need help with my LS

[93delsol15]

how much hp would you consider to be safe on an ls bottom end


I want to do a an all motor build

I was thinking of doing a full head job, like port polish , cams and valve train

i am also thinking of doing boost on the stock bottom end

does any body have any ideas or suggestions on how to make good, reliable power with out building the bottom end

[bRiAnMcIvIcS]

You should be safe turbo'd with around 230whp(not much more than that), just get a good tune. You might wanna upgrade the valve springs and retainers but thats all the headwork i would do.
Good Luck

[patrick4588]

all motor ls build. lirl. definitely turbo it

[93delsol15]

ok a turbo sounds like a decent idea i just dont like it when a turbo spools so late in the rpms so what will i need for a quick spooling turbo set up

[patrick4588]

smaller turbo's spool faster, but run out of breath up top. since you have an ls, you dont have a high rpm you need the turbo to stay til. without knowing your goals or budget, ill just throw a t3/t4 50 trim out there. should spool pretty quick and make good power

[93delsol15]

i want like 200-220 at the wheels and after that i will probably build the bottom end and go for high boost set up

[Barefoot]

boost the ls going all motor on a ls is just wasted money.

[93delsol15]

is 200 at the wheels a pretty easy goal in an LS

[KevinT707]

is 200 at the wheels a pretty easy goal in an LS

Yeah sure why not, that's about 70 more WHP than you have right now. But don't expect a stock LS to handle much more than that.

[green91]

you can get 240whp pretty easily with a properly tuned LS with some boost! id go with a smaller sized t3 and have a nice powerband.

[93delsol15]

thanks guys

[twinj]

boost the ls going all motor on a ls is just wasted money.

x2

is 200 at the wheels a pretty easy goal in an LS.

Yes IMO, I think ideal.

I would say 200whp is safe. Anything over that isn't.

[bRiAnMcIvIcS]

GT2860rs(garrett) would be a good turbo for you.

[93delsol15]

wow i have never heard of that is it a good size and would it be better than the volvo turbo i am getting