

westtexasbuff

iTrader: (40)

Aluminum block can handle 1000whp...

98Aggie

iTrader: (19)

your going to need more than a 1000 in your truck to hit 200 in the mile

5w20

iTrader: (21)

6 bolt ERL aluminum block and some 6 bolt TFS heads

Iron isn't needed.

FlashWS6

iTrader: (18)

erl seems to be the way to go nowadays

ZO6ER

If it's in your budget yes, LSX is always a great choice too. His power to weight ratio will be key along with traction.

FlashWS6

iTrader: (18)

do it once, do it right. words to live by. even tho i don't follow them myself LOL

rickykline

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i preach the same thing. but i never do it..lol i would love to buy a lsx block.. just need someone to buy my ls2 long block to justify me spending that much for a bare block.. the erl is a nice piece but the price coupled with the price of 6 bolt heads scares the living **** out of me. i want this thing running and tuned and ready in oct at the lastest.

5w20

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They've been doing it for years with import blocks, just seems to be getting more popular now with domestics. Ohio boyz have been getting it done with those aluminum blocks for quite some time.

You shouldn't really have a problem either with 800-1000rwhp with an aluminum block with 4 bolt heads, just safer IMO to do it with 6 bolt. I wouldn't want to run stock casting heads at those levels, some type of aftermarket head like TFS or AFR would be better suited with the thicker deck.