New Project!! haha

[badblackhemi]

Ok guys, i know i've made a few different threads b/c i cant really make up my mind..haha. was gonna do the chevy, then i blew my motor so i was going to do the stroker in my dodge, but after some research, it's def. much cheaper to just put a stock motor back in my truck, sell it, along with all the extras, then take out my loan and put it all into a chevy truck. I'd end up with a more powerful, faster, and the biggest thing...a more reliable truck. But i need you guys' help on building my motor. So here's the deal, i'm going to build a street/strip single cab 1500 silverado. I have a sponsorship deal with the local GM dealership, so i'd like to use as many GM performance parts as i can. I'd like to run around 600hp low boost and 800-900hp high boost on the street and track and maybe a little above on a couple track runs on BIG boost. Since i can get these parts at cost or less, what all gm performance parts can i SAFELY run at these power levels. I was thinking about the LSX block, but what about the C5R block since i'm not going "too" crazy, for weight savings. Will this block be fine as a 427 and a single turbo? I'm planning on using an ST80 turbo, b/c i'm sure the 427 will make plenty of power down low to make up for any lag the turbo might have. Also, on the gm parts you wouldnt advise, which replacements would you go for. I've got a deal on ETP245's, should i just go with those? or another head, like LS7? I have read though, that the LS7 head dominates other heads as far as hp goes, but i think that's just peek power, heads like ETP show way more power under the curve, and more torque, which i think is really what i'll need since i'm putting this combo in a truck. pretty much i'm asking, when you guys have time, can you help me build my engine?? haha
THANKS,
-Kyle

P.S. ....i dont want to hear it....I'm NOT a woman for changing my mind so many times....atleast i'm FINALLY getting it right!! HAHA

[txarkitekt]

Damn Kyle--its about freeakin time you got your $hit together!

Anyways, you got a sponsorship--AWESOME. Ok, first thing..GM Performance has A LOT of badass stuff. There really isn;t anything you should stay away from. It's just how you are to assemble everything.

How much $$$$ are we looking at? Honestly, you could do an LS3 motor with full bolt ons and a cam and outperform an LS7. Plus you'd save $$$$. The LS3/515 is a badass start.

What tranny you thinking? Auto or manual? For an auto, try a 6L80e. For a manual, go for a Tremec TKO 600 or TR 6060.

Rear end? Definitely go with a 14 bolt. Posi? Detroit TrueTrac.

But like I said, the biggest thing is to know how much $$$$ we can spend.

[badblackhemi]

Damn Kyle--its about freeakin time you got your $hit together!

Anyways, you got a sponsorship--AWESOME. Ok, first thing..GM Performance has A LOT of badass stuff. There really isn;t anything you should stay away from. It's just how you are to assemble everything.

How much $$$$ are we looking at? Honestly, you could do an LS3 motor with full bolt ons and a cam and outperform an LS7. Plus you'd save $$$$. The LS3/515 is a badass start.

What tranny you thinking? Auto or manual? For an auto, try a 6L80e. For a manual, go for a Tremec TKO 600 or TR 6060.

Rear end? Definitely go with a 14 bolt. Posi? Detroit TrueTrac.

But like I said, the biggest thing is to know how much $$$$ we can spend.

Haha, thanks. Yea, my dad's race car is sponsored through the local GM dealership, and i can get some parts at cost as well!! Anyways, i'm going to have about $12,000 maybe $15,000 to spend on everything. I'm def. going auto and the trucks going to be a 99, would the 6L80e still work with that year? I was thinking about doing a turbo'd 427, i'll be able to go this route with less money b/c of the sponsorship on the motor parts, so that's why i was debating either the lsx or C5-R or LS7 blocks for starting points, with 800+hp i'm going to need a strong block. I'd like some suggestions on what internals to use. pretty much a parts list of everything i need to order/buy for the longblock. i'm ordering all the parts seperate b/c my dad has an engine builder that does his race car engines, so that takes care of that. Any suggestions on a cam?? remember its going to be a 427 with an ST80 turbo. 8.9:1 or 9.0:1 compression. what's one of the best intake manifolds to go with as far as FI goes? thanks again, i'm sure i'll have many more questions. haha

[ChevyLee]

First things first. Change your NAME lol

[bud8fan]

Haha, thanks. Yea, my dad's race car is sponsored through the local GM dealership, and i can get some parts at cost as well!! Anyways, i'm going to have about $12,000 maybe $15,000 to spend on everything. I'm def. going auto and the trucks going to be a 99, would the 6L80e still work with that year? I was thinking about doing a turbo'd 427, i'll be able to go this route with less money b/c of the sponsorship on the motor parts, so that's why i was debating either the lsx or C5-R or LS7 blocks for starting points, with 800+hp i'm going to need a strong block. I'd like some suggestions on what internals to use. pretty much a parts list of everything i need to order/buy for the longblock. i'm ordering all the parts seperate b/c my dad has an engine builder that does his race car engines, so that takes care of that. Any suggestions on a cam?? remember its going to be a 427 with an ST80 turbo. 8.9:1 or 9.0:1 compression. what's one of the best intake manifolds to go with as far as FI goes? thanks again, i'm sure i'll have many more questions. haha

i have a freshly painted '93 rolling chasis rcsb at trt in arlington and a built 14 bolt 6 lug sf 9.5" rearend that is not in the truck yet for sale if interested....

[02CHEV]

i have a freshly painted '93 rolling chasis rcsb at trt in arlington and a built 14 bolt 6 lug sf 9.5" rearend that is not in the truck yet for sale if interested....

ALTON!!!! what the hell r u talkin bout and where did the motor go?

[bud8fan]

ALTON!!!! what the hell r u talkin bout and where did the motor go?

i gave it up awhile back and sold the 408 and 80e along with the turbos and some other stuff...the motor and tranny went to a guy gonna put it in a vette....there is still some stuff there to sell...caltracs,truck,rearend,gauges,ect.......
i got a 6.0 and trick turbo in this '04 excab im driving right now for a thrill and it's fun to drive....lol

[ChevyLee]

i gave it up awhile back and sold the 408 and 80e along with the turbos and some other stuff...the motor and tranny went to a guy gonna put it in a vette....there is still some stuff there to sell...caltracs,truck,rearend,gauges,ect.......
i got a 6.0 and trick turbo in this '04 excab im driving right now for a thrill and it's fun to drive....lol

what do caltracs do??

[02CHEV]

what do caltracs do??

they help u grip and alot less axle wrap aka wheel hop

[bud8fan]

what do caltracs do??

google caltracs and check em out...they are bad azz...