Welp there goes the 4.8
Mar 28, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Well after trying to support Texas Speed for the second time, I didn't ever get the emails that I was assured I'd recieve in an hour or so. I gave them a week to respond but no dice. So I gave Bryan at LME a call and was extremely impressed by his knowledge. Ended up ordering a forged 408 long block with some badass LSA heads. Should have an engine that's already been broken in on the dyno in about 3 weeks. 
According to Bryan this motor will last at the ~800 HP level for around 70,000 miles. I am going to run this motor N/A until I have the funds for a billet 80 MM turbo and a return style fuel system with a boost referenced FPR and dual walbro 400's. Not sure what size injector I'll end up needing with boost.
Thinking about selling my current turbo setup as nothing is wrong with the kit.
According to Bryan this motor will last at the ~800 HP level for around 70,000 miles. I am going to run this motor N/A until I have the funds for a billet 80 MM turbo and a return style fuel system with a boost referenced FPR and dual walbro 400's. Not sure what size injector I'll end up needing with boost.
Thinking about selling my current turbo setup as nothing is wrong with the kit.
Apr 3, 2013 | 06:12 PM
#23
me too..
i had the same thing happen to me a week ago. haha i was running 10 psi on a 5.3 with 175k!!!! on it. cracked a ring ledge and had lost water just like you did. found little fragments in the turbo too
but it looks ok after i got it cleaned up. sooo out with that thing and am building a ls2 hahaah
but it looks ok after i got it cleaned up. sooo out with that thing and am building a ls2 hahaah
Apr 3, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Well after trying to support Texas Speed for the second time, I didn't ever get the emails that I was assured I'd recieve in an hour or so. I gave them a week to respond but no dice. So I gave Bryan at LME a call and was extremely impressed by his knowledge. Ended up ordering a forged 408 long block with some badass LSA heads. Should have an engine that's already been broken in on the dyno in about 3 weeks.
According to Bryan this motor will last at the ~800 HP level for around 70,000 miles. I am going to run this motor N/A until I have the funds for a billet 80 MM turbo and a return style fuel system with a boost referenced FPR and dual walbro 400's. Not sure what size injector I'll end up needing with boost.
Thinking about selling my current turbo setup as nothing is wrong with the kit.
According to Bryan this motor will last at the ~800 HP level for around 70,000 miles. I am going to run this motor N/A until I have the funds for a billet 80 MM turbo and a return style fuel system with a boost referenced FPR and dual walbro 400's. Not sure what size injector I'll end up needing with boost.
Thinking about selling my current turbo setup as nothing is wrong with the kit.
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