LS Build.

[tdurr]

If he wants to boost this, then it needs to be a boost build from the jump. If he wants to build it N/A then he should plan for it to be N/A from start to finish.

If you wanna go N/A :

--> I'd suggest to spring 200 - 300 for a 75 wet shot if the motor is healthy. Then start saving for a N/A build if N/A is where he wants to go. This is so you can still have a great performer while you build up another block. An all-motor LS is something you build b/c you want to, not b/c you want to look "kool" and not b/c you think you will make the power that the VTEC guys make. But done right you'll drag some of those guys fairly easily.

If you want to go boost:

--> If he has the heart for boost, scrap the interim nitrous plan b/c you can get a boosted stock block on the streets much faster than a real N/A build bc the block doesn't have to come outta the car. Get the compression check and leakdown test. If that's good, hit up Treadstone performance for a basic kit and get that tuned. Don't shoot for a number, just shoot for a good safe tune. OEM LS's on boost are fierce street-fighters if done correctly.

Good luck.

Good post, thanks man ill be sure to tell him. Im not 100% sure if he want to build for boost now cuz he has 1g in his hand to spend but the motor needs to be looked over so he was thinking of just rebuilding it while it was outta the car.

build it was 10.5-11.0 compression, you can use it fine either way then unless you are wanting a 600+ buildup later on that platform.

thanks. Thats good to know also.

Matt beat me too it. I would get some Eagle rods, JE pistons (10.1-11.1 compression) and headstuds. This would still be a pretty fun NA setup but could do either NOS or boost later. I like higher compression boosted setups for street cars. More responsive and fun to drive.

and ill inform him on those parts. Thats more or less what i was looking for, a parts list like that for na/boost.
reps to all who put up good info.