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10-14-2007 #10
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Merriman, where are you finding these deals? I haven't seen any LS2 blocks for that cheap. The main reason I don't want to build the engine piece by piece is I don't know how hard it would be to get all the different sensors I'd need. If that's easy I may start looking at individual pieces so I can build a 402 stroker.
The main problem I have is patience. I've got all this money sitting in the bank and I hate seeing the Nova sitting in the driveway so I want the engine NOW. I've wanted to hit "buy it now" on one of those ebay listings for an LS2 and T56 so many times. :(
I know hp doesn't really matter (technically there's no such thing, it's just a number based off of torque), so let me rephrase. I want 25 mpg and the ability to run mid to low 11's, or better. I don't know how much power it would take to move 3500-3600 pounds that fast, so I just shot for 500.
So say I managed to get all the necessary parts for a 402. Assuming I had decent compression, some L92 heads and the L76 intake, it should easily make 500 hp, right? Or am I being optimistic? That sounds like a pretty reasonable goal to me.
Matt
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