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Hard Parker · 04-10-2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SantosNL

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

What was the cause?

What power adder were you using?

BadAquaBluSS · 04-10-2017, 10:59 PM

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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.

Yes sir I can reiterate that, Tompson Motorsports the best deal going out there especially when you get the warranty, I had them build me a 376 with 9.5:1 compression, Forged Wiseco Pistons Forged K-1 Rod's and crank, ARP head studs, main studs and rod bolts(2000), and stage 2 Turbo CAM and with the money saved I even had him CNC port the heads

Fedzl1 · 05-10-2017, 09:50 PM

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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.

If I want a TT set up, who do you recommend to build my stock engine?
Goals are 750 to 850whp.

Thanks!

ZX1truth · 05-10-2017, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedzl1

If I want a TT set up, who do you recommend to build my stock engine?
Goals are 750 to 850whp.

Thanks!

Your stock Z28 LS7 motor/bottom end will hold up to 850rwhp with the AGP TT kit. Look up Dreksnot's build with his stock SS bottom end. Impressisve #'s for stock LS3! 900/1000+ requires a build.

Redlineviper · 05-11-2017, 06:09 AM

I personaly would scale back the safe stock hp level with the LS7 to around 650-700. It was not designed for boost at all.

As to your question LME, ERL, and lingenfelter have made some great builds.

blake2010ss · 05-11-2017, 07:46 AM

TSP or Thompson may have options as well that might not hurt the wallet as bad. Definitely build the motor though, as stated above.

AGP Turbo · 05-11-2017, 05:06 PM

I don't really have a recommendation as for who to do the work, but with the LS7 all you need is to swap the pistons to low CR forged units, fit them and balance it all. The crank, rods, and block are all good to 1000whp.

blake2010ss · 05-12-2017, 07:15 AM

i figured the crank was good for the power, i thought the rods in addition to pistons were needed, but ive never really messed with ls7 stuff to know for sure.

mbrusco103 · 05-14-2017, 03:55 PM

Im running an ERL Built 427ci 9.5:1 and its been absolutely great so far! Currently at 891 rwhp/ 860 rwtq at 18lbs on pump 93/meth. Highly recommend it!

05-11-2017, 06:09 AM	#19
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	I personaly would scale back the safe stock hp level with the LS7 to around 650-700. It was not designed for boost at all. As to your question LME, ERL, and lingenfelter have made some great builds. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

05-11-2017, 07:46 AM	#20
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	TSP or Thompson may have options as well that might not hurt the wallet as bad. Definitely build the motor though, as stated above. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

05-12-2017, 07:15 AM	#22
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	i figured the crank was good for the power, i thought the rods in addition to pistons were needed, but ive never really messed with ls7 stuff to know for sure. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

05-14-2017, 03:55 PM	#23
mbrusco103 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS (M6) 427 Twin Turbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,090 View My Garage	Im running an ERL Built 427ci 9.5:1 and its been absolutely great so far! Currently at 891 rwhp/ 860 rwtq at 18lbs on pump 93/meth. Highly recommend it! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS ERL 427 M6 TT -AGP Twin Turbo 55/57 .83ar \| ERL 427ci \| Squash Fuel System \| Stainless Works Chambered 3" \| Mcleod RXT \| Factory Hurst Short Throw \| Black Forgestar F14s \| CTS V 6 Piston Brembo \| VIS AMS Carbon Fiber Hood \| Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler

05-11-2017, 05:06 PM	#21
AGP Turbo Drives: All things Turbocharged Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 1,199	I don't really have a recommendation as for who to do the work, but with the LS7 all you need is to swap the pistons to low CR forged units, fit them and balance it all. The crank, rods, and block are all good to 1000whp.