my C6Z lsx/lme build (add suggestions/hints)
06-02-2017, 11:13 PM
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06-09-2017, 01:09 PM
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little update: have everything apart and have got with LME and we will be adding brodix heads to the build. also ordered the mantic triple from ecs along with 8 rib from AA. waiting on engine to arrive
06-12-2017, 03:50 PM
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what do you guys run for head bolts? i currently have ARP bolts for my stock heads, is there a kit to add on to this one for 6 bolt heads? is there other options besides the $600 arp 6 bolt heads stud kit? doesnt block need to be machined for the stud kit?
06-12-2017, 04:23 PM
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No block machine work. BTR sells an add on kit I believe.
I'm running the $600+ ARP 6 bolt set.
https://www.briantooleyracing.com/bt...hs-blocks.html
I'm running the $600+ ARP 6 bolt set.
https://www.briantooleyracing.com/bt...hs-blocks.html
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06-12-2017, 05:21 PM
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They get way more expensive than that. Hell the 6 bolt head gaskets are like $250 compared to $60.
06-12-2017, 06:05 PM
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My experience, if you are doing a build like this, and $1000 even makes you think twice, you need to step back and examine what you are doing.
06-12-2017, 07:36 PM
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So car was running like crap ran compression and 90# on #1 cylinder and has bad rings.
currently: A&A V3Ti 3.6", ARH Headers, AHP stage 4 heads, Lg cam, meth,BB Bullets no cats
Ordered a 427lsx short block from LME and i plan to pulley down on the v3Ti
Anything i should be adding or upgrading while doing this project?
ati balancer? are all the failures still common
katech oil pump or just run new factory?
going to start research on clutch now as well once it will be apart.
also what do you think i could get for my current ls7 short block that will need to be re-ring?
currently: A&A V3Ti 3.6", ARH Headers, AHP stage 4 heads, Lg cam, meth,BB Bullets no cats
Ordered a 427lsx short block from LME and i plan to pulley down on the v3Ti
Anything i should be adding or upgrading while doing this project?
ati balancer? are all the failures still common
katech oil pump or just run new factory?
going to start research on clutch now as well once it will be apart.
also what do you think i could get for my current ls7 short block that will need to be re-ring?
iv got a dart LME awesome guys super service
06-13-2017, 08:08 AM
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its the fact that my 8 rib setup cost the same as a set of bolts and a 2 gaskets lol just seems odd that the 4 bolt head bolt set is 150 but you add 2 more bolts to a cylinder and now its 700
06-19-2017, 10:00 AM
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Your first call should be to Scoggin-Dickey. They'll be able to source what you need.
06-19-2017, 10:00 AM
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What kit and what gaskets? LSX block uses some different gaskets from a base LS block.
06-19-2017, 10:56 AM
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id assume i need to change timing cover gasket/ rear gasket/ water pump, valley cover, oil pan, oil pump.
was hoping they made a rebuild kit with everything needed versus buying individually
do you guys reuse these gaskets?
was hoping they made a rebuild kit with everything needed versus buying individually
do you guys reuse these gaskets?
06-19-2017, 03:48 PM
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Depends on which gasket.
There is no oil pump gasket on a dry sump car. Water pump gaskets are cheap so just replace them. Valley cover I've reused multiple times. Timing cover gasket is same. Rear gasket is unique to LSX.
There is no oil pump gasket on a dry sump car. Water pump gaskets are cheap so just replace them. Valley cover I've reused multiple times. Timing cover gasket is same. Rear gasket is unique to LSX.
06-21-2017, 02:06 PM
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just out of curiosity to the guys that have done these builds: what was your break-in process. I know usually with new engine you will break it in but also need to break in a new clutch. I have to get new tune before i can really open much up being so much is changing. What do you guys suggest as a start up/break in procedure. hopefully car will start with current tune i have and then i can idle for a bit to make sure no leaks before bringing to tuner