6.0(lq9) or 5.3 blown
10-17-2004, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by diamondd2
Any guesses on the HP of these 3 combos.
Also, which would be the most reliable?
=Dave
Also, which would be the most reliable?
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10-17-2004, 10:46 AM
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All three choices are good....
IMO #1 can get you to 450rwhp NP with more boost
#3 is gonna net you the least amount of power BUT you can slide a nitrous bottle in the back and make the most power out of all three choices if you add a big enough shot. Just figure in about $800-900 for a decent nitrous kit when it's all said and done.
*edit* I meant option #3 not #2 LOL
IMO #1 can get you to 450rwhp NP with more boost
#3 is gonna net you the least amount of power BUT you can slide a nitrous bottle in the back and make the most power out of all three choices if you add a big enough shot. Just figure in about $800-900 for a decent nitrous kit when it's all said and done.
*edit* I meant option #3 not #2 LOL
10-17-2004, 11:06 AM
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none of the above.......for 7K you can build a really nice forged 370 long block and hit it with nitrous(faster than all 3 options)....or even a 408 short block and some bolt ons.... 
with the 3 options u listed the truck has potential to be really fast with all 3 but with a built motor ur truck will have the potential to be a f*cking monster!
with the 3 options u listed the truck has potential to be really fast with all 3 but with a built motor ur truck will have the potential to be a f*cking monster!
10-17-2004, 12:55 PM
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No nitrous for me.
Unfortunetly, no 370 forged or 408--too much money by the time it is all said and done.
Tranny- I'll wait to it breaks, then get a built one. ( I will not be racing)
My #3 option (LQ9) does include a mild cam and head milling.
Based on feedback this is what I am guessing:
#1 -- 400-425 RWHP
#2 -- ?
#3 -- 350-375 RWHP
Anyone want to guess at #2?
Thanks
=Dave
Unfortunetly, no 370 forged or 408--too much money by the time it is all said and done.
Tranny- I'll wait to it breaks, then get a built one. ( I will not be racing)
My #3 option (LQ9) does include a mild cam and head milling.
Based on feedback this is what I am guessing:
#1 -- 400-425 RWHP
#2 -- ?
#3 -- 350-375 RWHP
Anyone want to guess at #2?
Thanks
=Dave
10-17-2004, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by diamondd2
Unfortunetly, no 370 forged or 408--too much money by the time it is all said and done.
Thanks
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10-17-2004, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by lm7
really ? a forged 370 shortblock is $3500 including core charges....u said under 7k....i think you would be able to finish it off nicely with that extra $3,400..but u said your not racing so a milder setup might be right for you...i would just hate to see you spend that much money on a mediocre setup, that in the end might leave you wanting more.
here are some prices from a local shop:
370 cid
GM 6.0L Iron Block
Stock 3.62" crank - nodular iron
Manley Sportsman rods 6.100"
Wiseco flat top forged aluminum pistons 4.030" bore
Price: $3995.00
408 cid
GM 6.0L Iron Block
Lunati 4.00" crank - 4340 forged steel
Lunati billet rods 6.125"
Wiseco flat top pistons 4.030" bore size
Price: $6295.00