Got the pistons in as well as some other parts from gm. My engine builder will have everything to started machining now. I have to decide on what EXACTINGLY I want now, with lq9/4 heads I can be a 9.5-1 comp good for street boost, stock heads will be 10-1, 243 heads which will put me at about 10.5 and 5.3l heads which will put me at 11-1.
NA will be good for all around fun and Turbo/SC will be great for some smokey drifts and highway pulls.
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Started by Scotty Dont, Nov 15 2011 02:23 AM
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Posted 15 December 2011 - 11:53 PM
SC is nice because of that flat powerband. But boost is just plain fun when it comes on.. tough choice.
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Posted 16 December 2011 - 10:25 PM
Very intresting please keep up the good work and all the info
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Posted 16 December 2011 - 10:37 PM
I will say, If I had the option to economically run 10:1 compression, I would, and boost it.
I've tuned a lot of cars with 10 or even 12:1 compression and boost, and it is a world of difference over 9:1 or less.
Your project sounds cool, I like it. Keep going!
I've tuned a lot of cars with 10 or even 12:1 compression and boost, and it is a world of difference over 9:1 or less.
Your project sounds cool, I like it. Keep going!
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 11:19 AM
whurs dem updates?
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 02:05 PM
Convette, on 20 January 2012 - 11:19 AM, said:
whurs dem updates?
You're killing me smalls, I am going to update tonight with pics. I got the engine out of the machine shop last night!
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 07:05 PM
As promised
3.905" Diamond Racing piston, Eagle H Beam Rods, Arp Mains and Rods, LS2 chain tensioner, 853 cleaned with new seals and ls6 springs.
I am going to start putting the motor together, maybe buying a Crower custom grind cam 217/226 @ .050. Still need to get head studs and push rods along with clutch/flywheel and transmission.
3.905" Diamond Racing piston, Eagle H Beam Rods, Arp Mains and Rods, LS2 chain tensioner, 853 cleaned with new seals and ls6 springs.
I am going to start putting the motor together, maybe buying a Crower custom grind cam 217/226 @ .050. Still need to get head studs and push rods along with clutch/flywheel and transmission.
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 08:43 PM
Nice, get er done!
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 10:13 AM
Merrrica f yeah
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 12:00 PM
Well last night I got some things done. I decided to install the stock cam because I was unsure on what cam to use 
too many to choose from 
The timing chain, oil pump, timing cover, windage tray, and pickup tube are on. Today I will be able to install the rear main seal and cover as well as the oil pan, valley pan and knock sensor. The heads will have to wait until I get my head studs/chromoly pushrods /underdrive pulley from summit. 
too many to choose from The timing chain, oil pump, timing cover, windage tray, and pickup tube are on. Today I will be able to install the rear main seal and cover as well as the oil pan, valley pan and knock sensor. The heads will have to wait until I get my head studs/chromoly pushrods /underdrive pulley from summit.
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 01:16 PM
Scotty Dont, on 21 January 2012 - 12:00 PM, said:
Well last night I got some things done. I decided to install the stock cam because I was unsure on what cam to use too many to choose from The timing chain, oil pump, timing cover, windage tray, and pickup tube are on. Today I will be able to install the rear main seal and cover as well as the oil pan, valley pan and knock sensor. The heads will have to wait until I get my head studs/chromoly pushrods /underdrive pulley from summit.
too many to choose from The timing chain, oil pump, timing cover, windage tray, and pickup tube are on. Today I will be able to install the rear main seal and cover as well as the oil pan, valley pan and knock sensor. The heads will have to wait until I get my head studs/chromoly pushrods /underdrive pulley from summit. Be careful with the summit brand pulley. There have been many reports about them splitting apart on Corvette Forum.
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 01:40 PM
Questsi, on 21 January 2012 - 01:16 PM, said:
Be careful with the summit brand pulley. There have been many reports about them splitting apart on Corvette Forum.
Im just buying those parts from summit, not getting the summit brand stuff. I like the ATI pulley but will probably settle for the slp/powerband pulley.
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 03:22 PM
That's going to be a nice f'ing engine when your done.. Makes me want to tear mine down and build it....
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 07:11 PM
Convette, on 21 January 2012 - 03:22 PM, said:
That's going to be a nice f'ing engine when your done.. Makes me want to tear mine down and build it....
Thanks, the mods done so far won't yield much of a power gain. I am at a bit of a stand still right now and have decided to get a different set of heads. Will update when I pick the new ones up.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 07:11 PM
Convette, on 21 January 2012 - 03:22 PM, said:
That's going to be a nice f'ing engine when your done.. Makes me want to tear mine down and build it....
Thanks, the mods done so far won't yield much of a power gain. I am at a bit of a stand still right now and have decided to get a different set of heads. Will update when I pick the new ones up.
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 12:13 PM
Ahh the LS, possibilities are endless. You could drop it in in stock trim and have the funnest Starion ever! Good luck.
This weekend they ran the Extreme 4x4 LS episode, breaks down all of the LS and cheaper truck variants, with pricing, etc. Must see episode for anybody thinking about a V8 swap.. Sorry but the video won't embed here correctly.
http://www.spike.com...season-3-ep-136
This weekend they ran the Extreme 4x4 LS episode, breaks down all of the LS and cheaper truck variants, with pricing, etc. Must see episode for anybody thinking about a V8 swap.. Sorry but the video won't embed here correctly.
http://www.spike.com...season-3-ep-136
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 08:20 PM
Great build! looking forward to seeing the engine going in!
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Posted 31 January 2012 - 12:14 AM
I picked up a set of 243 heads with what I believe are PAC springs, and a TFS 228/230 .588/.588 cam. With an ported ls6 intake I should be almost 400hp at the wheels.
Waiting on arp head bolts and valley pan gasket and the long block will be done.
Waiting on arp head bolts and valley pan gasket and the long block will be done.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:36 AM
I got the cam and heads on, I will be installing the new roller bearings on the rockers and measuring the push rod length next. Sorry for the slow updates. but this time of year is quite busy 
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 11:06 PM
Now that is purdy 
What color will it be?
What color will it be?
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