DLB1994

i know i should post here but i want to try here since i wanted to find one around here, the engine i have is a 00 c5 vette so i just want a spare block to get sleeved

so if any one have a one let me know !!!

azzbustin30th

must be planning some serious power to get it sleeved. its not a honda block

DLB1994

u cant go that big of a bore with out sleeving that why

Frost

what is your HP target?

DLB1994

not starting off but end up around 1000-1200whp, just a goal to try for , i know we can push 4bangers hondas to 6-700whp alllday now so i wouldnt think a for a v8 that shouldnt be to hard,, i just plan to make around 7-800whp to start off with

Frost

Gonna have to scrap the whole LS1 setup for 1K-1.2Krwhp; no way in hell you will keep the heads down. Gonna have to spend the big coin on an LSX block and heads. Your LS1 block only 4 bolts/cyl to hold the heads down. The 7-800 is very do-able, and quite do-able without needing sleeves or a stroker crank.

DLB1994

whats the most power u seen made with stock sleeves?, main reason i wanted a block so i could go bigger bore safely with boost

Frost

MIGHTYMOUSE made 995rw at PAS with a stock LS2 block, but it lifted the heads at that level. I have never heard of any sleeve issues on these blocks to be honest; the issue on the LS1/LS2s are pickuping the heads up with cylinder pressure. 700rwhp can be done with a stock-inch LS1 on pump gas if you have your schizz together.

RCR Roscoe

I have a 98 ls1 complete longblock, (has rod knock) $300 and its yours.

69vette

I think he was refering to sleeving it to run a bigger bore which really isn't necessary if your building a ls1 turbo engine. Like Steve said, lifting the heads will limit the power you can make. You can make 1000 hp w/o going with a LSX block but you just have to deal with pushig some water and having to put it back in the radiator after making a pass. However by the time you add up all the machining cost to get a ls1 or iron block ready then you could have had a LSX block for not much more. Keep in mind if you go with a LSX block then your head choice will also be limited to the companies that are currently making heads to work with the extra studs. You won't be able to easily pick up a set of used heads if your looking to save money.

If you do go with a ls1 block, be sure to pick up a 99-01 block.