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Old 10-09-2013, 08:28 AM
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An LS2 or LS3 production aluminum block can handle 1000rwhp with a good tune on quality fuel. It'll even do it with a production crankshaft. Beyond that you want the 6 bolt style block/heads.

The LSx iron block easily weighs 120lbs more than a production alum one and they need a lot more machine work than some other aftermarket blocks. DART recently came out with a block also. RHS block is used a lot.

There are a few built shortblocks using aftermarket blocks for sale on ls1tech. The early LSx castings had core shift issues. Make sure you get one that isn't from that batch.

Any reason why you are going supercharger vs. turbo(s)?
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