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Jr · #21 11-12-2008, 12:59 PM

Some members are a wealth on knowledge when it comes to LS motors(jody)

Have you looked at ls1tech.com? Check out the "forced induction" page. EPP makes big power with EFI live / factory ECU route though, I think. Also, look into Rick @ Synergy Motorsports, Inc. and Kurt from the old W2W.

Blown353 · #22 11-13-2008, 03:30 PM

It's looking like I may be ordering an LSx in a couple of days; LS2 shortblock, L92 heads, L76 intake, all brand new. I might even be ordering 2 (1 for a friend's 66 Corvette project.)

I'll build the turbo setup around it and run it as-is with 7 psi of boost for a year or so and then go with good rods, Mahle pistons, and AFR or ETP heads and throw 15-16 psi at it.

Doing some last minute research now for what oil pan to run; waiting to hear back what Andrew used in the L92 in his GTO; I believe the CTS-V pan fits with no mods.

Now to decide on an ECM; I can't decide if I want to go factory ECM & EFI Live (need to do more research on the capability of it in speed/density), go with a FAST XFI (I know the system very well but am not happy with their lack of real-time altitude compensation), a Pantera setup from Lance, or the M-90 from MAST which offers a ton of cool features but I haven't got any real-world feedback on it yet.

Tom.A · #23 11-13-2008, 03:42 PM

Cool

Andrew used an AutoKraft pan with Edelbrock plates and headers. I am using an ATS pan and plates in mine.

Blown353 · #24 11-13-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tom_a

Cool

Andrew used an AutoKraft pan with Edelbrock plates and headers. I am using an ATS pan and plates in mine.

Confirmed for sure; I just found pictures showing that the CTS-V pan interferes with the 68-72 with the crossmember and hangs too low unless you raise the engine up; I'm not going to do that.

The Moroso looks good too, but the Autokraft pan is nice. I wonder if they can add drainback bungs for me...

Tom.A · #25 11-13-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown353

Confirmed for sure; I just found pictures showing that the CTS-V pan interferes with the 68-72 with the crossmember and hangs too low unless you raise the engine up; I'm not going to do that.

The Moroso looks good too, but the Autokraft pan is nice. I wonder if they can add drainback bungs for me...

I would think they could, but the ATS pan already has them. Like I said just a question if you have room on the remote mount. Look at Jody's thread because I think he mounted by the bumper.

MtotheIKEo · #26 11-13-2008, 09:44 PM

What are your power goals? There are guys that are making 7-800hp using HP Tuners or EFI Live. Guy I talked to said he has made as much as 1200hp using the factory ecu, but prefers something else as power levels get closer to the 1000 mark.

Blown353 · #27 11-18-2008, 05:48 PM

The snowball keeps getting bigger...

I'm about to pull the trigger on an LS2 from Kurt Urban (formerly of Wheel 2 Wheel)... it should be at the 800rwhp mark on pump gas without too much effort, and have a couple hundred more HP left in it on race gas if I want to get really stupid.

I almost ordered the SDPC crate motor on Monday and went the low boost for now route but my dad talked some sense into me on Sunday night; he said "I know it's cheaper up front and will make 625HP or so for now but you won't be happy with that... it's less than the old motor was making."

He was right, so I emailed Kurt.

Besides, buying the crate motor now and upgrading it later will end up costing more money in the long run.

Now I'm trying to decide which ECU to use (GM E38 or go aftermarket for real-time tuning & onboard wideband) but I can sort that out a little later.

Once again, I blame Jody. It's his fault I bought the Procharger 5 years ago, and it's his fault now that I'm going the LS2 route. Now I just need to get him to accept some degree of financial responsibility for his bad influence.

Looks like once again I have another great excuse when people ask why I went another year without painting the car.

I'm going to try and get the engine yanked out this weekend... which means piston carnage pics.

awr68 · #28 11-18-2008, 07:48 PM

Sounds like one hell of a plan!

**Flash68** · #29 11-18-2008, 08:03 PM

800rwhp oughta get the job done!

**camcojb** · #30 11-18-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown353

Once again, I blame Jody. It's his fault I bought the Procharger 5 years ago, and it's his fault now that I'm going the LS2 route. Now I just need to get him to accept some degree of financial responsibility for his bad influence.

I have that effect on people...........................

Jody