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Alaskan_SS · 07-08-2011, 07:33 AM

Sorry if this has been beat to death. But does anyone know of a company that sells forged internals for the LS3? I want to build up before I add boost.

Thanks

Russell James · 07-08-2011, 07:51 AM

Many different brands of forged internals for LS engines. Doing the work yourself or looking for a performance shop to do the engine work?

What boost psi and hp levels are you shooting for?

Another thing to consider is the Stock LS3 is pretty stout, can handle low boost without a problem. Get into high boost, and sure it will need many internal upgrades.... but so will everything behind the flywheel - clutch, trans, driveshaft, diff, axles... plus fuel system, cooling system...

NipTuckTaxi · 07-08-2011, 11:02 AM

talk with cc performance. that is one of many

CC Performance · 07-08-2011, 11:38 AM

What are you looking for?

HP Addicts · 07-08-2011, 11:56 AM

What HP levels are you shooting for? The stock LS3 can handle quite a bit of power.

CC Performance · 07-08-2011, 12:14 PM

If your looking to boost you might as well do it correctly. Get a forged piston and rod in there and drop the compression a bit for pump gas. Gap the bearings and rings correctly

Alaskan_SS · 07-10-2011, 03:03 AM

I have always believed in building a good foundation. I've read about people just throwing boost on their cars and nothing else and then blowing them up. What all is forgedin the LS3? I want to have forged crank, connecting rods and pistons. And yes, I do want to lower the compression ratio. I just don't know where to look. I'm not serious about buying now, but I want to start getting a build sheet ready.

I'm only looking for about 500-550 rwhp, and I know that can be done rather easily with boost, but I would like to see what I can do with forged stuff, a cam and a tune. I want to build it right.

Thanks for all the help

CC Performance · 07-10-2011, 05:32 AM

crank piston and rod is it.. r

Bell040 · 07-10-2011, 11:39 PM

I am a fan of Lunati

http://www.lunatipower.com/Category.aspx?id=11

Jason 98 TA · 07-11-2011, 04:14 PM

Give us a call & we can discuss options & configurations. We have tons of different options & have without a doubt & have a amazing new machine shop here dedicated to only LS! We can help you with a new rotating assembly balanced with our brand new CWT Balancer, or even put together a short-block exchange program so we can get you a fully cnc configured short-block!

I don't believe there's anyone else on Camaro5 with the CNC block machining capabilities that we now offer.

07-08-2011, 07:33 AM	#1
Alaskan_SS Drives: 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 75 View My Garage	Forged Internals Sorry if this has been beat to death. But does anyone know of a company that sells forged internals for the LS3? I want to build up before I add boost. Thanks

07-10-2011, 11:39 PM	#9
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I am a fan of Lunati http://www.lunatipower.com/Category.aspx?id=11 __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

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07-08-2011, 07:51 AM	#2
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Many different brands of forged internals for LS engines. Doing the work yourself or looking for a performance shop to do the engine work? What boost psi and hp levels are you shooting for? Another thing to consider is the Stock LS3 is pretty stout, can handle low boost without a problem. Get into high boost, and sure it will need many internal upgrades.... but so will everything behind the flywheel - clutch, trans, driveshaft, diff, axles... plus fuel system, cooling system...

07-08-2011, 11:02 AM	#3
NipTuckTaxi Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, MS Posts: 147	talk with cc performance. that is one of many

07-08-2011, 11:38 AM	#4
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	What are you looking for?

07-08-2011, 11:56 AM	#5
HP Addicts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 898	What HP levels are you shooting for? The stock LS3 can handle quite a bit of power.

07-08-2011, 12:14 PM	#6
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	If your looking to boost you might as well do it correctly. Get a forged piston and rod in there and drop the compression a bit for pump gas. Gap the bearings and rings correctly

07-10-2011, 03:03 AM	#7
Alaskan_SS Drives: 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 75 View My Garage	I have always believed in building a good foundation. I've read about people just throwing boost on their cars and nothing else and then blowing them up. What all is forgedin the LS3? I want to have forged crank, connecting rods and pistons. And yes, I do want to lower the compression ratio. I just don't know where to look. I'm not serious about buying now, but I want to start getting a build sheet ready. I'm only looking for about 500-550 rwhp, and I know that can be done rather easily with boost, but I would like to see what I can do with forged stuff, a cam and a tune. I want to build it right. Thanks for all the help

07-10-2011, 05:32 AM	#8
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	crank piston and rod is it.. r

07-11-2011, 04:14 PM	#10
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	Give us a call & we can discuss options & configurations. We have tons of different options & have without a doubt & have a amazing new machine shop here dedicated to only LS! We can help you with a new rotating assembly balanced with our brand new CWT Balancer, or even put together a short-block exchange program so we can get you a fully cnc configured short-block! I don't believe there's anyone else on Camaro5 with the CNC block machining capabilities that we now offer.