500 cubic inch ls billet aluminum block
 

so i have decided to start thinking about my next project. A 500 cubic inch billet aluminum block to put into a 2002 SS camaro. what are everyone's thoughts?

get ready to spend money....

What's that about 7 grand

$10,500.00

Waste om money. You can build a bad ass motor for 10,500 as apposed to a bare block, that you will then need to stuff with an extra expensive rotating assembly and massive heads

Yep.

I think ecklers had a turn key ls7 for 10,500 lol

If you have the money that thing would he a complete animal

you building a pro stock car? :)

I'm tossing around a few ideas in my head and I'm not sure where I want to go with it, I do know one thing I want to get down a quarter of a mile in a hurry

You're thinking small...go big or go home! http://www.sonnysracingengines.com/e...p-new-for-2012

You can buy a RHS block for 4999

I have a few NASCAR tour modified buddies that are willing to help with the build, they are pushing 800 HP on their motors but they are not lsx specific.

Also I hope you have a car with a lot of chassis work done to it for this motor. That 10 bolt aint gonna cut it ;). If you wanna make a serious drag car, get a certed 25.2 cage, beefy rear, and lots of other expensive chassis pieces and have at it. Just not sure if you are on an average American's budget or a Colombian coke dealers budget...

Yeah I don't know if a six figure salary will cut it but my first project has taken me four years to complete, and I see this one taking even longer

I see it being a 6 figure build if you want to go real fast. If you just want a big ass block, buy it and build it mild as hell.

I will keep everyone posted on where I plan on going with this project as my ideas become purchases

Well for anyone intristed im doing a RHS tall deck 460ci canted valve nitrous motor, dry sump, 2 4500 tb's , jessel belt drive . i will upload pics later

Please do.

Oh well, it will all come together one day. Right now I'm more concerned about getting my 97' Z up and running with it's 396, still waiting on those damn headers and then off to the body shop it goes for a complete overhaul. Also I'm working on getting my thoroughbred race horse ready for this season of racing. 1400 pounds of sheer muscle going at 50 MPH is too pretty sick.

If you build it, he will come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ay5GqJwHF8