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Old 03-31-2009, 05:41 AM
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Default I think I found my turn key engine, what do y'all think?

http://www.golenengineservice.com/sp...402_550tk.html

My brother-in-law who knows a lot more about LS engines than me likes it, says the company has a good rep, and says it should have a very "streetable" idle.



LS2 402ci 550HP Turn Key

If you need tons of power for the street and strip, this engine will make it! This engine
will run on 91 octance pump fuel, idles at 900rpm, will run your stock A/C with no problems and will still turn 11’s at the track!

Peak Horsepower: 550 bhp @ 6500 rpm

Peak Torque: 545lb/ft @ 5000 rpm

Operating Range: 2500 - 6500 rpm

Compression Ratio: 11:1

Required Fuel: 91+ Octane Pump Gasoline

Base Price: Starting at $8999

Specifications:

Block: New GM LS2 aluminum block. Decked, bored 4.005”, honed with torque plates and pressure washed. New Durabond cam bearing installed, line honed, ARP main studs.

Crank: Callies 4340 forged steel, 4.000” stroke, internal balanced front and rear

Rods: Manley 4340 forged H-beam, 6.125” length, floating pin, ARP 2000 rod bolts.

Pistons: Manley 2618 forged with anti-friction coating

Rings: Mahle low drag plasma rings

Bearings: Clevite H-series main and rod bearings

Lifters: Comp Cams Hydraulic Roller

Pushrods: Comp Cams Magnum Series

Valve Spring Kit: Double polished springs, titanium retainers, hardened spring seats, hardened locks and Viton valve seals.

Rocker Arms: GM 1.7 ratio

Timing Set: Manley billet double roller, 9 key way bottom gear and Torrington bearing

Oil Delivery: Melling Select Performance

Gasket Set: Cometic MLS

Head Bolts: ARP Performance Hex Head

Covers: GM oil pan (to match your car), timing cover, rear seal housing, lifter valley housing and valve covers.

Intake System: GM L76 intake, 39lb injectors, fuel rails, Fast 92mm throttle body.

Damper: ATI Performance products


Manufacturer:
Comp Cams

Type:
Hydraulic Roller

Operating Range:
2500-6500 RPM

Idle Quality:
Good

Duration:
Intake: 230˚@ .050”
Exhaust: 236˚@ .050”

Lift:
Intake: .600”
Exhaust: .600”

Lobe Separation:
112˚

Heads:

Type:
GM L92 Aluminum

Combustion Chamber:
64cc

Flow: 330CFM @ .600”

Intake Runner:
227 cc

Intake Valves:
Manley stainless steel 2.16”

Exhaust Valves:
Manley stainless steel 1.59”

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It uses all top shelf parts and as long as it comes with a warranty, whats the risk?

I would want the installer to source the patrs for a real no risk venture but it is a good deal. I dont know the rep of the builder hence wanting this protection.

The thing that makes me feel confident is that there are conservative statements like low 11's for the 1/4 and the power production numbers.

Good luck with the project and thanks for your service in protecting us over there.

Let me know if I can do anything for you to help; lots of free-bees from me.
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Originally Posted by SpinMonster
It uses all top shelf parts and as long as it comes with a warranty, whats the risk?

I would want the installer to source the patrs for a real no risk venture but it is a good deal. I dont know the rep of the builder hence wanting this protection.

The thing that makes me feel confident is that there are conservative statements like low 11's for the 1/4 and the power production numbers.

Good luck with the project and thanks for your service in protecting us over there.

Let me know if I can do anything for you to help; lots of free-bees from me.
Thank you and you're welcome. I'm not opposed to have a builder mod my own engine it's just that moving around so much I may find it easier to get a turn key and you can pretty much trust any shop to do an engine swap. I'll give you a call though when I get back to the states.
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If you are gonna be in charge of that much power, you should be promoted to at least Lt. Colonel.

Be safe/smart, and come home in good shape to enjoy the car. Thanx for protecting us back here at home.
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Originally Posted by The Clevite Kid
If you are gonna be in charge of that much power, you should be promoted to at least Lt. Colonel.

Be safe/smart, and come home in good shape to enjoy the car. Thanx for protecting us back here at home.
You're welcome. My M2 Bradley had 650HP but it also weighed 32 tons.
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This should be a very nice package.
Just a note: We have had some durability problems with Manley connecting rods in race engines. If you have the option for Oliver or Carrillo rods, I would strongly consider it.
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Hey we make the Laser Range Finders that go into the Bradley units!! I work at Raytheon so you probably know who that is
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The intake runners on those heads are not 227 CC unless they are filled with something..
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http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...ter-1-day.html

May want to check this out. This is a Golen build, I don't know anything about them, but sounds like could be a problem. May want to check out HKE in Houston they always get rave reviews.
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Originally Posted by chsmith112
Hey we make the Laser Range Finders that go into the Bradley units!! I work at Raytheon so you probably know who that is
They work very well.
Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
The intake runners on those heads are not 227 CC unless they are filled with something..
I'll check on that.
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http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...ter-1-day.html

May want to check this out. This is a Golen build, I don't know anything about them, but sounds like could be a problem. May want to check out HKE in Houston they always get rave reviews.
I'll check them out well before I buy.
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It seems HKE only does iron blocks so **** that.
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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
It seems HKE only does iron blocks so **** that.
HKE does alot of aluminum blocks
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Originally Posted by RyneZ06
HKE does alot of aluminum blocks
I couldn't find a turn key aluminum long block on their web site????

http://www.hkracingengines.com/ can you find them?

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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
You're welcome. My M2 Bradley had 650HP but it also weighed 32 tons.
Your 0-30 time may not be the best, but that Bushmaster mod more makes up for it...

Stay safe...
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Originally Posted by ljd51
your 0-30 time may not be the best, but that bushmaster mod more makes up for it...

Stay safe...
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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
I couldn't find a turn key aluminum long block on their web site????

http://www.hkracingengines.com/ can you find them?
I have forged ls7 from HKE, you will need to call and talk with Erik. I am not sure how turn key you want it, but he does complete Long Blocks with Intake quite often.
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I have forged ls7 from HKE, you will need to call and talk with Erik. I am not sure how turn key you want it, but he does complete Long Blocks with Intake quite often.
Yeah, I sent them an email, they estimated a grand more than the engine in this thread.

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