[Z06] Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drifting
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From: Lakeside AZ
I used an LS7 clutch in my 02 Camaro for years with no issues, though I didn't drag race it. When it came time to replace the clutch in my C5Z I went with a Mantic single. 2 years and still going strong. Both using a 600+hp 416.
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Drifting
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From: Gibsonton FL.
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Drifting
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Gibsonton FL.
Short block done. Wisco forged pistons. Should start putting it back together middle of next week. Once they get started it should go pretty fast. Heads might be the hold up at this point. They are porting them in house and after they need to go out and get a valve job. Not sure if they have started that process. 
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Drifting
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From: Gibsonton FL.
Ok, went to shop today to check on progress. Short block was supposed to be back from machine shop but wasn't. They asked me if I had time to go pick it up for them as they are swamped. I said ok, no problem. Got to the shop, medium sized place that was super clean and organized. Here's what I got:
Mahle forged pistons and ring set
LS3 rods
All ARP fasteners
Degrease and hot tank block
Bore and hone with torque plate 10 over
polish stock LS6 crank
Glass bead rods
Floating pins instead of press in
Balance assembly
All this at a total cost of 2400.00. I think thats pretty fair. I was glad I got to go pick it up. Talked to the man and was impressed with his knowledge, demeanor, and shop. He told me he didn't understand why people don't like rebuilding these motors and opt for new stuff. He said they are easier than early Chevy small blocks to do. Anyway, the shop has parts now! They still haven't done my heads so that will slow things down now. If they can just get that part done we will just be a couple days away from being done. Anxious to see what it puts down on the dynojet.
Mahle forged pistons and ring set
LS3 rods
All ARP fasteners
Degrease and hot tank block
Bore and hone with torque plate 10 over
polish stock LS6 crank
Glass bead rods
Floating pins instead of press in
Balance assembly
All this at a total cost of 2400.00. I think thats pretty fair. I was glad I got to go pick it up. Talked to the man and was impressed with his knowledge, demeanor, and shop. He told me he didn't understand why people don't like rebuilding these motors and opt for new stuff. He said they are easier than early Chevy small blocks to do. Anyway, the shop has parts now! They still haven't done my heads so that will slow things down now. If they can just get that part done we will just be a couple days away from being done. Anxious to see what it puts down on the dynojet.
Melting Slicks
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From: Greenwood Indiana
He'll ya man you should be stoked!
I want a idle video, that cam should sound great
I'm running a ls2 based 427 through a 90/90 and 243s
Made 535/512 it's a blast to drive!
Good luck in the next few days, keep us posted
I want a idle video, that cam should sound great
I'm running a ls2 based 427 through a 90/90 and 243s
Made 535/512 it's a blast to drive!
Good luck in the next few days, keep us posted
Racer
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: los angeles California
mcloed
I too had the ls7 set up. Took a poop. I've had the mcleod set up for a couple of months. Been driving it as if I'm testing it to give. No problems at all. Might just change the shifter. Dont know where to start.
I did however ordered my breathless performance headlights. Thats a start.
I did however ordered my breathless performance headlights. Thats a start.
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Drifting
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From: Gibsonton FL.
Safety Car
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From: Birmingham Al
Ok, went to shop today to check on progress. Short block was supposed to be back from machine shop but wasn't. They asked me if I had time to go pick it up for them as they are swamped. I said ok, no problem. Got to the shop, medium sized place that was super clean and organized. Here's what I got:
Mahle forged pistons and ring set
LS3 rods
All ARP fasteners
Degrease and hot tank block
Bore and hone with torque plate 10 over
polish stock LS6 crank
Glass bead rods
Floating pins instead of press in
Balance assembly
All this at a total cost of 2400.00. I think thats pretty fair. I was glad I got to go pick it up. Talked to the man and was impressed with his knowledge, demeanor, and shop. He told me he didn't understand why people don't like rebuilding these motors and opt for new stuff. He said they are easier than early Chevy small blocks to do. Anyway, the shop has parts now! They still haven't done my heads so that will slow things down now. If they can just get that part done we will just be a couple days away from being done. Anxious to see what it puts down on the dynojet.
Mahle forged pistons and ring set
LS3 rods
All ARP fasteners
Degrease and hot tank block
Bore and hone with torque plate 10 over
polish stock LS6 crank
Glass bead rods
Floating pins instead of press in
Balance assembly
All this at a total cost of 2400.00. I think thats pretty fair. I was glad I got to go pick it up. Talked to the man and was impressed with his knowledge, demeanor, and shop. He told me he didn't understand why people don't like rebuilding these motors and opt for new stuff. He said they are easier than early Chevy small blocks to do. Anyway, the shop has parts now! They still haven't done my heads so that will slow things down now. If they can just get that part done we will just be a couple days away from being done. Anxious to see what it puts down on the dynojet.
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Drifting
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From: Gibsonton FL.
Finishing up porting heads today then sending them out to the same shop that rebuilt short block for a valve job. They say they should have heads back by next Tuesday. They are going to port intake and throttle body. Staying with the stock LS6 parts there to save money. With a little luck it should be all back together by next Friday! I will post up dyno results and total cost to see what kind of bang for buck I got. These guys are really good so I am hopeful for a great number
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Drifting
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From: Gibsonton FL.
Ok, looked it up myself. Comp has many different type cores. The part number for my cam is 54-448-11. If you look at their core chart the "54"stands for "steel billet"
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