ERL superdeck short block power limits?
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ERL superdeck short block power limits?
I just ordered my ERL superdeck short block it's an LS3 427 it will be blue printed and balanced. I had the LS7 heads sent to Frankenstein and I'm going with a cam motions cam. ERL said the CR with be 11:5 to 1 but the heads are going to put it closer to 12 to 1. I plan on running pump gas (93 Oct here in NC.) I also ordered a mantic twin disc clutch to hold the power. I'm looking to spray it. How much power should this set up make na? How much should this set up hold. ERL said 1000 hp.
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For N/A, it depends on the cam grind, whether auto/manual, headers, etc. Maybe 600 at the engine?
Certainly for starters, on the max, I would go with what they say (1000 hp), since they built the engine, and seem to be reputable.
As you know, you could easily ruin it at much less HP levels with a bad tune, etc.
OR, you can produce a lot more HP if you are careful, don't use the HP a lot, etc.
As with any custom build, each case is different, so there is no right answer to your question
Certainly for starters, on the max, I would go with what they say (1000 hp), since they built the engine, and seem to be reputable.
As you know, you could easily ruin it at much less HP levels with a bad tune, etc.
OR, you can produce a lot more HP if you are careful, don't use the HP a lot, etc.
As with any custom build, each case is different, so there is no right answer to your question
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For N/A, it depends on the cam grind, whether auto/manual, headers, etc. Maybe 600 at the engine?
Certainly for starters, on the max, I would go with what they say (1000 hp), since they built the engine, and seem to be reputable.
As you know, you could easily ruin it at much less HP levels with a bad tune, etc.
OR, you can produce a lot more HP if you are careful, don't use the HP a lot, etc.
As with any custom build, each case is different, so there is no right answer to your question
Certainly for starters, on the max, I would go with what they say (1000 hp), since they built the engine, and seem to be reputable.
As you know, you could easily ruin it at much less HP levels with a bad tune, etc.
OR, you can produce a lot more HP if you are careful, don't use the HP a lot, etc.
As with any custom build, each case is different, so there is no right answer to your question
Thank you. The cam will be a BTR Stage 4. I have 1 7/8 L.T. L.G.'s with an off road x pipe. The motor is going back into my C6 Z, its a 6sp manual. I am wanting 600 rwhp. :-/
