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ABMLS3 · 05-13-2014, 10:24 PM

Haven't posted in a while but i have some bad news. My intake valve in cylinder number 4 dropped into the cylinder and completely demolished everything.... Put a nice hole in my block and a chunk of the piston fell out..

So now its time to build an entire new motor.
I want something that will be able to make ~800rwhp but for now ill lower the boost and keep the power lower because everything in my drivetrain is stock except for the clutch. so basically i just want to be able to turn up the boost someday when i beef up the tranny and rear end and still have a very reliable engine.

Still not too sure about what motor/block ill be using but if anyone has suggestions let me know. I was thinking about the lsx376 B-15 with the six bolt heads and all forged internals but I haven't done any research at all yet and haven't talked to my engine builder so its just a thought rn.

Heres some pictures..

BullF-16 · 05-13-2014, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the club!!!! It sucks....but congratulations. It will make sense later

LSX376 is not a bad plan at all, here is a link to some big builds here on camaro5 so you can get some ideas

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311407

jrhagen · 05-13-2014, 11:07 PM

I pulled my LS3 for a LSX and GM SC at 651 miles. Work was done at ADM in TX. Best decision I have ever made. I am putting between 650 and 700 RWHP, depending on which tune I load. It is very drivable and the GO pedal is always ready. I asked to have the hardware overbuilt and the tunes to be mild so it might last longer.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-13-2014, 11:11 PM

Nice link Bull,

Here is a link directly to ERL... I've had great luck with em... They are building my latest iteration right now...

http://www.erlperformance.com/produc...locks-domestic

There are a number of good ones out there... 6 bolt is a must for future higher boost..

bcguy · 05-13-2014, 11:14 PM

That sucks but we push these cars hard. Its inevitable. The b15 bang for the buck is probably the cheapest way to get into a 6 bolter. Not the best internals but to step up to the next step will cost a lot more. Good luck. If u are running stock manifolds on your setup they won't clear the 1 bolt on the 6 bolt heads

jrhagen · 05-14-2014, 08:35 AM

ADM build thread of my LSX swap.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270517

ABMLS3 · 05-14-2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhagen

ADM build thread of my LSX swap.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270517

is that the LSX 376 b15 or b8

jrhagen · 05-14-2014, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABMLS3

is that the LSX 376 b15 or b8

I hope it is a 15 but probably 8

edit: based on what I paid, it is an 8. And I have about 13 # of boost.

Bo White · 05-14-2014, 01:19 PM

It is the 8 based on the pic of the engine in that thread.

jrhagen · 05-14-2014, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

It is the 8 based on the pic of the engine in that thread.

How can you tell from the pic, what is the difference externally?

Bo White · 05-14-2014, 01:31 PM

The "8" engine has LS3 heads were the "15" engine has the 6 bolt heads.

ABMLS3 · 05-14-2014, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

The "8" engine has LS3 heads were the "15" engine has the 6 bolt heads.

Didn't realize that lol and also the b15 comes with orange valve covers the 8 doesnt. According to the pictures on the chevy website

jrhagen · 05-14-2014, 02:04 PM

Valve covers don't really matter, I had to use the original LS3 covers for the coil packs.

05-13-2014, 10:24 PM	#1
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	Time for a new motor.. Haven't posted in a while but i have some bad news. My intake valve in cylinder number 4 dropped into the cylinder and completely demolished everything.... Put a nice hole in my block and a chunk of the piston fell out.. So now its time to build an entire new motor. I want something that will be able to make ~800rwhp but for now ill lower the boost and keep the power lower because everything in my drivetrain is stock except for the clutch. so basically i just want to be able to turn up the boost someday when i beef up the tranny and rear end and still have a very reliable engine. Still not too sure about what motor/block ill be using but if anyone has suggestions let me know. I was thinking about the lsx376 B-15 with the six bolt heads and all forged internals but I haven't done any research at all yet and haven't talked to my engine builder so its just a thought rn. Heres some pictures.. __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

05-13-2014, 10:46 PM	#2
BullF-16 USAF retired! Thank God! Drives: 2011 1SS, 1LT red,1LT/RS SGM 98Z28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,799	Welcome to the club!!!! It sucks....but congratulations. It will make sense later LSX376 is not a bad plan at all, here is a link to some big builds here on camaro5 so you can get some ideas http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311407 __________________ HKE LSX427(Mast blk lbl 305 6bolt LS7heads, PatG231/246 blower cam, RWHP/TQ: 1281/1133 SNL Performance Custom Twin PT6766 BB turbos 4 to 25psi selectable on the Boost Leash controller, Squash dual 400LPH/ID2000s, ALKY 4 gal meth, Autometer AFR/Bst/oilpres/oiltemp/fuelpress gauges, Pedders Justice road crs pkg: All HD bushes, supercar 12kg coil overs, supercar ZL1 sways, camber plates all setup by JusticePete! :Gforce 9" 35spline S-Trac, 1500hp Outlaw axles, 3.5"alum DS, Monster Triple disc; 4xForgeline 19x10.5 4xBridgestone 305/30R19 RE-11, CTS-v calipers/rotors/Cobalt friction XR1/3 pads

05-13-2014, 11:11 PM	#4
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,802	Nice link Bull, Here is a link directly to ERL... I've had great luck with em... They are building my latest iteration right now... http://www.erlperformance.com/produc...locks-domestic There are a number of good ones out there... 6 bolt is a must for future higher boost.. __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

05-13-2014, 11:14 PM	#5
bcguy bcguy Drives: 2011 ss/rs m6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 507	That sucks but we push these cars hard. Its inevitable. The b15 bang for the buck is probably the cheapest way to get into a 6 bolter. Not the best internals but to step up to the next step will cost a lot more. Good luck. If u are running stock manifolds on your setup they won't clear the 1 bolt on the 6 bolt heads __________________ Agp 62/66 ,lsx 427. , Callie's ,diamond ,all pro ,American racing ,I'ds130s,102 intake and throttle body,etc .fore triple , Turbo 400 level 5 , b and m pro , dss carbon fiber , dss ford 9 inch with strange pumpkin,3.73 ratio,1400 hp axels,boost and air fuel pillar guages. Weld rts 17x10 and 17x4.5 with m and h drag radials and skinnys

05-14-2014, 01:19 PM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,094	It is the 8 based on the pic of the engine in that thread. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

05-13-2014, 11:07 PM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I pulled my LS3 for a LSX and GM SC at 651 miles. Work was done at ADM in TX. Best decision I have ever made. I am putting between 650 and 700 RWHP, depending on which tune I load. It is very drivable and the GO pedal is always ready. I asked to have the hardware overbuilt and the tunes to be mild so it might last longer.

05-14-2014, 08:35 AM	#6
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	ADM build thread of my LSX swap. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270517

05-14-2014, 01:31 PM	#11
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,094	The "8" engine has LS3 heads were the "15" engine has the 6 bolt heads. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

05-14-2014, 02:04 PM	#13
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Valve covers don't really matter, I had to use the original LS3 covers for the coil packs.