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500CI Chevy LS1 Engine Build - How To Build A 500CI LS1
 The 4340 forged-steel crank...  The 4340 forged-steel crank is a Callies piece that's available through ERL. It retains factory-sized 2.558-inch main and 2.100-inch rod journals and can handle in excess of 1,000 hp. |  One of the drawbacks of pulling...  One of the drawbacks of pulling the pistons so far down the bores is that the height of the counterweights must be compromised in order to clear the piston skirts. Furthermore, at 1,741 grams, the bobweight is hardly light. As a result, several slugs of Mallory must be added to achieve balance. |  Measuring 6.800 inches, the...  Measuring 6.800 inches, the Carrillo steel rods were designed in collaboration with ERL to provide sufficient cam and block clearance. |  To keep compression to a pump-gas-friendly...  To keep compression to a pump-gas-friendly 10.8:1, the Wiseco pistons have a -28cc reverse dome. They also feature a revised skirt to promote piston stability at BDC in extralong-stroke applications. |  Billet steel main caps are...  Billet steel main caps are standard on ERL's Super Deck II block. The four inner studs were torqued down to 60 ft-lb and the two outer crossbolts to 19 ft-lb. |  Since the goal was to build...  Since the goal was to build a streetable motor that represented what many enthusiasts would probably build, SAM installed a conservative Comp 248/254-at-0.050 hydraulic roller cam with 0.647-inch lift. It was ground on a small base circle for additional rod clearance. With slightly more duration, SAM says the combination would easily put out an additional 50-60 hp. |  ERL utilizes Darton's Modular...  ERL utilizes Darton's Modular Integrated Deck system, which feature Siamesed and nested sleeves that reinforce the upper deck area. The MID system enhances cooling capacity by increasing water flow from the block to the head. |  Deck plates require longer...  Deck plates require longer head studs. These ARPs were supplied by ERL. For extra strength, ERL enlarges the head bolt holes to 1/2 inch. The Cometic multilayer steel head gaskets are off the shelf. |  Feeding those 500 hungry inches...  Feeding those 500 hungry inches is a set of factory LS7 heads. They flowed an impressive 365/215 cfm right out of the box. |
Chevrolet Corvette Research
Review in-depth reviews on the new Chevrolet Corvette, featuring test drives, comparisons, options, features and more. The 2010 Corvette is equipped with a V8 engine, generating 505 horsepower, and it has drivers side crash test ratings of 8 stars and passengers side crash test ratings of 8 stars.
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