Rambo's LS1 Build
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Rambo's LS6 Build
Well my engine is burning oil so I decided to replace it with a new one. I am building a 400+hp LS6.
So far my build setup is as follows:
1. 01' LS1 Longblock ($650) - Just checked the casting numbers. I have an LS6 block!! About 15% of the blocks in 01 fbodies were ls6 castings. I am exited.
2. 243 heads ($350)
3. Mahle Power Piston Pack ($425 - new bought from someone on LS1TECH)
4. ARP Main Studs - $180
5. Clevite 77 Cam Bearings - $35
6. All block and head machine work, Rotating Assembly Balanced, Main Bearings, Rod Bearings, and ARP Rod Bolts - $1335 (Huck's Machine Shop in Cincinnati, OH - Highly Recommended)
7. ARP Balancer Bolt - $25
8. LS2 90MM TB - $125 new (best ebay find ever!)
9. LS2 Intake and Fuel Rails - $250 (purchased from VAS_33 on LS1tech, going from Z to G)
Total so far: $3375
Just got it up on the engine stand today to inspect...
So far my build setup is as follows:
1. 01' LS1 Longblock ($650) - Just checked the casting numbers. I have an LS6 block!! About 15% of the blocks in 01 fbodies were ls6 castings. I am exited.
2. 243 heads ($350)
3. Mahle Power Piston Pack ($425 - new bought from someone on LS1TECH)
4. ARP Main Studs - $180
5. Clevite 77 Cam Bearings - $35
6. All block and head machine work, Rotating Assembly Balanced, Main Bearings, Rod Bearings, and ARP Rod Bolts - $1335 (Huck's Machine Shop in Cincinnati, OH - Highly Recommended)
7. ARP Balancer Bolt - $25
8. LS2 90MM TB - $125 new (best ebay find ever!)
9. LS2 Intake and Fuel Rails - $250 (purchased from VAS_33 on LS1tech, going from Z to G)
Total so far: $3375
Just got it up on the engine stand today to inspect...
Last edited by Rambo; Feb 13, 2012 at 10:31 PM.
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 884
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From: Cincinnati, OH
I am going to use Sikky or Fueled Racing has one coming out for the 350z/G35 soon. Right now I am going to concentrate on building the motor up and get it dialed in on an engine dyno.
My next step is to get the crank out and get the block magnafluxed, inspected, cleaned, and honed.
My next step is to get the crank out and get the block magnafluxed, inspected, cleaned, and honed.
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OGC!!! Cant wait to see the progress. This might be the route I go if I blow my motor hahahhaaa
I figure you are going to install the motor yourself...if so, we need to have an install meet at your place so everyone can pitch in and also watch the new heart go in!
I figure you are going to install the motor yourself...if so, we need to have an install meet at your place so everyone can pitch in and also watch the new heart go in!
OGC!!! Cant wait to see the progress. This might be the route I go if I blow my motor hahahhaaa
I figure you are going to install the motor yourself...if so, we need to have an install meet at your place so everyone can pitch in and also watch the new heart go in!
I figure you are going to install the motor yourself...if so, we need to have an install meet at your place so everyone can pitch in and also watch the new heart go in!
Hell yes...on both accounts.
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 884
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Dirty Pistons:
Clean Piston (4 down, 4 to go):
After I finish cleaning the last 4, next step is to press out the wrist pins. I am going to reuse the stock rods.
Clean Piston (4 down, 4 to go):
After I finish cleaning the last 4, next step is to press out the wrist pins. I am going to reuse the stock rods.
Last edited by Rambo; Aug 30, 2011 at 11:03 PM.