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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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I just picked up a aluminum block LSI. I would like to freshen it up, and swap it into my 70K20, or use it as a spare engine. I will be running 317's, truck gaskets, and studs. Planning on a T67, or T70 @10~12PSI MAX. Thanks, J
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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what is your definition of "pushing"
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
what is your definition of "pushing"

LOL, your not there yet Bill.....
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stock48
I just picked up a aluminum block LSI. I would like to freshen it up, and swap it into my 70K20, or use it as a spare engine. I will be running 317's, truck gaskets, and studs. Planning on a T67, or T70 @10~12PSI MAX. Thanks, J
I've pushed them pretty hard. You can push an LS1 block to a 900-1000 rwhp... with the 01-up blocks being preferred. The C5 guys do it quite often. I have an LS6 just in case the lil ole 5.3 starts wheezin ... and yes, the boost will go up if I build it

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Consistant mid 11's, and an accidental high 10 on occasion That 70 weighs about the same as my 03 but takes alot more HP to push.
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
what is your definition of "pushing"
Push it until it blows up fix it, and back er down a little
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stock48
Push it until it blows up fix it, and back er down a little
Back it down? NO WAY! Built it stronger next time
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LOL, your not there yet Bill.....
you know what? kiss my boootay. I got my 5200lbs leather seated 4x4 in the 11's....with an Aluminum block 5.3L
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These motors will make 750 rwhp on a stock block and run tens all day long.....Push it.
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L M F A O
BC you rock!

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