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[ls1camino]

Such as?

I absolutely LOVED my Torquer V.2. Great power all the way to 6500, torque was a nice level line, and I barely noticed it driving around town.

Heads...I'm a fan of PRC. They're cheaper than AFR or Trickflow, but still have some nice flow numbers. I had Stage 2.5 5.3L Heads milled to 59cc chambers with my Torquer and stock bottom end. I now have their 237cc runner Custom Cast Heads w/ 62cc chambers on my 427 LS3.

Custom grind

I agree and disagree with you on this one.

For a stock bottom end, naturally aspirated LS1, you're not going to gain much from a custom grind. Almost every combination of duration, lift, and LSA has already been massed produced by so many companies out there.

For a custom built stroker motor, yes go custom grind. It will get you exactly what you want for your style of driving, especially when you add Nitrous or FI.

[Mr. Luos]

Considering guys use the 5.3 heads on the LS1....I would think they are the same length.
One phone call to LG/TSP/Thunder would answer this one though for sure.

I agree and disagree with you on this one.

For a stock bottom end, naturally aspirated LS1, you're not going to gain much from a custom grind. Almost every combination of duration, lift, and LSA has already been massed produced by so many companies out there.

For a custom built stroker motor, yes go custom grind. It will get you exactly what you want for your style of driving, especially when you add Nitrous or FI.

Overall that is correct.
But I think a custom grind designed exactly for what you have (and what you are planning to have) will still outperform an off-the-shelf grind. Granted, it may only be 3-5RWHP....but seeing as how the price is basically the same, why not?

[ls1camino]

Also, this is what happens when you rev out a GTP only 20 seconds after starting her...such a bad idea.

[pajeff02]

I spy carnage!

[TLS_Addict]

Also, this is what happens when you rev out a GTP only 20 seconds after starting her...such a bad idea.

Biggest thing that is wrong is there are only 6. lol It needs at least a V8. lol

[Mr. Luos]

And it is now snowing here.
And I am not in the hills this time.

6-8 inches apparently.

[pajeff02]

I wouldn't have a clue what to ask for in a custom grind. I take it you tell them what you have, what your goals are, and let the experts whittle away a bumpstick for you?

[Mr. Luos]

I wouldn't have a clue what to ask for in a custom grind. I take it you tell them what you have, what your goals are, and let the experts whittle away a bumpstick for you?

Dead on.
Never done it myself, but I would think it is a basic set of questions from the grinder, and then anything you might want to add.
How much you drive in traffic, how much power, how much lope, driveability, etc....

[ls1camino]

I spy carnage!

Luckily the 3800 is a strong mofo...iron block and heads will do that

Biggest thing that is wrong is there are only 6. lol It needs at least a V8. lol

Bet this lowly V6 will walk you in the 1/8 mile

I have no top end power, so no 1/4 mile racing for me

I wouldn't have a clue what to ask for in a custom grind. I take it you tell them what you have, what your goals are, and let the experts whittle away a bumpstick for you?

Patrick Guarra...the best of the best. He spec'd mine out for the 427.

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[Zapper2003]

Jeremy, you got a real bad habit of fucking shit up

[TLS_Addict]

Luckily the 3800 is a strong mofo...iron block and heads will do that

I had a 1996 Buick Regal GS 2-door that was just a 3800 Series II and I loved that car.

Bet this lowly V6 will walk you in the 1/8 mile

Most likely. lol My best 1/8th mile is 8.3XX @ 85.XX mph.

I have no top end power, so no 1/4 mile racing for me

Thats why you have an F-body with a big honkin V8!

[ls1camino]

Jeremy, you got a real bad habit of fucking shit up

Yeah...I'm catching Spaz. I have more Rear-end kills to my name (5 now), but he's got me in Engine kills (he's got 2 or 3 kills, and I've only got one).

Thats why you have an F-body with a big honkin V8!

True, but I still like goofing around in the DD.

[TLS_Addict]

True, but I still like goofing around in the DD.

I NEED a truck as my next vehicle or I would get something cool to DD. I looked at the CTS-4 coupe.

[ls1camino]

I NEED a truck as my next vehicle or I would get something cool to DD. I looked at the CTS-4 coupe.

I'm waiting to see what GM/Mopar/Ford come out with in the next few years...I'll be looking for a nice DD around that time. I heard the new GT500s are going to have a 5.8L in them

[TLS_Addict]

I'm waiting to see what GM/Mopar/Ford come out with in the next few years...I'll be looking for a nice DD around that time. I heard the new GT500s are going to have a 5.8L in them

If they would give them a good IRS that works well at the drag track (pipe dream I know) and make them a little lighter and not just a body bolt-on look I would like them better. They shoudl do a wide body version to make them "beefier".

[Knight]

Mornin.


Looks like I get to do axle bearings........not impressed........

[pajeff02]

Off to Court this morning. Hope this thing settles when I get there so I can get back to the office and get some work done.

You hearing noises Walt?

[Knight]

Yep. Went for a cruise last night, and I'm definately hearing a bearing noise from the rear. Figured I'll pull the.axles first, as they're the easiest, and check them.

[Aetos]

[ls1camino]

Hey stranger...how's that exhaust working out for you?