ZO6er

would love to see this car run some big hitters....ie White lighting's racecar

White_Lightning

street car

SinisterC6

Definately want to see where I stand against that sequential viper

venomws7

Sinister C6 vs nth moto Viper now that's a race I'd pay to see

SinisterC6

Maybe TI 15?

Turbo-Geist

Lock it in.

screaminchevy

X2!

ZO6er

lol no maybes...(or what we call no biebers)

I think most of this community wants to see a chevy heavy hitter run another "fast" car, still have Lethal hanging in there...they can't do it by themselves though.

neverstop

was going to PM you but figured there are other people wondering the same thing. I read through your thread (all 40+ pages!) and didn't see this discussed.

been watching your build from afar and was hoping to get your input on why you chose your longblock vs other optinos.

I just melted a piston in my MTI built ls2 stroker 402ci at a 1/2 mile event (ran 168mph on only 7 cylinders!). Still not sure why and have to figure that out but regardless I'm in the market for a longblock now.

Was wondering why you went with an RHS setup vs. any of the other aftermarket blocks out there or the much cheaper LSX block?

I'd like to have a setup that can take 1000-ish whp without too much trouble so seems like aftermarket block with 6 bolt heads is the way to go. My budget isn't enormous though so was hoping you wouldn't mind sharing why you went with the engine setup you had as you seem like one of the few guys out here who drives there car all the time at 1,400whp+ and it seems like the car has been very reliable considering the hp levels you're at.

also, any details on why you went with the pistons, rods, compression ratio and crank that you did?

SinisterC6

Building a motor of this caliber starts with finding the right builder, you could purchace an entire billet rotating and create a 30k paperweight if your builder doesnt take the time to meticulously check clearances. They should be able and willing to build the motor in house with selected parts designed to handle the power goal.

Next I was realistic with power, I was clear I wanted to make 1500+ rwhp on E85 and be able to drive the car on weekends while beating on it. Ron gave me two options: LSX or RHS. The biggest factor for me choosing the RHS block was weight and not wanting to place and extra 200lbs at the nose of the car. Curb weight doesn't have a huge effect at these power levels but if my goal is to build the fastest street Corvette in the world then every pound counts.

As far as other aftermarket blocks I don't have any experience with them other than what is on the forum. Overall I feel I made a good purchase with the RHS block. The pistons still look new right now after 12 pulls through 5th at the half mile, 30+ pulls through 4th scaring friends and 3k miles of street driving. The extra cost for a solid foundation is worth every penny when you don;t have to worry about your motor popping every time you want to get into boost.

My combo:

• 440 cubic inches 4.125” Bore 4.100” Stroke
• 9.2:1 Compression ratio
• RHS Race prep aluminum LS Block- Standard Deck
• Callies Dragon Slayer Crankshaft
• Callies Ultra I-beam 6.125 Connecting Rods
• Diamond Custom Piston Set, Gas Porting, Pin set, Double pin oilers w/ slots, Hard anodized coating, oil rail supports, H13 wrist pins
• Total Seal Custom Ring Pack
• Calico COATED Main Bearings, Rod bearings
• Camshaft: ---------NOPE--------------
• Katech C5R Timing Chain, Billet Upper/Lower Timing Gears, GM LS7 Timing Chain Dampner
• ATI SFI Dampner
• ARP Cam Bolt, Crank bolt, Head Stud 6 Bolt pattern
• RHS 287cc LS7 6 Bolt Square Port Cylinder heads
• PAC Racing Dual Spring Kit, Ti Retainers, Seats, Seals, Locks
• T&D Shaft Mount Adjustable Rockers, Stands, Hardware
• Inconel Exhaust Valve Upgrade, Titanium Intake Valves
• Morel Mechanical Solid Lifters
• 3/8" Hardened Pushrods
• Cometic Custom MLS Head Gaskets
• GM Block Kit-Plugs, Dowels, Fittings
• Melling Hi Volume Oil Pump for LS Engines
• LS Series Oil Pan Gasket
• GM Front Cover Seal, Front Cover Gasket, Rear Main Seal, Rear Cover Gasket
• Vengeance Racing Custom Vented Breather Tank Assembly 1qt
• NGK 8 NON Projected Tip Spark Plugs
• Amsoil Dominator Racing Oil, Wix Filter
• Pfadt Solid Engine mounts

neverstop

thanks! that's super helpful. Did you go with LS9 style oil squirters for the pistons?

Unreal

If cost isn't a concern, the RHS is the block to goto. Other option is the new aluminum LSX next block but both are big money. Like Mike said, choosing a builder is more important than a block.

SinisterC6

Ill be honest I don't know, Ill look into it tho

Breze84

Look at this guy!

SinisterC6

Ha ya man!

SinisterC6

This Thanksgiving Im thankful for Turbos!

FreddyG

You could cook and slice a 20 lbs. turkey with that!

Happy Thanksgiving!

schpenxel

I, too, am thankful for your turbos

SinisterC6

Ha awesome!

venomws7

Very nice new turbos ? 79?

Happy thanksgiving everyone