Blown LS3 looking at lSX376 b15 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

injector · 06-21-2014, 04:14 PM

Hi All,

As the title says, I've blown my engine and i've been reading a lot on lSX376 b15.

i've lived in the 840+ rwhp lvl for the past 2 years and to be honest i've not done any activity (track racing, drag racing) to utilize those 840 rwhp. I'm into street racing (which i know is wrong) but nothing crazy couple of times only. i'm a big fan of cruising and listening to my camshaft looping (Might sound crazy, but this is what i crave). Sometime i like to eat couple of GTRs

Now i've been looking at the LSX376, since i will be procharging it with a D1, but i've couple of questions for those experts in this forum. by the way nothing can be salvaged from my LS3. Real damaged happened.

1) is it a direct swap to LS3 or will i need to buy (manifold, harness, coils, LT headers).
2) is it a durable engine at 700-800 rwhp all year long.

To be honest the price caught my attention (as other options are 13000+) as well as a post by Adm team achieving what i believe a durable 800+ on this engine. I understand that to play we got to pay, but I'm looking for a great "bang for your buck".

Durability is the key to me not beating an underground 1000+ TT lamborghini.

Appreciate your input.

Unreal · 06-21-2014, 04:26 PM

It would work but I would also check out other options like a forged 402/408 ls2/3. Shouldn't be $13k.

10aSSee D · 06-21-2014, 05:02 PM

I didn't pay 13k for my 417 stroker from ADM by a long shot. It should be a good motor but I would look into a bigger cube stroker if I was you.

SuperchargedStealth · 06-22-2014, 12:05 AM

I just did a LSX 427. However, I did that to make 1000whp. I can praise how great the LSX motor is, but if you're looking to just stay at ~850, then you should look into a forged motor. There really is no point in spending more on a motor if there isn't a need for it. Look into Texas-speed. They offer a lot of different blocks with multiple ways of configuring it.

injector · 06-22-2014, 01:44 AM

To be honest I did not say 13000+ until I've received two quotation from vendors. Looking at TSP and as mentioned nothing over 13000. I will check them out more.

2012InfernoSS · 06-22-2014, 12:21 PM

http://www.thompsonmotorsports.net/i...cPath=21_51_52

Im having a lsx 416ci built by Thompson motorsports it was around 13k but they have other options that are chraper.. look at the lq9 block or if you wanna stay aluminum block you can get a stoked ls3..

like said above if your going to get a new engine id go with more ci to get more torque

MANNYS2SS/RS · 06-22-2014, 01:02 PM

Sorry to here that, was your LS3 motor forged?

jrhagen · 06-22-2014, 01:16 PM

The B-8 will handle what you are trying to accomplish at a far cheaper price.

injector · 06-22-2014, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANNYS2SS/RS

Sorry to here that, was your LS3 motor forged?

All forged except crank.

axis · 06-22-2014, 02:19 PM

Do you know what caused the engine to blow? Was it a mechanical failure, or tuning? A forged internals LS3 should handle 850whp without much of a problem. Detonation will kill $13+k built motor just as easy as a $6k one.

Unreal · 06-22-2014, 03:14 PM

$13k installed maybe. A solid long block stroked/ls3 with nice heads should be in the $10k range. Of course options go up and down. When I priced one at TSP it was $9200 with aftermarket PRC heads. Better pistons, rods, more cubes, better heads, better cam than the b15. Check out Livernois, they make excellent motors. LME is also one of the top LS engine builders and is priced well.

injector · 06-22-2014, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

Do you know what caused the engine to blow? Was it a mechanical failure, or tuning? A forged internals LS3 should handle 850whp without much of a problem. Detonation will kill $13+k built motor just as easy as a $6k one.

Axis the reason was one of the fans stopped working, and i did not notice the gauge until the warning sign was on. Then it was too late for me.

i'm in the middle east. Temp was 54 C that day.

injector · 06-22-2014, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unreal

$13k installed maybe. A solid long block stroked/ls3 with nice heads should be in the $10k range. Of course options go up and down. When I priced one at TSP it was $9200 with aftermarket PRC heads. Better pistons, rods, more cubes, better heads, better cam than the b15. Check out Livernois, they make excellent motors. LME is also one of the top LS engine builders and is priced well.

Thanks i was thinking the same. Adm, LME, Livernois, HKE or TSP. Will not do it else where.

thebeast916 · 06-24-2014, 06:03 PM

Texas speed hooked me up on my forge ls3.
So many options and blocks to choose from for any budget. Can't go wrong with anyone you listed.

06-21-2014, 04:14 PM	#1
injector Drives: LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Qatar Posts: 122	Blown LS3 looking at lSX376 b15 Hi All, As the title says, I've blown my engine and i've been reading a lot on lSX376 b15. i've lived in the 840+ rwhp lvl for the past 2 years and to be honest i've not done any activity (track racing, drag racing) to utilize those 840 rwhp. I'm into street racing (which i know is wrong) but nothing crazy couple of times only. i'm a big fan of cruising and listening to my camshaft looping (Might sound crazy, but this is what i crave). Sometime i like to eat couple of GTRs Now i've been looking at the LSX376, since i will be procharging it with a D1, but i've couple of questions for those experts in this forum. by the way nothing can be salvaged from my LS3. Real damaged happened. 1) is it a direct swap to LS3 or will i need to buy (manifold, harness, coils, LT headers). 2) is it a durable engine at 700-800 rwhp all year long. To be honest the price caught my attention (as other options are 13000+) as well as a post by Adm team achieving what i believe a durable 800+ on this engine. I understand that to play we got to pay, but I'm looking for a great "bang for your buck". Durability is the key to me not beating an underground 1000+ TT lamborghini. Appreciate your input. __________________ Texas Speed & Performance Custom Built Forged 408 CID, PRC LS3 260CC,Fast Intake & NW 102 TB, Alky Methanol kit, ID850, LPE Dual pumps,,Melling HV oil Pump. D1SC 10PSI, Stage 2 Air Intake,Magnaflow Axle back, Mcleod clutch, Pedders XA coilovers and sway bars, HD bushings, Hurst shifter, ACS bumper and hood ports, DSS aluminum drive shaft, CSF radiator .

06-21-2014, 04:26 PM	#2
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	It would work but I would also check out other options like a forged 402/408 ls2/3. Shouldn't be $13k. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

06-21-2014, 05:02 PM	#3
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	I didn't pay 13k for my 417 stroker from ADM by a long shot. It should be a good motor but I would look into a bigger cube stroker if I was you. __________________ 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

06-22-2014, 01:44 AM	#5
injector Drives: LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Qatar Posts: 122	To be honest I did not say 13000+ until I've received two quotation from vendors. Looking at TSP and as mentioned nothing over 13000. I will check them out more. __________________ Texas Speed & Performance Custom Built Forged 408 CID, PRC LS3 260CC,Fast Intake & NW 102 TB, Alky Methanol kit, ID850, LPE Dual pumps,,Melling HV oil Pump. D1SC 10PSI, Stage 2 Air Intake,Magnaflow Axle back, Mcleod clutch, Pedders XA coilovers and sway bars, HD bushings, Hurst shifter, ACS bumper and hood ports, DSS aluminum drive shaft, CSF radiator .

06-22-2014, 01:02 PM	#7
MANNYS2SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS,LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,237	Sorry to here that, was your LS3 motor forged? __________________ LS-3, ProCharger D1SC 665. rwhp /562. rwtq @ 9.3 psi

06-22-2014, 12:05 AM	#4
SuperchargedStealth Drives: '11 Camaro Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 481	I just did a LSX 427. However, I did that to make 1000whp. I can praise how great the LSX motor is, but if you're looking to just stay at ~850, then you should look into a forged motor. There really is no point in spending more on a motor if there isn't a need for it. Look into Texas-speed. They offer a lot of different blocks with multiple ways of configuring it.

06-22-2014, 12:21 PM	#6
2012InfernoSS Drives: 93GMC sierra stepside/ ctsv3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 914	http://www.thompsonmotorsports.net/i...cPath=21_51_52 Im having a lsx 416ci built by Thompson motorsports it was around 13k but they have other options that are chraper.. look at the lq9 block or if you wanna stay aluminum block you can get a stoked ls3.. like said above if your going to get a new engine id go with more ci to get more torque

06-22-2014, 01:16 PM	#8
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	The B-8 will handle what you are trying to accomplish at a far cheaper price.

06-22-2014, 02:19 PM	#10
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Do you know what caused the engine to blow? Was it a mechanical failure, or tuning? A forged internals LS3 should handle 850whp without much of a problem. Detonation will kill $13+k built motor just as easy as a $6k one. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

06-22-2014, 03:14 PM	#11
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	$13k installed maybe. A solid long block stroked/ls3 with nice heads should be in the $10k range. Of course options go up and down. When I priced one at TSP it was $9200 with aftermarket PRC heads. Better pistons, rods, more cubes, better heads, better cam than the b15. Check out Livernois, they make excellent motors. LME is also one of the top LS engine builders and is priced well. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

06-24-2014, 06:03 PM	#14
thebeast916 Drives: Blown G8 GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 782	Texas speed hooked me up on my forge ls3. So many options and blocks to choose from for any budget. Can't go wrong with anyone you listed.