Robert
Thoughts?
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Thoughts?
Getting ready to finish the build.
Will be putting in a new motor and here is where I am: Thoughts and/or suggestions - RWHP ??
427 RHS Aluminum Block
Collies Dragon Slayer Forged Crankshaft
Wesco Forged Aluminum Pistons
427 Turbo Comp Custom Cam
STS Twin Turbos
LSXR LS7 Cylinder Heads
T&D Rocker Arms Intake & Exhaust
Manly Push Rods
Wilson Billet Banks Sheet Metal Intake Machined for Automotive Fuel Rails
Callies Ultra Billet H Beam Connecting Rods
Clevite H Main & Rod Bearings
C5R Timing Chain
Morel Tie Bar Hi RPM Hyd Roller Lifter
T&D Rocker Arms -Intake and Exhaust
Cometic Head Gaskets
LS2 Front Timing Cover W/Cam Sensor
APR Pro Series 12 pt. Head studs LSX 6 bolt confriguration
APR Balance Bolt
Patriot Perf Extreme Valve Spring Upgrade Kit
High Volue LSX Ported Oil Pump
Balanced & Blueprinted Rotating Assembly
LSX Engine Gasket Kit
Manley Push Rods
Will be putting in a new motor and here is where I am: Thoughts and/or suggestions - RWHP ??
427 RHS Aluminum Block
Collies Dragon Slayer Forged Crankshaft
Wesco Forged Aluminum Pistons
427 Turbo Comp Custom Cam
STS Twin Turbos
LSXR LS7 Cylinder Heads
T&D Rocker Arms Intake & Exhaust
Manly Push Rods
Wilson Billet Banks Sheet Metal Intake Machined for Automotive Fuel Rails
Callies Ultra Billet H Beam Connecting Rods
Clevite H Main & Rod Bearings
C5R Timing Chain
Morel Tie Bar Hi RPM Hyd Roller Lifter
T&D Rocker Arms -Intake and Exhaust
Cometic Head Gaskets
LS2 Front Timing Cover W/Cam Sensor
APR Pro Series 12 pt. Head studs LSX 6 bolt confriguration
APR Balance Bolt
Patriot Perf Extreme Valve Spring Upgrade Kit
High Volue LSX Ported Oil Pump
Balanced & Blueprinted Rotating Assembly
LSX Engine Gasket Kit
Manley Push Rods
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Forney Texas
If you have the time, I recommend hard anodizing the pistons. It makes them bullet proof!
The Wilson manifold looks wicked, but unless you're doing it to have a baller look and don't care about spending the money, there's absolutely no need for it. It won't help your power one lick.
Not sure what your power goals are, but the I-beam Ultra billet rods are significantly stronger.
The Wilson manifold looks wicked, but unless you're doing it to have a baller look and don't care about spending the money, there's absolutely no need for it. It won't help your power one lick.
Not sure what your power goals are, but the I-beam Ultra billet rods are significantly stronger.
Melting Slicks
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From: Okinawa
Is this build almost done, or are you still buying parts/getting started. Are you trying to go fast? An RHS block and sts dont go together, lsxr heads and patriot springs? C5R timming chain? I hope its not to late to make some changes. Is a shop doing this for you?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Okinawa
No need to buy an after market block for an sts kit or one that is lightly modded, if you spend the money for a rhs block I would spend more on a timming chain. Lxr heads probably come with better springs....
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From: ECS : WTF did you break now and HTF did you break it this time
my forged 346 car with STS couldn't run a number on the dyno and absolutely on the track....after I switched to a paxton I couldn't keep a happy driveline behind it.
I would seriously, seriously rethink plans of STS and big power, it WILL NOT happen.
I sold mine off over 4 years ago, we tried bigger turbos, ceramic coatings, heat wrapping, removing cats etc. you name it, we just couldn't make a design with 20 ft of charge pipes spool like a front mount or a centrifugal.
As a result I went paxton..
PS let me know if you want a deal on a paxton setup, I just pulled that from this car to sell it stock, going back NA 427 C5R with a bottle for when I want to be stupid
I would seriously, seriously rethink plans of STS and big power, it WILL NOT happen.
I sold mine off over 4 years ago, we tried bigger turbos, ceramic coatings, heat wrapping, removing cats etc. you name it, we just couldn't make a design with 20 ft of charge pipes spool like a front mount or a centrifugal.
As a result I went paxton..
PS let me know if you want a deal on a paxton setup, I just pulled that from this car to sell it stock, going back NA 427 C5R with a bottle for when I want to be stupid
