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Forum: LTX and LSX
03-17-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,252
Posted By raceclean

I'm curious, as far as boring goes, if it is a...

I'm curious, as far as boring goes, if it is a good idea to use the pistons and rods out of stock LS1. People talk about boring to accept forged LSX internals, but considering the price of what that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-17-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,391
Posted By raceclean

Cool idea. This is the exact set up I plan on...

Cool idea. This is the exact set up I plan on doing in my third gen firebird. From what I understand is you can bore a 5.3 iron block to accept LS1 pistons and rods. that's I think 3.90xxx, or in...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 853
Posted By raceclean

he means 364.

he means 364.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,252
Posted By raceclean

Yeah, that'd what I've been thinking. Wow, this...

Yeah, that'd what I've been thinking. Wow, this project is getting cheaper and cheaper every day...:thumbsup:
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,252
Posted By raceclean

how big are the stock 5.3 ports? And, would I...

how big are the stock 5.3 ports? And, would I benefit from swapping aftermarket aluminum heads for 6.0 and 5.7 LSX engines?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,252
Posted By raceclean

they make all aluminum 5.3s. They went into...

they make all aluminum 5.3s. They went into Trailblazers. If you can find a wrecked trailblazer from '99-'06 (?, I forget the last year that this was standard), it'll have aluminum heads and block....
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,252
Posted By raceclean

Internals of the 5.3 are basically the same as...

Internals of the 5.3 are basically the same as the 5.7,6.0, etc. Uses the same block and heads, just with a smaller bore and different crank
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-13-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,252
Posted By raceclean

Cool. That;s good news. I plan on turboing this...

Cool. That;s good news. I plan on turboing this eventually too. Anybody know how much boost these things can handle on stock internals? Also, considering this is a GenIII small block, I would assume...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-13-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,252
Posted By raceclean

5.3 LSX swap, worth it?

I've seen a lot of posts about 6.0 engines out of trucks and vans used instead of the pricier 5.7 liter aluminum block LSX engines out of F bodies an corvettes. I was wondering if anybody has done a...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,167
Posted By raceclean

5.3 LS1 swap, worth it?

I've seen a lot of posts about 6.0 engines out of trucks and vans used instead of the pricier 5.7 liter aluminum block LSX engines out of F bodies an corvettes. I was wondering if anybody has done a...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,269
Posted By raceclean

Typically, yes, compression ratios go up....

Typically, yes, compression ratios go up. However, you can buy low compression pistons (often an option in stroker kits) and with heads around 72cc, you will drop Cr. Don't tell me this is wrong...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-11-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,340
Posted By raceclean

is that with everything else completely stock...

is that with everything else completely stock with regard to pistons, intake and exhaust?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-11-2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,269
Posted By raceclean

one benefit to building a stroker 305 is that it...

one benefit to building a stroker 305 is that it can lend itself well to turbo/supercharge applications because of the lower compression ratios associated with it. Before everyone jumps on my back...
Forum: Body
03-10-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,018
Posted By raceclean

No, nobody sells aftermarket lights for us camaro...

No, nobody sells aftermarket lights for us camaro guys. As far as LEDs go, there's a pretty cool article in Custom Rodder about installing custom LEDs into your ride (I think it's December '05?)....
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By raceclean

With respect to making the T-5 work. First off, I...

With respect to making the T-5 work. First off, I wouldn't recommend it. The T-5 is weak and even a stock LTX engine will destroy the gears. The tranny itself will fit, but if you plan on doing any...
Forum: Power Adders
03-10-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By raceclean

The cool thing about FI is that you can run...

The cool thing about FI is that you can run longer duration cams without loosing vacuum (good thing if you have power brakes). That cam seems good, if a little conservative. I think you could go...
Forum: Power Adders
03-10-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,397
Posted By raceclean

I think a turbo 305 is an awesome idea. So many...

I think a turbo 305 is an awesome idea. So many people knock this engine, but I think that there's lots of room to explore. The smaller camshaft and lower compression ratios seem like they would be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2007, 02:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By raceclean

can anyone give me an itemized, list account of...

can anyone give me an itemized, list account of what I will need to setup the LT1 and, if possible, the approximate prices of said parts?
Forum: Exhaust
03-09-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By raceclean

Out of curiosity, how much do you plan on...

Out of curiosity, how much do you plan on charging for a complete system? and what about blue prints to build your own?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-09-2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By raceclean

In response to wadebryant, no, I don't need to be...

In response to wadebryant, no, I don't need to be emissions compliant. Also; so the general consensus is go with the 4l60? Why?
Forum: Exhaust
03-09-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By raceclean

that might actually be cool. Will you be selling...

that might actually be cool. Will you be selling the system itself or the schematics to build your own? Either way, what kind of price are you thinking about?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-09-2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By raceclean

Ok, I've been doing some more research and I...

Ok, I've been doing some more research and I think that I will go with an LT1 swap. LSX would be nice, but everyone's right, it will kill you in little costs (looking at 8-10K including the engine)....
Forum: Exhaust
03-09-2007, 02:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By raceclean

I'm not talking stock quiet. I mean aftermarket...

I'm not talking stock quiet. I mean aftermarket 3" catback system that has a decent sound. My engine will also be cammed, so ideally, the mufflers should hide the sound of that (otherwise it sounds...
Forum: Exhaust
03-09-2007, 01:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By raceclean

Quieter exhaust

I have an '88 camaro on which I will likely be doing an LTX swap on. As far as exhaust goes, I want something a little quieter than what I hear from most of the aftermarket (read: borla, flowmaster...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-08-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By raceclean

Ok, well with all things being equal performance...

Ok, well with all things being equal performance wise, can somebody honestly tell me that I can get a complete LSX engine and tranny combo for under 4k, or even 5k. I can't find any anywhere. Also,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-08-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By raceclean

LS1 is a possibility, but i'm not sure how easy...

LS1 is a possibility, but i'm not sure how easy of a swap it would be. Also, they're hard to find around here. In junkyard's they've been plucked clean and they go for way too much on ebay. I know,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-08-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By raceclean

LT1 or L98 build

I have an 88' camaro sans transmission or engine. It was originally a 305 car with an automatic. I was wondering what would be better to build, an LT1 or L98. It seems i can get about the same power...
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