LS1 & $4k towards rebuild. what to do?

**Firebirdjones** · 01-04-2011, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by youngrigo

Stock LS1 with 02+LS6 cam and ls6 intake on 9lb on the procharger got me 523rwhp and 468tq

There ya go

I've watched a couple of them on the dyno at just under the 500HP mark still with the stock manifolds and stock camshaft etc...

**youngrigo** · 01-04-2011, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

There ya go

I've watched a couple of them on the dyno at just under the 500HP mark still with the stock manifolds and stock camshaft etc...

Sorry i left out that i do have LT and ORY.....

**Firebirdjones** · 01-04-2011, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by youngrigo

Sorry i left out that i do have LT and ORY.....

I pretty much figured you already had that

**Firebirdjones** · 01-04-2011, 12:17 PM

I just wanted to point out it's very easy to reach that power level on a stocker with something like a procharger.
A few simple changes like you made, and you can excede that level as you have done.

A great example of a route Basham can take and keep stock like drivability.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-04-2011, 12:19 PM

That route is also more expensive...

I just got my quote back for my Procharger and it was 11K+....8500 just in parts.

**youngrigo** · 01-04-2011, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

That route is also more expensive...

I just got my quote back for my Procharger and it was 11K+....8500 just in parts.

Pieced mine together for 3k

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-04-2011, 12:31 PM

You must have bought all used....

**youngrigo** · 01-04-2011, 12:48 PM

Yup it sure was.... Considering most Headunits outlast the cars i didnt mind.

my whole car is a budget build

Im into it 10k and mods are below.

Procharger P1 @ 9lb, LS6 Intake, 02+ LS6 cam, LT, ORY w/ Cut out, Magnaflow CB, Monster 3.5 clutch, Pro 5.0, Strano Springs, Koni 4/3, LCA, LCA relocation brackets, ADJ Panhard, Adj TQ arm, 3pt SFC, 9in w/4.10s, Tuned by Rick @ Synergy - 523rwhp 468rwtq

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-04-2011, 01:00 PM

How do you like the 4.10 with the S/C? I am thinking I'm going to want a 3.73 or even 3.42. I have 4.11 now.

**youngrigo** · 01-04-2011, 01:04 PM

They are fun but useless lol... I got the rear for $1500 used and those where the gears that were on there. Im switching to 3.73s. 4th gear tops out at 125mph @ 6700rpm. Not enough MPH for me as i cross the 1/4 @ 128 and dont like to shift to 5th.

Edit: This is with a 25.5 in tall tire

Plus first goes by so damn quick that as soon as you hit the throttle you are shifting already lol

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-04-2011, 01:11 PM

That's what I figured...

**blackmagicturbo** · 01-04-2011, 01:28 PM

Hello my name Josh and im new to the site ,, I was reading this thread and thought it was pretty interesting,, I read through most of the posts and built and engine on paper that consisted of a new 6.0 block (aluminum) with all new bearings (rod,mains,cam) and machining ,head gaskets (w/head bolts and other gaskets), pistons, rods (used low milers off ebay)w/new ARP rod-bolts and Hastings rings, new ls2 chain kit, oil pump,and lifter trays,,also w/ valve job and Patriot springs came to $3670.00 with assembly labor..,,Even with pulling the motor and install it would be around 4670.00..to the o/p just an idea, let me know if i can help . nice to meet you all

**Jay37** · 01-04-2011, 01:38 PM

Strap in my friends...

**Firebirdjones** · 01-04-2011, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by youngrigo

They are fun but useless lol... I got the rear for $1500 used and those where the gears that were on there. Im switching to 3.73s. 4th gear tops out at 125mph @ 6700rpm. Not enough MPH for me as i cross the 1/4 @ 128 and dont like to shift to 5th.

Edit: This is with a 25.5 in tall tire

Plus first goes by so damn quick that as soon as you hit the throttle you are shifting already lol

It needs a real tire on there

**Firebirdjones** · 01-04-2011, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

That route is also more expensive...

I just got my quote back for my Procharger and it was 11K+....8500 just in parts.

Yes it is,,,but Basham wants 500 rwhp and a smooth idle. Can't have both without spending alot of green backs

**youngrigo** · 01-04-2011, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

It needs a real tire on there

Yes it does lol but like how it looks with the 18s.... I went low 11s with this set up.... I just got some 16in snowflakes to throw some 27x11x16 MT ET street on them and try for 10s

**youngrigo** · 01-04-2011, 04:04 PM

The rule goes.....

Reliable, cheap, power...... Pick 2

**blackmagicturbo** · 01-04-2011, 05:01 PM

Yes it does lol but like how it looks with the 18s.... I went low 11s with this set up.... I just got some 16in snowflakes to throw some 27x11x16 MT ET street on them and try for 10s

That m/t in a 16 is a badass tire !! Good luck !

**BashamWS6** · 01-04-2011, 05:09 PM

this T/A is the fastest car ive driven so no i havent touched anything over 320
and now learning that long blocks are what i need to be looking at...

i looked some more. i think ive narrowed to 3
402/408 stroker or the 402 LS2 or the 383 LS1?
Most expensive is the 402/408 and cheapest is the 383
as for options...im stumped. so opinions please

Lets re-due my goals shall we?
lets shoot for 400-450ish? cam'd if needed (preferibly small)
i guess i got a little blood thirsty after getting beat by that Z06

(plan for boost in 5 years ***possibly***)

and during that five years...rear tranny blah blah blah

**Firebirdjones** · 01-04-2011, 05:22 PM

With that power goal in mind, the crate LS6 will get you close with headers, exhaust and a tune, and it's cheaper than anything you have listed.
If you want a tad more power, you could stab in a smallish cam before you install the engine.

From there the price goes up.