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The HPR 442 is one of our own designs and features some exclusive components only found here. Erik designed this package to extract the most displacement from a stock LS3 engine block without having to go through the expensive of sleeving the block. The 442 features a 4.070" bore and a huge 4.250" stroke forged crankshaft.
how much power can this block hold on nitrous and boost? I have full bolt on ls3 h/c/I trying to be close to 650 hp n/a, is this possible or do I need the ls7 block to get there?
how much power can this block hold on nitrous and boost? I have full bolt on ls3 h/c/I trying to be close to 650 hp n/a, is this possible or do I need the ls7 block to get there?
There are lots of stock bottom end LS3's that are making well north of 750 HP quite reliably.
I've seen a stock LS3 bottom end handle 1100 HP dyno runs, but in my opinion, that isn't a good idea.
But for 650-700 HP, the stock LS3 bottom end is plenty strong. The weakest link in a NA "bolt-on power" LS motor are the hypereutectic pistons. They won't tolerate much detonation so make sure your combination is dialled in.