WTB....C5R block
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by kumar75150
it would be a 402 but still
Sorry to hear about your misfortune buddy that really sucks. I guess this comes with the territory of HUGE HORSEPOWER modifications in our C5s. Getting a 402 cid LS2 motor does make ALOT of sense here and i agree with KUMAR, as you will stil make HUGE POWER at a fraction of the cost of the C5R block which in my opinon is a HUGE RIP-OFF (and you know i have bought one brand new before)!!
Another GREAT OPTION for you is a the ironblock LSX motor (LQ4/9) which could be bored over .030 and with a 4 inch crank you have 408 beatiful cubic inches with a SUPER STRONG DURALBE IRON BLOCK as your foundation and for the power levels you are making 85 lbs weight gain is a non-issue. These block brand new can be had for $700 and maybe an even stronger option than the LS2 motor and I DAN BILLS is a fan of the LQ4 ironblock motor!!
Best of luck to you on getting fixed up asap!!!
Last edited by Mopar Jimmy; Jun 9, 2005 at 12:32 AM.
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Gary,
I am in SHOCK!!! I am SO sorry to hear of this news. I have been trying to stay away from the forum as much as possible until I get my car done. Which it goes in Monday! I did't wanna catch the bug. So when I logged on today to see this my jaw is still on the floor. I will give you a buzz this weekend.
Hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am in SHOCK!!! I am SO sorry to hear of this news. I have been trying to stay away from the forum as much as possible until I get my car done. Which it goes in Monday! I did't wanna catch the bug. So when I logged on today to see this my jaw is still on the floor. I will give you a buzz this weekend.
Hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sometimes the LS2 blocks are on special, but at most they'll cost you a grand. Built 402 short blocks are about $4k.
Someone makes a darton (dry) sleeve 447 out of an LS2 block, but I can't find it...
Bare block:
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/1978...ck-Gen-IV-.htm
Someone makes a darton (dry) sleeve 447 out of an LS2 block, but I can't find it...
Bare block:
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/1978...ck-Gen-IV-.htm
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St. Jude Donor '06
GARY,
If there is such a thing when it comes to these types of problems your timing is good as you have a TON of options and GM HIGH TECH PERF. MAGAZINE which i received this week, has a whole entire HUGE article dedicated to about 18 very affordabe stroked LSXXX Blocks making big reliable power. IM me if you want more info from the magazine, as you really do have alot of great options and the few i mentioned above the LQ4 408 Cid ironblock and 402 cid LS2 motor are just two of them!! 
If there is such a thing when it comes to these types of problems your timing is good as you have a TON of options and GM HIGH TECH PERF. MAGAZINE which i received this week, has a whole entire HUGE article dedicated to about 18 very affordabe stroked LSXXX Blocks making big reliable power. IM me if you want more info from the magazine, as you really do have alot of great options and the few i mentioned above the LQ4 408 Cid ironblock and 402 cid LS2 motor are just two of them!!
Last edited by Mopar Jimmy; Jun 10, 2005 at 07:58 AM.
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The C5R block have been on backorder forever. There should be some available soon. I just got three yesterday. ( They're all spoken for) That means that they should be available through the regular sources soon.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Thanks All,
I heard that the C5R blocks are starting to flow again. I just don't know if I can come up with the bucks to make it happen. I really don't want to go with a iron block (just doesn't sound right in a Corvette) Buy the time you buy all the extra's for a LS2 (I would need new pistons as well) that is going to be some more cash for sure. We sill have not got the word on the old block yet but Dan is sure the top is out of round from the boost. All I know is I will make a plan as soon as I can, I have to have a car this summer as last year was a total bust and I am sure the snow will be here before you know it
I heard that the C5R blocks are starting to flow again. I just don't know if I can come up with the bucks to make it happen. I really don't want to go with a iron block (just doesn't sound right in a Corvette) Buy the time you buy all the extra's for a LS2 (I would need new pistons as well) that is going to be some more cash for sure. We sill have not got the word on the old block yet but Dan is sure the top is out of round from the boost. All I know is I will make a plan as soon as I can, I have to have a car this summer as last year was a total bust and I am sure the snow will be here before you know it
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by ramcharger
you have 4.125" bore on your current motor? 427? I'm sure someone's making a 4.125" LS2 block; MTI is talking about it or doing it right now.
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Originally Posted by Z06GMAN
I will make a plan as soon as I can, I have to have a car this summer as last year was a total bust and I am sure the snow will be here before you know it
I hear ya brother, I was hoping mine would have been started and done by now... But it still sits... LOL
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I hear ya brother, I was hoping mine would have been started and done by now... But it still sits... LOL
Sorry, Gary that was meant for BlackSun thinking his car should have been done by now.
Sorry, Gary that was meant for BlackSun thinking his car should have been done by now.
Last edited by BlackSheepZ06; Jun 13, 2005 at 06:19 PM.
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An LS2 Block Buildup seems to be rightup Your alley (price, weight) Goodluck to You.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by JOHNNY P.
An LS2 Block Buildup seems to be rightup Your alley (price, weight) Goodluck to You. Still waiting on what the deal is. I am so close to saying "JUST F-IT" and get the C5R and be done with it......Soon as I find out how to pay for it. and if my wife asks where my car is one more time
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From: IF YOUR BIG DOLLAR PROJECT DOESN'T RUN 9'S OR BETTER ....BURN IT ! SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND GRAB A LANE ! CHICAGO IL. -------- HOME OF THE FASTEST STREETCARS BARNONE !
Originally Posted by Z06GMAN
Thanks Johnny,
Still waiting on what the deal is. I am so close to saying "JUST F-IT" and get the C5R and be done with it...... and if my wife asks where my car is one more time
Still waiting on what the deal is. I am so close to saying "JUST F-IT" and get the C5R and be done with it...... and if my wife asks where my car is one more time
Yeah I know what Your going through(Boy do I ) , It's only the 2nd week of June and You wan't Your "mishap" to been over and done with....... A C5R Block would be my first option, Tell the Wife Your car is on a "Special R&D Project" ...Either way she'll most likely findout ..it's their Job
. (Thank God I'm single).
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St. Jude Donor '06
Oh yes.........did you learn after one wife. I didn't and went for #2 She really is nice about my car though.....even if she will not get in the car with me after the last time 
I didn't and went for #2 She really is nice about my car though.....even if she will not get in the car with me after the last time
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Originally Posted by Z06GMAN
Oh yes.........did you learn after one wife. I didn't and went for #2 She really is nice about my car though.....even if she will not get in the car with me after the last time
I didn't and went for #2 She really is nice about my car though.....even if she will not get in the car with me after the last time . The onething I've learned in life so far that I remind myself everyday is to live life to it's fullest and don't argue with women (they always win even when their wrong 
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Last edited by JOHNNY P.; Jun 12, 2005 at 04:10 AM.
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Why not just say screw the extremely unnecessary expense of a C5R block or the hassle of retrofitting an LS2 and just get a forged 346? You could have a forged 346 built and shipped to you within a week.
Good Luck,
Mark
Good Luck,
Mark
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Well Mark... with the t-66 I don't want to go with stock CI, When I started the project the plan was for a 427TT, I just never could get over the cost of doing it right. I guess I have to get over it