im not hatin on ya, i can see where your coming from, id feel the same. But put this into perspective, i sold my engine for a $1000 and bought this one for $340. A cam alone in this will make more power then most H/C lt1's. And no more opti, or shitass obd1 computer to try and get someone to tune, 15deg. heads, 6bolt mains and the list goes on.
I completely understand WHY you did it. I just am not impressed with fast LSx, that's all.
But, hell. If you want a lot of power, this is definitely the way to go.
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I completely understand WHY you did it. I just am not impressed with fast LSx, that's all.
But, hell. If you want a lot of power, this is definitely the way to go.
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I agree with your decision totally, it's just not impressive seeing an LSx car running 10's. It's almost as though they are expected to when you see one with slicks and skinnies. To see an N/A LT1 car running 10's, that draws some attention.
I'm not taking shots here either, just busting your balls a little. I'm sure in the long run it will be cheaper and run the numbers, I just wish you'd have kept going with the LT1 build.
I completely understand WHY you did it. I just am not impressed with fast LSx, that's all.
But, hell. If you want a lot of power, this is definitely the way to go.
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i think fast lsx cars r a dime a dozen. but i would have done the same im build my lt1 with a high 9s goal but when that gets old and i get the money im goin lsx. how can you beat a motor that can run 10s in a 3xxxlb car with only a cam? ill be lurking on this thread lik ive been i enjoy the project threads especially this one
whats the advantages/disadvantages and differences between the 5.3 and the 5.7 LSX?
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the 5.3 is a ls1 just a smaller bore, but same stroke. Bore a 5.3 a little over and youll have a "ls1" with a iron block. And price, a complete 5.3 can be had all day long for $500 with low miles. A low mile ls1 is still $1500+
whats the weight difference between the iron block and the aluminum block?
i could of gotten a 5.3 block for free a few months ago but i passed it up... im an idiot... i shoulda just got it and bored it out and starting building a nasty N/A LSX motor
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Just another bolt on only LT1 that can kick ur LS1's a$$!"
Special thx: Frank Cahill, Noyzee Racing, Coastal Customs, Shon Herron, John P. (1slowformula)
NED - 12.42 @ 107mph 1.68 60ft
so after skimming through the whole thing i noticed some thoughts about a turbo you turboing this motor how much boost HP goal? i see this car havin some incredible potential for low 9s
Low 10s should be pretty simple also. My car weighs 3660 w/ me in it and runs 10.30s. With thrown together parts. 5.3L GT45 turbo and a 224/224 .580 112 cam, 4000 stall. Its also blowing through the converter pretty bad, 131mph on a 29.5 tire 3.50 gears and 7500rpms through the traps. You should run mid 9s with ease being that light. I wouldnt have wasted all the money on studs and valvetrane. Mines going on 3 years of beating with bone stock everything except the cam and patriot gold springs.
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I completely understand WHY you did it. I just am not impressed with fast LSx, that's all.
But, hell. If you want a lot of power, this is definitely the way to go.
Why are there LSX haters on LS1tech?
I had the same argument a few weeks back with someone. You think back in 1960s there was a group of people thinking the same thing?....They all ran flat heads and were mad at the SBC and it was an easy way to go fast? Its called envy.
Antiques are cool but everyone knows they are not practical.
__________________ 99 Transam - 5.3L w/ GT45 -10.76 @ 128 w/ 1.83 60ft and broke something.
99 Vette FRC - stock
72 Nova -New twin setup in the works. (former turbo 5.3) FS/Trade? 02 Yamaha R6 Red/Blk - $3600
Looking good! Can't blame you for going 5.3, I would if my brother didn't have the LSx catagory covered!
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Low 10s should be pretty simple also. My car weighs 3660 w/ me in it and runs 10.30s. With thrown together parts. 5.3L GT45 turbo and a 224/224 .580 112 cam, 4000 stall. Its also blowing through the converter pretty bad, 131mph on a 29.5 tire 3.50 gears and 7500rpms through the traps. You should run mid 9s with ease being that light. I wouldnt have wasted all the money on studs and valvetrane. Mines going on 3 years of beating with bone stock everything except the cam and patriot gold springs.
its not so much wasted money.. its a must to run new springs retainers etc, and must run new pushrods, so whats left? Rockers and lifters. Lifters i got new and cheap from a member on here and rockers i got super dirt cheap cause its a real good friend of mine. So with tta being said i got a complete valvetrain for next to nothing. As for the head studs, i didnt really want to pull the heads off but the motor has a ton of carbon build up so im sure its not the freshest motor in the bundle. So to play it safe im pulling the heads off to get them cleaned up some and then check everything to make sure its all good. So why spend the money on new head bolts when next winter im pulling them back off... so if i buy the head studs now i wont need them later. Kinda a "need them sooner or later, why not now" type of scenario im in.
Why are there LSX haters on LS1tech?
I had the same argument a few weeks back with someone. You think back in 1960s there was a group of people thinking the same thing?....They all ran flat heads and were mad at the SBC and it was an easy way to go fast? Its called envy.
Antiques are cool but everyone knows they are not practical.
alright you got me im envious and jealous lol i just love reading about fast cars.
and did you buy the motor with all that done? or you put it together?
Looking good! Can't blame you for going 5.3, I would if my brother didn't have the LSx catagory covered!
Now you just gotta start really modding that little stock 95 and turnin out the serious times .
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Apparently from the Street Racing section everyone and their mothers Honda beats crotch rockets now lol.
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lol i just love reading about fast cars.
