
Originally Posted by
nash8
Keep the LS block, lower compression ratio will allow you to make more power. A low compression high boost engine, will beat a high compression low boost engine most of the time. You get a good turbo kit, port and polish the heads, full exhaust, proper fuel and timing mods, with about 15-18 lbs a boost and you should be in the 250-300whp no problem, depending on how aggresive your tune is. Should be pretty reliable for a DD depending on tune as well. It's all about tuning, that's why some people can run 22lbs and not blow a motor, and some people can run 10lbs and blow a motor real quick.