Grand Sport Dry Sump LS3 - builder tags
05-22-2010, 04:14 PM
#81
Heel & Toe
I'm sure that many would be enthusiastic to learn , right from the source, about the many ways that a "hand built Wixom" LS3 is superior to a non-hand built Wixom LS3. Don't be shy, be specific and tell us all the differences.
Also of interest would be if this "hand building" will result in higher hp, greater reliability, or anything else tangible.
Certainly forged cranks are a good thing. But, I don't recall many crank failures being discussed on the LS3. What can the owner of a forged crank LS3 expect in the way of superior performance and reliability?
Don't hold back now! Tell us all the reasons why Wixom hand built engines are superior to those built the "other way".
Also of interest would be if this "hand building" will result in higher hp, greater reliability, or anything else tangible.
Certainly forged cranks are a good thing. But, I don't recall many crank failures being discussed on the LS3. What can the owner of a forged crank LS3 expect in the way of superior performance and reliability?
Don't hold back now! Tell us all the reasons why Wixom hand built engines are superior to those built the "other way".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qqb9...eature=related
04-19-2012, 05:38 PM
#82
Drifting
This is pretty cool..Rick Dadd built my '12 GS motor too...very cool to see that sticker on the intake with his name on it & I found these articles showing him building LS9's .
http://www.corvette-mag.com/issues/6...ld-performance
http://www.lsxtv.com/tech-stories/en...he-ls9-engine/
http://www.corvette-mag.com/issues/6...ld-performance
http://www.lsxtv.com/tech-stories/en...he-ls9-engine/
Congats Brian - looks like you have the first "Who Built your LS3
Dry-sump" post! Do you mind if I copy you to a new thread?
You're in good hands with "Dr. Dadd's" engine. He has pretty much spent his entire working career at GM building engines. He worked a few years building Olds rocket V8's, then did special engine work in Engineering., before coming to Wixom. He is very much a professional builder!
Hope your Vette keeps you grinning!
Dry-sump" post! Do you mind if I copy you to a new thread?
You're in good hands with "Dr. Dadd's" engine. He has pretty much spent his entire working career at GM building engines. He worked a few years building Olds rocket V8's, then did special engine work in Engineering., before coming to Wixom. He is very much a professional builder!
Hope your Vette keeps you grinning!
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04-20-2012, 12:58 PM
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Bit confused as CF has had a great and active LS3 thread ". Who built your LS3 dry sump engine for a year or two. Link http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-new-post.html
09-18-2021, 09:25 PM
#86
Thank you Rick Dadd for building my engine 
Just a note for folks trying to find the plate - it's as described on the RH intake side, but the badge is facing forward towards the front of the car - I spent about 20m looking all over the side.
Excellent thread and always great to hear about how our cars are crafted - thank you OP for all of the information - love to get the inside details.
Just a note for folks trying to find the plate - it's as described on the RH intake side, but the badge is facing forward towards the front of the car - I spent about 20m looking all over the side.
Excellent thread and always great to hear about how our cars are crafted - thank you OP for all of the information - love to get the inside details.
