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Jacoup · 04-08-2017, 07:44 PM

I am in need of a long block as I destroyed my Ls3 running a bad tune. I did some research and was leaning towards a B15 .. seems as if they are on back order for a few months. Any suggestions on 8k ish alternative?

Ls1408cp · 04-08-2017, 08:46 PM

What size turbos? What are your goals?

hillshooter · 04-08-2017, 08:59 PM

Check out Texas speed . I have had good luck so far with a short block I got from them . They also have some nice options for long blocks

Jacoup · 04-08-2017, 10:12 PM

I'm looking for 800 hp setup... turbos are 6182R.. http://uppturbo.com/parts/upp-2010-c...win-turbo-kit/

blake-b · 04-08-2017, 11:00 PM

I wouldn't put 1400whp worth of turbo on a car to make only 800whp. I'd go with their smaller ones and have a broader, more street friendly power band.

Also, for the $8300 the LSx 376 costs, you could have a better engine built and save money by reusing stuff from yours such as the heads if they are still good.

Ls1408cp · 04-09-2017, 06:49 AM

I agree with Blake. Pull your old one apart and see what you can reuse. You can do 800 on little turbos and a stock ls3.

JMI · 04-09-2017, 08:17 AM

I'm also waiting for a LSX376B15 for over a month now. My motor is not broke,so I'm not in a hurry.Here it's actually cheaper to buy the crate engine than have one built here in Canada or have one built from the USA.I couldn't go wrong with the GM crate motor from my local dealer which gave me a crazy deal. $6250.00 US dollars delivered to my door.I ordered it before the price increased on march 4. Even if I'd buy a short block from the good US builders,it would end up costing me more than that by the time it gets to my door.And the LSX376B15 has been proven to take the abuse pretty well.
But if you are in the USA,you definitely have other good options and yes,probably cheaper for you to have one built from scratch than a GM LSX376B15.

hou30guy · 04-09-2017, 09:16 AM

I cant wait for my 408 stroker to be done tomorrow, 6.0 408 stroker, agp kit twin 57/57s, btr stage 2 twin turbo cam, 1400cc injectors,3200 circle d stall,dual 450 fore,flex fuel sensor, 9.29:1 compression. I got about 4 to 5k in my motor

bct10985 · 04-09-2017, 09:30 AM

Lsx block just adds weight and isnt needed for only 800hp

SantosNL · 04-09-2017, 12:21 PM

What ever you do stay away from the b15 I had it installed and it blew up in less then 30 minutes sent it back they told me it was mechanical malfunction that's there was something wrong with the rods

AGP Turbo · 04-09-2017, 05:53 PM

For under 1000whp I would highly recommend sticking with an aluminum block. Thompson 416 with warranty is THE way to go.

2010_camaro · 04-10-2017, 02:00 AM

6.0 iron block, Wiseco -11cc pistons, lunati H beam rods, stock ls3 crank, balanced, ls3 stock heads, ls9 gaskets, ARP head and main studs, ARP 2000 rod bolts, TSP stage 3 boost cam.
Good set up for a 1000hp engine.
Right around the 4k range in price.

Jacoup · 04-10-2017, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGP Turbo

For under 1000whp I would highly recommend sticking with an aluminum block. Thompson 416 with warranty is THE way to go.

Thompson 416 ftw. Thanks for all the helpful info.

Jacoup · 04-10-2017, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

6.0 iron block, Wiseco -11cc pistons, lunati H beam rods, stock ls3 crank, balanced, ls3 stock heads, ls9 gaskets, ARP head and main studs, ARP 2000 rod bolts, TSP stage 3 boost cam.
Good set up for a 1000hp engine.
Right around the 4k range in price.

Well damn.. I wonder the labor and shipping vs a long block shipped..

04-08-2017, 07:44 PM	#1
Jacoup Ultron Drives: 2014 UPP TT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 160	Built Motor for TT I am in need of a long block as I destroyed my Ls3 running a bad tune. I did some research and was leaning towards a B15 .. seems as if they are on back order for a few months. Any suggestions on 8k ish alternative? __________________ 2014 UPP Twin turbo, 376 LSX B8, Custom stingray lip kit, Z28 spoiler wicker bill, BC coils, LSR sways, Zl1 Strut brace IG: abosulte_jacoup

04-08-2017, 08:46 PM	#2
Ls1408cp Drives: 14 1le turbo Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ofallon Mo Posts: 159	What size turbos? What are your goals? __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS/RS Huron Speed turbo kit

04-08-2017, 10:12 PM	#4
Jacoup Ultron Drives: 2014 UPP TT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 160	I'm looking for 800 hp setup... turbos are 6182R.. http://uppturbo.com/parts/upp-2010-c...win-turbo-kit/ __________________ 2014 UPP Twin turbo, 376 LSX B8, Custom stingray lip kit, Z28 spoiler wicker bill, BC coils, LSR sways, Zl1 Strut brace IG: abosulte_jacoup

04-09-2017, 06:49 AM	#6
Ls1408cp Drives: 14 1le turbo Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ofallon Mo Posts: 159	I agree with Blake. Pull your old one apart and see what you can reuse. You can do 800 on little turbos and a stock ls3. __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS/RS Huron Speed turbo kit

04-09-2017, 08:17 AM	#7
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 392	I'm also waiting for a LSX376B15 for over a month now. My motor is not broke,so I'm not in a hurry.Here it's actually cheaper to buy the crate engine than have one built here in Canada or have one built from the USA.I couldn't go wrong with the GM crate motor from my local dealer which gave me a crazy deal. $6250.00 US dollars delivered to my door.I ordered it before the price increased on march 4. Even if I'd buy a short block from the good US builders,it would end up costing me more than that by the time it gets to my door.And the LSX376B15 has been proven to take the abuse pretty well. But if you are in the USA,you definitely have other good options and yes,probably cheaper for you to have one built from scratch than a GM LSX376B15. __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

04-08-2017, 08:59 PM	#3
hillshooter Drives: 2015 Camaro SS commemorative Join Date: May 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 425	Check out Texas speed . I have had good luck so far with a short block I got from them . They also have some nice options for long blocks

04-08-2017, 11:00 PM	#5
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	I wouldn't put 1400whp worth of turbo on a car to make only 800whp. I'd go with their smaller ones and have a broader, more street friendly power band. Also, for the $8300 the LSx 376 costs, you could have a better engine built and save money by reusing stuff from yours such as the heads if they are still good.

04-09-2017, 09:16 AM	#8
hou30guy Drives: 2011 convertible 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 971	I cant wait for my 408 stroker to be done tomorrow, 6.0 408 stroker, agp kit twin 57/57s, btr stage 2 twin turbo cam, 1400cc injectors,3200 circle d stall,dual 450 fore,flex fuel sensor, 9.29:1 compression. I got about 4 to 5k in my motor

04-09-2017, 09:30 AM	#9
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,451	Lsx block just adds weight and isnt needed for only 800hp __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

04-09-2017, 12:21 PM	#10
SantosNL Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Detroit Mi Posts: 90 View My Garage	What ever you do stay away from the b15 I had it installed and it blew up in less then 30 minutes sent it back they told me it was mechanical malfunction that's there was something wrong with the rods

04-09-2017, 05:53 PM	#11
AGP Turbo Drives: All things Turbocharged Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 1,199	For under 1000whp I would highly recommend sticking with an aluminum block. Thompson 416 with warranty is THE way to go.

04-10-2017, 02:00 AM	#12
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	6.0 iron block, Wiseco -11cc pistons, lunati H beam rods, stock ls3 crank, balanced, ls3 stock heads, ls9 gaskets, ARP head and main studs, ARP 2000 rod bolts, TSP stage 3 boost cam. Good set up for a 1000hp engine. Right around the 4k range in price. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/