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ilir14 · 04-21-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by failshift

I'm just doing the b8. It's a Dailey and not meant to be high HP. I just want it to be stable and not worry

I did the same thing B8 as also mine is daily driven for now and pushing over 700rwhp, and keep this in mind that this is only starting point of this engine its a lot more in it, but i am enjoying it for now
let me know if you have any question

failshift · 04-21-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ilir14

I did the same thing B8 as also mine is daily driven for now and pushing over 700rwhp, and keep this in mind that this is only starting point of this engine its a lot more in it, but i am enjoying it for now

let me know if you have any question

I just don't want to run into fueling/clutch other issues thy I can't afford to build

failshift · 04-22-2016, 10:22 AM

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ilir14 · 04-22-2016, 11:09 AM

I am the same way, but my stock clutch its holding up pretty good so far

silverz28 · 04-22-2016, 12:19 PM

I don't know how you guys are still doing "fine" with the stock clutch over 600rwhp. You must be taking it easy.

10aSSee D · 04-22-2016, 12:58 PM

That doesn't look good. My stock clutch held for about 3,000 miles, then one day on the interstate I down shifted to 4th and smoked it. It couldn't hold the power at low rpms for long. Some may hold for a while but it is only a matter of time.

UNRIVALED SS · 04-22-2016, 02:09 PM

Iron crank and powdered metal rods. I`d worry. GM claims it`s built to handle 8 PSI. I don`t want to talk you out of anything but that isn`t my version of reassuring. Most well known shops will build a base LS3 with H beams and forged crank, a little more compression and do it for $500 plus less money. I would think long and hard before going that route. A large part of that engines value and expense is in the LSX block, which from what you say will be a daily driver. You do not need. Most of us will never need the benefits that block has to offer. My 2 cents of typing for the day.

failshift · 04-22-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by UNRIVALED SS

Iron crank and powdered metal rods. I`d worry. GM claims it`s built to handle 8 PSI. I don`t want to talk you out of anything but that isn`t my version of reassuring. Most well known shops will build a base LS3 with H beams and forged crank, a little more compression and do it for $500 plus less money. I would think long and hard before going that route. A large part of that engines value and expense is in the LSX block, which from what you say will be a daily driver. You do not need. Most of us will never need the benefits that block has to offer. My 2 cents of typing for the day.

Warranty. Warranty warranty. Is why I'm going that route. I have no
Need for more than 8psi. If I ever want more power I'll add meth or something of the sort. Port the heads. Ect

Unreal · 04-22-2016, 02:15 PM

8psi means NOTHING.

8psi could be 1000rwhp or 500rwhp. Don't get caught up on boost.

bct10985 · 04-22-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

8psi means NOTHING.

8psi could be 1000rwhp or 500rwhp. Don't get caught up on boost.

Exactly so how do they warranty it for 8psi. And how do you even prove thats all u were boosting it

failshift · 04-22-2016, 06:14 PM

It's not warranties at 8psi. It says 8psi is the recommended Max

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Unreal · 04-22-2016, 06:21 PM

Point is, 8psi doesn't mean anything. I wouldn't touch a B8, because the rods. You can get a better motor for the same price with better parts.

UNRIVALED SS · 04-22-2016, 08:04 PM

"UNREAL", well worded statement and you seem to get the point. Yes the non forged internals, less the pistons, will take less power to turn due to the lower weight of the rotating assembly. However, powdered metal rods with forged pistons on the end of them usually aren't a good mix from what I`ve seen. The pistons are heavier and there is a reason every serious shop I know of puts H-beams under those pistons. Will the motor run well and live with the typical 8 psi combination making ~600 WHP, yes, but so will a stock LS3 that's tuned properly. So if that's all you want to ever do, save yourself some money and get one of those from chevy. It has a warranty to but that's not the point. Just sharing a thought, and I know how it feels to throw money at something and not get what I intended at the end of the day.

failshift · 04-22-2016, 08:30 PM

Doing the b15 would cost me another 4000+

Make up the difference of the two and a new clutch. And at which point I'll be closing in on the safe zone that u feel like pushing the fuel system. So there's another 2k

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04-22-2016, 12:19 PM	#47
silverz28 Drives: 1996 Camaro Z28, 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 279	I don't know how you guys are still doing "fine" with the stock clutch over 600rwhp. You must be taking it easy. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS IOM, LS3, Aftermarket Hurst shifter, IOM interior, Borla "S", 1 7/8 Big Flow headers, ADM Race cold air, BMR 1" lowering springs, SLP Supercharger, Custom Comp Cam, Fore Innovations twin pumps, Flex Fuel Sensor

04-22-2016, 12:58 PM	#48
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	That doesn't look good. My stock clutch held for about 3,000 miles, then one day on the interstate I down shifted to 4th and smoked it. It couldn't hold the power at low rpms for long. Some may hold for a while but it is only a matter of time. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

04-22-2016, 02:09 PM	#49
UNRIVALED SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 705 View My Garage	B8 LSX Hmmmmmm Iron crank and powdered metal rods. I`d worry. GM claims it`s built to handle 8 PSI. I don`t want to talk you out of anything but that isn`t my version of reassuring. Most well known shops will build a base LS3 with H beams and forged crank, a little more compression and do it for $500 plus less money. I would think long and hard before going that route. A large part of that engines value and expense is in the LSX block, which from what you say will be a daily driver. You do not need. Most of us will never need the benefits that block has to offer. My 2 cents of typing for the day.

04-22-2016, 02:15 PM	#51
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	8psi means NOTHING. 8psi could be 1000rwhp or 500rwhp. Don't get caught up on boost. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

04-22-2016, 06:21 PM	#54
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Point is, 8psi doesn't mean anything. I wouldn't touch a B8, because the rods. You can get a better motor for the same price with better parts. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

04-22-2016, 10:22 AM	#45
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04-22-2016, 11:09 AM	#46
ilir14 Drives: Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 470	I am the same way, but my stock clutch its holding up pretty good so far

04-22-2016, 06:14 PM	#53
failshift Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089	It's not warranties at 8psi. It says 8psi is the recommended Max ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• SLP supercharged 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR Full front half protected by Xpel PPF Instagram:@Failshift 565hp/560tq @8.6psi 1LE Owners Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/559684050767758/

04-22-2016, 08:04 PM	#55
UNRIVALED SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 705 View My Garage	Chevy B8 "UNREAL", well worded statement and you seem to get the point. Yes the non forged internals, less the pistons, will take less power to turn due to the lower weight of the rotating assembly. However, powdered metal rods with forged pistons on the end of them usually aren't a good mix from what I`ve seen. The pistons are heavier and there is a reason every serious shop I know of puts H-beams under those pistons. Will the motor run well and live with the typical 8 psi combination making ~600 WHP, yes, but so will a stock LS3 that's tuned properly. So if that's all you want to ever do, save yourself some money and get one of those from chevy. It has a warranty to but that's not the point. Just sharing a thought, and I know how it feels to throw money at something and not get what I intended at the end of the day.

04-22-2016, 08:30 PM	#56
failshift Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089	Doing the b15 would cost me another 4000+ Make up the difference of the two and a new clutch. And at which point I'll be closing in on the safe zone that u feel like pushing the fuel system. So there's another 2k ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• SLP supercharged 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR Full front half protected by Xpel PPF Instagram:@Failshift 565hp/560tq @8.6psi 1LE Owners Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/559684050767758/