I am.

Haven't dyno'd it yet though.

 

how much boost you running? how does it feel out of boost?

 

Tom Nelson of Nelson Racing Engines has a good video on YouTube discussing LS engines and the concerns with stroker cranks in them on factory blocks. Not saying they don't make awesome power or that anyone is wrong in doing it, but its worth a watch in my opinion. 9 minutes in is when he talks about the stroker engines.

http://youtu.be/VsmbbuSq9m0

 

Just dyno'd it today actually. 550 WHP.

Boost is 10 - 11 psi. Will be increasing it after I install studs.


Runs great! love the way it drives and how it goes into full boost. The feeling is incredible.

 

what cam you running? whats compression at?

 

6.0L can be built better and cheaper. Some performance magazine built a boosted 383 that hit 1000+ in torque. Forget who it was.

 

everyone has opinions on whats better. I chose the 383 to do something a little different

 

This is actually a subject i have been thinking about for a while.
I have a late model aluminum 5.3 block that can be sleeved to anything, and i am seriously considering building a 383.
My thought is the smaller bore coupled with longer stroke is better at managing knock. The obvious tradeoff is unshrouding the valves. Considering I would be putting it in a full size pickup, additional torque is always welcome. Another driving factor for me is I prefer to build a cathedral motor so huge inches isnt necessarily a good fit.
We have all seen how successful the stock 5.3s have been, so i wonder if its only because they are cheaper than 6.0s or is there more to it?
anyway...its a fun concept to consider.

 

ill let you know. i am getting parts together right now..forged short block and trick flow gen x heads for about 10.2 compression and a TVS 2300. will have a cam specd out. hoping for 600+ rwhp. going with the higher compression for a stout power out of boost

 

https://youtu.be/TjtXRrvTxdE