Looking for big power maybe 1000rwhp, maybe I don't know
Alright, looking to change my setup a little this winter. My goal is 1000-1300whp. What would be a good motor to build for that power level, I will not have the money for an lsx yet. Will a built lq9 work? Looking at an s91 for the turbo. Need some engine ideas.
just curious, what are you planning on doing with 1300rwhp? im building a LQ motor that technically should handle that, but the most id ever run would probably be in the 800's even that is stupid fast. really. I drove a 900rwhp sandrail and its just too damn fast. haha seriously
__________________ 1999 Pewter Camaro Z28 M6 ENGINE: 404ci forged motor with tons of Edelbrock goodies, oh and with a big turbo hanging off the front! SUSPENSION/BRAKES: Custom Brembo Big Brake kit w/ Hawk pads, Edelbrock Adjustable Coilover front shocks with Eibach springs, BMR tubular K, adjustable TA, TA relocation bracket, Hotchkis STB & Rear springs, full Energy Suspension kit
just curious, what are you planning on doing with 1300rwhp? im building a LQ motor that technically should handle that, but the most id ever run would probably be in the 800's even that is stupid fast. really. I drove a 900rwhp sandrail and its just too damn fast. haha seriously
1000 is easy and can be done "relatively" cheap. Past that and you start needing some higher priced parts to make it live.
Also, you can't exactly compare Fireball's setup to anything that will be street driven. Aluminum rods are not street friendly His build may be "budget" compared to something like Phil's, but it isn't an off the shelf setup.
1000 is easy and can be done "relatively" cheap. Past that and you start needing some higher priced parts to make it live.
Also, you can't exactly compare Fireball's setup to anything that will be street driven. Aluminum rods are not street friendly His build may be "budget" compared to something like Phil's, but it isn't an off the shelf setup.
I agree on both counts.
I was probably making 1400ish RWHP this year and finally found the limit of an OEM LS2 block (we think we cracked a sleeve)...though I won't know for certain until Saturday when I take the motor back to Shawn...
__________________ 1999 Pewter T/A | Just another slow drag radial car (see here) Virginia Speed 366ci LS2 + big turbo (the little block that could) | 7.99 @ 177.8 (1.36)
Virginia Speed 388ci LS2 + bigger turbo | In Progress
Special Thanks to TheOutlaw1, Phil99vette, Shawn @ Va Speed and MADMAN for all their help
So what's better to use? Lq9 or ls2? What internals will hold up to 1000whp? I am in nmca true street
LQ9 will have less bore distortion, LS2 is lighter
pick your poison
why not have a motor spec'ed for you by a reputable builder
__________________ 1999 Pewter T/A | Just another slow drag radial car (see here) Virginia Speed 366ci LS2 + big turbo (the little block that could) | 7.99 @ 177.8 (1.36)
Virginia Speed 388ci LS2 + bigger turbo | In Progress
Special Thanks to TheOutlaw1, Phil99vette, Shawn @ Va Speed and MADMAN for all their help
__________________ 1999 Pewter T/A | Just another slow drag radial car (see here) Virginia Speed 366ci LS2 + big turbo (the little block that could) | 7.99 @ 177.8 (1.36)
Virginia Speed 388ci LS2 + bigger turbo | In Progress
Special Thanks to TheOutlaw1, Phil99vette, Shawn @ Va Speed and MADMAN for all their help
Looking for big power maybe 1000rwhp, maybe I don't know 
1999 Pewter Camaro Z28 M6 ENGINE: 404ci forged motor with tons of Edelbrock goodies, oh and with a big turbo hanging off the front! SUSPENSION/BRAKES: Custom Brembo Big Brake kit w/ Hawk pads, Edelbrock Adjustable Coilover front shocks with Eibach springs, BMR tubular K, adjustable TA, TA relocation bracket, Hotchkis STB & Rear springs, full Energy Suspension kit 
