Engine options?
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 16
From: pembroke pines (broward) florida
Engine options?
Ok. Bought my first corvette. Z06 stock engine with a blower on low boost. Want to elimate the possibility of an engine failure with either a crate engine or a build engine. It goin to be a tuff Streeter not a drag car or track car. Don't plan on ranking it much more of a cruiser that sounds n looks tuff. What wud u guys suggest? I'd like to bump the boost to say 14-15psi from the 6-7 now. Crate engine n sell my stock donk? Or buy a new short lsx motor n redo my heads? Pls estimate price of your suggestions. I'm not really doin it to chase more power...I just don't want to grenade the engine make a mess of the car
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,987
Likes: 16
From: Phoenix
14-15psi and you say you don't want to make more power? That makes no sense. You are more likely to drop a valve than blow the motor if you keep the boost reasonable. If the heads haven't been pulled and rebuilt by a shop like West Coast Cylinder Heads, I would do that.
A built shortblock would be easier to swap out with less down time and you can then sell your shortblock to recoup some cash. Have the heads sent off while the short is getting built. A good place to also list your motor for sale would be Racedezert and GlamisDunes.
A built shortblock would be easier to swap out with less down time and you can then sell your shortblock to recoup some cash. Have the heads sent off while the short is getting built. A good place to also list your motor for sale would be Racedezert and GlamisDunes.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 16
From: pembroke pines (broward) florida
14-15psi and you say you don't want to make more power? That makes no sense. You are more likely to drop a valve than blow the motor if you keep the boost reasonable. If the heads haven't been pulled and rebuilt by a shop like West Coast Cylinder Heads, I would do that.
A built shortblock would be easier to swap out with less down time and you can then sell your shortblock to recoup some cash. Have the heads sent off while the short is getting built. A good place to also list your motor for sale would be Racedezert and GlamisDunes.
A built shortblock would be easier to swap out with less down time and you can then sell your shortblock to recoup some cash. Have the heads sent off while the short is getting built. A good place to also list your motor for sale would be Racedezert and GlamisDunes.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,368
Likes: 30
From: dfw Texas
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 187
Likes: 3
I have a perfectly running LS7 LONG block wrapped in shrink wrap here that came out of the shop Z06 with about 20K miles on it. Let me know if you are interested. I believe we are trying to get $9K for it. It is complete from oil pan to intake and valve covers.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,368
Likes: 30
From: dfw Texas
I have a perfectly running LS7 LONG block wrapped in shrink wrap here that came out of the shop Z06 with about 20K miles on it. Let me know if you are interested. I believe we are trying to get $9K for it. It is complete from oil pan to intake and valve covers.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 16
From: pembroke pines (broward) florida
I have a perfectly running LS7 LONG block wrapped in shrink wrap here that came out of the shop Z06 with about 20K miles on it. Let me know if you are interested. I believe we are trying to get $9K for it. It is complete from oil pan to intake and valve covers.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 16
From: pembroke pines (broward) florida
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,368
Likes: 30
From: dfw Texas
I would still be iffy on premium +torco over 800 rwhp with out meth just because of elevated IATs...
If you dont plan to run 100+ octane all the time i would invest in a meth kit.. and as i said.. just throw rods/pistons in your ls7 and fix the heads.
If you dont plan to run 100+ octane all the time i would invest in a meth kit.. and as i said.. just throw rods/pistons in your ls7 and fix the heads.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,368
Likes: 30
From: dfw Texas
if you plan on going bigger... just do a 427 LSX, Mast heads and be done with it.
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 187
Likes: 3
Just has a mild cam, pushrods and springs.
No worries. Was just throwing it out there as you mentioned "crate engine" in the OP.
No worries. Was just throwing it out there as you mentioned "crate engine" in the OP.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,368
Likes: 30
From: dfw Texas
Worst case you can throw in an oil cooler too. for chasing a number most people will reccomend a 6 bolt setup, Besides the LSX i believe the other 6 bolt blocks are considerably more pricey.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 16
From: pembroke pines (broward) florida
I live in Tx, and the iron block is fine as long as you upgrade the radiator IMO
Worst case you can throw in an oil cooler too. for chasing a number most people will reccomend a 6 bolt setup, Besides the LSX i believe the other 6 bolt blocks are considerably more pricey.
Worst case you can throw in an oil cooler too. for chasing a number most people will reccomend a 6 bolt setup, Besides the LSX i believe the other 6 bolt blocks are considerably more pricey.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 16
From: pembroke pines (broward) florida
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,368
Likes: 30
From: dfw Texas
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 16
From: pembroke pines (broward) florida
what are these texas speed lsx 427 6 bolt head long engines like? they seem very good value! 11k n i can still sell off my stock ls7 while it still breathes
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-471-tsp...ong-block.aspx
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-471-tsp...ong-block.aspx