Twin Turbo Small Block Build
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CheapFuneral
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With ls motors you can easily run a carb if that's your direction. Also all trans that would fit a 350 will fit any ls motor. Plus if I remember correctly the ls motor has a roller cam/lifters which will save your from buying them. If your gonna put in money for a turbo you need to put in the stuff that makes it worth it like rollers. Honestly, I'd buy a ls2 or ls3 and just boost it. Or if your car has a motor in it, just throw a turbo on it. I saw some guys on you tube boost 20+ pounds on an 80s cadi motor and it just would not blow up. I'm sure they were lucky but why start the new motor build before you blow up the old one?
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Sneakerfix
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I'm building a LQ4 for my 66 C10 pickup:
LQ4 including wiring harness and ECM: $1000
NEW LS3 CNC heads, GMPP ASA cam and gaskets / bolts: $1800
Projected output should be 500 - 550hp on pump gas.
That's a good deal you found on that LQ4.. I paid that just on my t56
Sneakerfix
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I've been looking for a decent price on a tko600, but will probably have to buy new for about $3k...
May I ask why the TKO600 over the T56?
Scot
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I set up the chassis to run a SBC / T5 combination:
The TKO has the same exterior dimensions, mounting locations, and output shaft as the T5; the T56 is bigger,needs a different bellhousing / flywheel / clutch.
And.... all of the T56 trannies around me seem to be in need of a rebuild but still command a premium price. Besides, I think I'll get along just fine with a 5 speed in a 3500 lb truck with 500+ hp.
5.0
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LS7 block is a little iffy - siamesed bores, and not boost friendly. Awesome if you want to keep it NA, and don't mind dry sump oiling.
Beautiful motors.
I wasn't suggesting he boost the ls7. Just offering a different alternative to achieve his horsepower goals.
Sneakerfix
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I set up the chassis to run a SBC / T5 combination:
The TKO has the same exterior dimensions, mounting locations, and output shaft as the T5; the T56 is bigger,needs a different bellhousing / flywheel / clutch.
And.... all of the T56 trannies around me seem to be in need of a rebuild but still command a premium price. Besides, I think I'll get along just fine with a 5 speed in a 3500 lb truck with 500+ hp.
That is true. I had to cut the hell out of my M30 and no it's not a BMW :banana:
CheapFuneral
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CheapFuneral
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I set up the chassis to run a SBC / T5 combination:
The TKO has the same exterior dimensions, mounting locations, and output shaft as the T5; the T56 is bigger,needs a different bellhousing / flywheel / clutch.
And.... all of the T56 trannies around me seem to be in need of a rebuild but still command a premium price. Besides, I think I'll get along just fine with a 5 speed in a 3500 lb truck with 500+ hp.
I wish I lived somewhere I could pull the body off my truck that would make changes much easier. I'd like to boost my truck some day, but I think I'm going super charger for less heat. Intercooler a covered in mud and only going 5 mph don't help much..
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5.0
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I suggested that
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I should read the whole thread next time lol
acamacho104
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I fOund some knowledgeable guys near me that are willing to help. I deCided not to go boosted for this first attempt at building . It will represent too much investment.
acamacho104
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I decided to go with an all motor build. And build it so if i wanted to add a small shot of nitrous later i could.
acamacho104
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Adding it safely i mean. Something that hold up to it.
Sneakerfix
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If that's all your doing I wouldn't even waste the time in building it up. A stock LSX motor can take up to 150shot with just a tune.
acamacho104
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The point of this project for me is to actually build the engine and put in a car. Not modify an existing engine.
Its something I've been wanting to do and even if it takes a while I'm okay with it. I just want to actually do it by hand and have something I made myself.
