I'm going to somewhat rebuild an LS block, and it should be able to handle becoming that of an LSvtec that's going to be a whole lot more reliable than my previous one was... But, i wanted to post up what i was gonna do to it and get opinions as to how reliable it looks like itll be. One shop told me that i could possibly rev it to 8k or 8,500 if i wanted but idk about all that... The stuff written in bold is what im going to put on this next one that i previously didnt install on my old lsvtec, R.I.P.
LS block
-stock rods
-stock low CR pistons
-oem main bearings
-ARP rod bolts
-GSR oil pump
-hone cylinders
-new piston rings
-GSR water pump/timing belt
-Balancing Bottom end
-shot-peening LS rods
Cylinder head
-P72, fully rebuilt
-new valve seals
-re-ground valve seats
-Golden Eagle conv kit
I thought about trying to get my hands on some b16 pistons just to have a little bit of extra fun with itbut idk. lol.