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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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Does anyone know the hp limit on a 2000 c5 ls1 block??
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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Over 1,000 if it's built properly.

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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That's a lot when you think about it!
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Block and crank are plenty tough, its rods that get weak.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Yep, and pistons under high boost!
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The block and crankshaft will easily withstand 800-1000hp.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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not highjacking but how about stock internals and stuff? ive heard those are only good to about 500??
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Yep! You're right. With Stock pistons and rods, you don't wanna go over 500-550 RWHP, which is about 7-8 PSI for supercharged cars
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Originally Posted by torchvette10
Yep! You're right. With Stock pistons and rods, you don't wanna go over 500-550 RWHP, which is about 7-8 PSI for supercharged cars


600HP (at the crank) is about the limit for the rest of the internals
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I had thought of just using my stock block with new internals but i'm building 6L with the Iron block LQ9
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