Budget 5.3L for Boost
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Budget 5.3L for Boost
Have this idea rattling around in my head... I currently am running my stock LM7 with ~115k miles and am thinking it may not last long with my ~600rwhp goal. Apparently the rods are pretty weak on these motors and will be the first thing to go. So I'm thinking of building up another 5.3L as a spare.
Block: My thought is to use a used 5.3L iron block, or would an aluminum 5.3L block be able to handle the power? Is a Gen IV iron block better than a Gen III?
Crank: Stock should suffice.
Rods: No idea.
Pistons: No idea.
Rings: New, gapped for boost?
Misc: ARP rod bolts. New main and rod bearings. Maybe ARP main studs?
What sponsors can build this for me? I can't find any that offer a simple 5.3L online, but perhaps I just need to ask them.
Block: My thought is to use a used 5.3L iron block, or would an aluminum 5.3L block be able to handle the power? Is a Gen IV iron block better than a Gen III?
Crank: Stock should suffice.
Rods: No idea.
Pistons: No idea.
Rings: New, gapped for boost?
Misc: ARP rod bolts. New main and rod bearings. Maybe ARP main studs?
What sponsors can build this for me? I can't find any that offer a simple 5.3L online, but perhaps I just need to ask them.