Build forged shortblock for boost using existing LS6 block?
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Build forged shortblock for boost using existing LS6 block?
I've got a 2004 Z06 with a Vortech Ti V3, TFS 220 heads and BTR Centri cam.
I'm wanting to explore going ahead and doing the shortblock so that I'm done with it, but am not sure if I should just utilize the shortblock that I already have and put a rotating assembly in it, or just buy a forged shortblock from one of the vendors?
It seems that I can save some money by just going with a rotating assembly and then having an engine shop somewhat local to me to do the machine work and put it together. I'm shooting for 800 or so rwhp out of the build.
What do you guys think? The factory shortblock only has about 9,000 miles on it, so it's in good shape.
Thanks!
I'm wanting to explore going ahead and doing the shortblock so that I'm done with it, but am not sure if I should just utilize the shortblock that I already have and put a rotating assembly in it, or just buy a forged shortblock from one of the vendors?
It seems that I can save some money by just going with a rotating assembly and then having an engine shop somewhat local to me to do the machine work and put it together. I'm shooting for 800 or so rwhp out of the build.
What do you guys think? The factory shortblock only has about 9,000 miles on it, so it's in good shape.
Thanks!
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From: Dyer, IN
I've got a 2004 Z06 with a Vortech Ti V3, TFS 220 heads and BTR Centri cam.
I'm wanting to explore going ahead and doing the shortblock so that I'm done with it, but am not sure if I should just utilize the shortblock that I already have and put a rotating assembly in it, or just buy a forged shortblock from one of the vendors?
It seems that I can save some money by just going with a rotating assembly and then having an engine shop somewhat local to me to do the machine work and put it together. I'm shooting for 800 or so rwhp out of the build.
What do you guys think? The factory shortblock only has about 9,000 miles on it, so it's in good shape.
Thanks!
I'm wanting to explore going ahead and doing the shortblock so that I'm done with it, but am not sure if I should just utilize the shortblock that I already have and put a rotating assembly in it, or just buy a forged shortblock from one of the vendors?
It seems that I can save some money by just going with a rotating assembly and then having an engine shop somewhat local to me to do the machine work and put it together. I'm shooting for 800 or so rwhp out of the build.
What do you guys think? The factory shortblock only has about 9,000 miles on it, so it's in good shape.
Thanks!
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Cash-wise, that low miles LS6 can probably be sold to make a few bucks towards any new engine if desired. Maybe an iron block for added peace of mind approaching 1k hp. Though the factory blocks are typically ok. Cranks too.
Having recently gone to about the 1k rw level and seen what that brings vs about 650, I can say it is a whole different beast up there and unless you've driven one you might want to see if someone you know is willing to toss you the keys to one for an afternoon before you commit to 800+. You either need a lot of long straight roads or the car becomes largely a track dedicated ride somewhere above 700rw.
Having recently gone to about the 1k rw level and seen what that brings vs about 650, I can say it is a whole different beast up there and unless you've driven one you might want to see if someone you know is willing to toss you the keys to one for an afternoon before you commit to 800+. You either need a lot of long straight roads or the car becomes largely a track dedicated ride somewhere above 700rw.
