LS7 in an f-body
08-15-2006, 05:04 PM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
still...for the average weekend mechanic like me. it is more logistic to work the LS1 (supercharger, cam, heads, etc...) to 500+ hp then buy an LS7. but an ls7 in an f-body is still neat.
08-15-2006, 05:21 PM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
I agree. I'll mod my LS1 until I get bored... or strike the lotto... 14g's for a 427 is a lot of moolah...
I just can't help but immagine that chassis twisting torque that motor can produce....
Andyeah, If you've got 14g's to play w/ I'd go nutz on the LS1... Forged, Valvetrain, boosted, Heads, intake exh.. Full revamping....
I just can't help but immagine that chassis twisting torque that motor can produce....
Andyeah, If you've got 14g's to play w/ I'd go nutz on the LS1... Forged, Valvetrain, boosted, Heads, intake exh.. Full revamping....
08-15-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
Originally Posted by SpeedDemon02SS
if i had an extra 14g's to spare...id sell the SS and go and put a down payment on a shiney new black z06 
14k for me would be new rotating assembly, tranny rebuild w/ stall, 12 bolt, supercharger and n20.......oh and brakes if i have change left over
08-15-2006, 08:33 PM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
i guess if i had the money to dump into the camaro, i would go with one of the 402 bobcat motors from slp, heads, decent cam, 12 bolt, beefed up trans w/ mcleod ST & master, better exhaust, zo6 brakes & rims, and maybe a procharger if i find it a bit sluggish... 
08-15-2006, 11:41 PM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
an LS7 is a cam and header swap away from 550 rwhp. not exactly a bargain but you can't argue with the power.
guys that make 550+ rwhp probably spend close to $13,000 on their engine.
personally I would go with a resleeved LS2 block at 4.155" and a 4" crank to make a 434 and then use LS7 heads/intake with a custom cam. cost less but you'd get the same results if not better. LG motorsports got 623 rwhp out of an LS7 with their headers, one of their test cams, electric waterpump, light porting on the exhaust side of the heads, tuning, and some "special touches."
I don't know about you but 623 rwhp is insane, especially when you're making it all motor.
guys that make 550+ rwhp probably spend close to $13,000 on their engine.
personally I would go with a resleeved LS2 block at 4.155" and a 4" crank to make a 434 and then use LS7 heads/intake with a custom cam. cost less but you'd get the same results if not better. LG motorsports got 623 rwhp out of an LS7 with their headers, one of their test cams, electric waterpump, light porting on the exhaust side of the heads, tuning, and some "special touches."
I don't know about you but 623 rwhp is insane, especially when you're making it all motor.
08-16-2006, 05:53 AM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
that is some crazy hp. though, i really dont need more than 500. i DO NOT wanna put a cage in my car just yet. besides, when you start getting over 500 rwhp, the car kinda gets a little hairy on the roads.
08-16-2006, 06:46 AM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
Originally Posted by Bayer-Z28
I understand and agree that these LS* engines are good. But stock displacement can only take you so far. Unless you have GOBBS of $$$.
If I were really serious about getting power out of my car, the first thing I'd do is bore and stroke it. 408ci, here I come!
08-16-2006, 08:26 AM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
Originally Posted by The Highlander
Try to get the heads on that 402 to work right... power is in the heads.. for 14k... and all that it comes with.. that engine is a bargain...
Much less than $14000.
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08-16-2006, 09:14 AM
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Re: LS7 in an f-body
Originally Posted by AL SS590 M6
From whom?
Originally Posted by AL SS590 M6
From whom?
$3595 for the crate iron-block 402ci LQ9
No cores.
From SLP.
Mike