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Dec 30, 2013 | 11:50 AM

Blow Torch

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Engine build details (update)

Getting the final details worked out on the forged shortblock build. Any suggestions?

Going with -3 cc Diamond or Wiseco pistons to achieve around 10.6 cr with 62 cc heads
Forged h beams rods.

ARP 2000 rod bolts

Stock crank

Question; What rings do I need to go with for 14lbs boost?

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Dec 30, 2013 | 12:29 PM

robert miller

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Make sure your pistons are set up for boost and just get the rings from them on what they sell as a package deal. I went with the hellfire rings with my set up.

Dec 30, 2013 | 12:52 PM

Blow Torch

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I have heard "hellfire rings" mentioned many times

Dec 30, 2013 | 07:04 PM

Blow Torch

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Please provide feedback

Short block from Thompson Motorsports

Aluminum block LS1 (5.3 bored to ___3.902_____)
diamond Forged piston with -3cc (or whatever is needed to provide 10.5-10.7 CR)
4340 Forged H beam rods
ARP 2000 rod bolts
Digital balanced assembly
Fully assembled and blueprinted
Steel top ring, napier 2nd TMS rings .031" gap

Dec 30, 2013 | 10:50 PM

joshtownsend

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Originally Posted by Blow Torch

do yourself a favor and do an iron block instead.. 3.905 is the most you can go on a 5.3 and its very thin on a aluminum block.. either going to do it now ...or later... esp with that gap.. going run some bigger boost

Dec 31, 2013 | 07:49 AM

Blow Torch

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Thanks Josh
I REALLY want to stay with an aluminum block to keep the same set up as it came with. I have already added the blower weight on the nose, and just like the idea of the aluminum block
I am only going to play with it. I put approx. 3000 miles a year on the car, cruising, short trips, etc., and never go to strip (too far away