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Originally Posted by speedster
FYI - Just an extra tidbit of information for you boosted guys:
Be careful with the "new" engines if you are looking to go past 600-650 crank hp. GM has beefed up the "new" LS3/L99's, because the LS2/3, LS7's were having lots of problems with piston skirts canting and sleeving problems. On high boost versions of these 6 out of 7 cracked and had to be re-sleeved. I assume most of you are looking to keep within the 600-650 range, but I wanted to bring it up as a possible expense for any of you horsepower junkies who are looking to push the envelope.
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Good info to know, but are you saying that GM has addressed this issue with the Camaro LS3 and L99 motors? also, are you saying the Pistons cocked over to the side from the high combustion pressures and thereby stressing the sleve till it cracked? Was the fix to modify the pistons?
More info please. (I wonder if the issue was further addressed in the LSA and L99 pistons?)
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