Thoughts on this long block w/ ECS 1500 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RupertPupkin · 08-26-2021, 08:20 PM

SBE took a dump so now in the market for a new long block. Priced out TSP & Thompson Motorsports, and Thompson Motorsports is a little bit more budget friendly. I’m doing the ARP main stud upgrade so it’ll do 1100 hp,
4.00 stroke, and Wiseco pistons

This will be paired up with my existing equipment.
ECS 1500 (will be doing a smaller pulley and max out the blower)
DSX Aux pump
FIC 127# injectors
ATI balancer
McLeod RXT clutch
OEM LS3 intake manifold
Speed Engineering 1 7/8
High Torque Starter

What do you guys think of this setup? And which cam? They have the cam that comes with it, but you can choose 1 from their drop down (236/250/115 or 240/256/115)

Fully Forged 6.0 370/408CI Iron Long Block w/ Frankenstein M311 Heads 900HP

Forged 6.0 iron block 370/408CI stage 3
Blueprinted GM block Seasoned core
King main bearings
King rod bearings
Thompson Motorsports single piece racing cam bearings
K1 forged crankshaft with reluctor 3.622" or 4.000"
Manley H-Heavy 4340 forged connecting rods with ARP 2000 rod bolts
You choice of Diamond or Wiseco shelf piston with GFX file fit rings
Steel ring set
This short block is rated to 900HP (1100HP with ARP main stud upgrade)

Frankenstein Thompson Motorsports edition M311 heads
11* CNC ported aftermarket casting 6 bolt heads
Extreme duty stainless intake and extreme duty solid exhaust valves
Billet Rocker Rails
PAC .007" platinum springs
Thompson Motorsports custom ground Camshaft
Thompson Motorsports custom length Chromoly pushrods
Stock replacement bolts ARP HEAD STUDS ADD $366 OR $400 FOR 6 BOLT
Melling Select High pressure oil pump
Billet adjustable timing set
Thompson Motorsports high RPM lifter set
Trunion Upgraded Rockers
GM MLS head gaskets
GM lifter trays
Thompson motorsports Professional assembly and 12 month unlimited mileage warranty

https://www.thompsonmotorsports.net/...ion-m311-heads

TheFlyingBananaSS · 08-27-2021, 06:07 AM

It's definitely speced out how I would do it. Should be a total animal.

RupertPupkin · 08-27-2021, 09:06 AM

Anyone know if it’s a direct swap/drop in?

08-26-2021, 08:20 PM	#1
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,597	Thoughts on this long block w/ ECS 1500 SBE took a dump so now in the market for a new long block. Priced out TSP & Thompson Motorsports, and Thompson Motorsports is a little bit more budget friendly. I’m doing the ARP main stud upgrade so it’ll do 1100 hp, 4.00 stroke, and Wiseco pistons This will be paired up with my existing equipment. ECS 1500 (will be doing a smaller pulley and max out the blower) DSX Aux pump FIC 127# injectors ATI balancer McLeod RXT clutch OEM LS3 intake manifold Speed Engineering 1 7/8 High Torque Starter What do you guys think of this setup? And which cam? They have the cam that comes with it, but you can choose 1 from their drop down (236/250/115 or 240/256/115) Fully Forged 6.0 370/408CI Iron Long Block w/ Frankenstein M311 Heads 900HP Forged 6.0 iron block 370/408CI stage 3 Blueprinted GM block Seasoned core King main bearings King rod bearings Thompson Motorsports single piece racing cam bearings K1 forged crankshaft with reluctor 3.622" or 4.000" Manley H-Heavy 4340 forged connecting rods with ARP 2000 rod bolts You choice of Diamond or Wiseco shelf piston with GFX file fit rings Steel ring set This short block is rated to 900HP (1100HP with ARP main stud upgrade) Frankenstein Thompson Motorsports edition M311 heads 11* CNC ported aftermarket casting 6 bolt heads Extreme duty stainless intake and extreme duty solid exhaust valves Billet Rocker Rails PAC .007" platinum springs Thompson Motorsports custom ground Camshaft Thompson Motorsports custom length Chromoly pushrods Stock replacement bolts ARP HEAD STUDS ADD $366 OR $400 FOR 6 BOLT Melling Select High pressure oil pump Billet adjustable timing set Thompson Motorsports high RPM lifter set Trunion Upgraded Rockers GM MLS head gaskets GM lifter trays Thompson motorsports Professional assembly and 12 month unlimited mileage warranty https://www.thompsonmotorsports.net/...ion-m311-heads __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

08-27-2021, 06:07 AM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	It's definitely speced out how I would do it. Should be a total animal. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

08-27-2021, 09:06 AM	#3
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,597	Anyone know if it’s a direct swap/drop in? __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq