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Old 04-02-2012, 11:48 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 04-03-2012, 05:17 AM   #2
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get ready to spend money....
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Old 04-03-2012, 05:31 AM   #3
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What's that about 7 grand
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Old 04-03-2012, 09:46 AM   #4
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$10,500.00
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Old 04-03-2012, 09:57 AM   #5
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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
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Old 04-03-2012, 09:58 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 04-03-2012, 11:22 AM   #7
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I think ecklers had a turn key ls7 for 10,500 lol

If you have the money that thing would he a complete animal
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Old 04-03-2012, 11:36 AM   #8
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you building a pro stock car?
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Old 04-03-2012, 02:02 PM   #9
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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
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Old 04-03-2012, 03:46 PM   #10
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You're thinking small...go big or go home! http://www.sonnysracingengines.com/e...p-new-for-2012
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Old 04-03-2012, 06:26 PM   #11
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You can buy a RHS block for 4999
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Old 04-03-2012, 08:36 PM   #12
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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.
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Old 04-03-2012, 08:41 PM   #13
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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...
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Old 04-03-2012, 08:51 PM   #14
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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
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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.
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I will keep everyone posted on where I plan on going with this project as my ideas become purchases
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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
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Old 04-04-2012, 10:47 PM   #19
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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.
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If you build it, he will come.

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