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Old 08-06-2016, 05:15 PM   #15
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http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...x-376-b15.html

At least that's what comes to mind when I say it.
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Old 08-06-2016, 05:51 PM   #16
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Thats a b15, there is also LSX only block, LSX based motors, LSX b8 LSX 454, etc.

For the money, I think you can do a MUCH MUCH MUCH better motor.
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Old 08-06-2016, 05:59 PM   #17
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I'm a huge noob to this, do you have any links I can follow or know anything off the top of your head?

You have a 1,200 rwhp z06 so I'd figure you know a thing or two lol
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Old 08-06-2016, 06:09 PM   #18
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What specifically? Just keep reading. What motor to replace or how to rebuild a LS3 all depends on your goals for it. If it is <1000rwhp, or to stay NA, I would just run an aluminum block. Iron blocks weigh 120+lbs more, and do not cool as well.
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Old 08-06-2016, 06:38 PM   #19
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Just depends on goals and how much of a gambler you are.
Power wise NA. Just stroke the ls3 to 418. Boom 550na HP all day long. Boost. Same thing 800 HP all day.

The appeal of the LSX is out of the box ready and GM fixing anything for 2 years. They mail you the b15 and say push 1000hp we f****** dare you.
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Old 08-07-2016, 12:46 AM   #20
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Honestly I'm only 24 and have a limited budget in terms of huge builds.

I'd love to stay N/A because boost is something out of my budget.

Not even sure if I should just upgrade to a ZL1 altogether lol
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Old 08-07-2016, 02:27 AM   #21
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If you can afford a ZL1, then by all means go for it. It has a lot of upgraded parts in the driveline that would cost you thousands in upgrades alone. Those things are cheap to mod and make silly power when modded. Pulley, tune, high flow CAI and full exhaust will make it a beast of a different order.
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Old 08-07-2016, 11:05 AM   #22
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Doesn't the LT4 cook its oil when it's driven hard over a long period of time?

Personally I'd go LSA. Tough motors, between the V community and ZL1 community those motors have stood up to a bunch of abuse
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Old 11-14-2017, 08:24 PM   #23
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Okay. Im sorry if i come out rude. The dude is asking a simple question. Lt4 or LSA. PLEASE stick to those two. Im pretty sure he already knows about the LSX options. Just saying
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Old 11-14-2017, 09:39 PM   #24
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Okay. Im sorry if i come out rude. The dude is asking a simple question. Lt4 or LSA. PLEASE stick to those two. Im pretty sure he already knows about the LSX options. Just saying
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Old 11-14-2017, 09:51 PM   #25
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My guess is he has a new motor by now lol
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LOL I'm doing an LT4 swap tho
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