C6 Tech/Performance LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

New Engine Build Plans

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 1, 2014 | 07:21 PM
  #1  
g8gt208scvette's Avatar
g8gt208scvette
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 256
Likes: 3
From: Liberty Texas
Default New Engine Build Plans

Hey guys, wanted to update on my new engine build plans. This is going in a 2008 Corvette with the following bolt ons: Procharger D1SC, Dallas Performance Big mouth kit, AEM Meth Injection Kit, boost-a-pump, upgraded fuel system (not sure which one), OBX 1 7/8" Headers w/ 3" xpipe, Magnaflow Axelbacks.

Late Model Engines in Houston, TX is the builder.

The engine build plans are the following:

not included on the invoice is port&polish.





Reply
Old Oct 1, 2014 | 07:34 PM
  #2  
timd38's Avatar
timd38
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 13,592
Likes: 187
From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Default

Should be able to get a speeding ticket with all the power you will have!

Nice build!

Any reason why you did not use an aluminum block?
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2014 | 07:40 PM
  #3  
g8gt208scvette's Avatar
g8gt208scvette
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 256
Likes: 3
From: Liberty Texas
Default

Originally Posted by timd38
Should be able to get a speeding ticket with all the power you will have!

Nice build!

Any reason why you did not use an aluminum block?
Mostly due to cost, LQ9 is much cheaper than a LS3 block and only weighs around 60lbs more. And also due to it being a stronger block.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2014 | 09:55 PM
  #4  
g8gt208scvette's Avatar
g8gt208scvette
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 256
Likes: 3
From: Liberty Texas
Default

I should be around 800hp with this build, have never had this amount of power!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To New Engine Build Plans





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:21 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE