how much power can lt1 block handle

[prorac1]

The information on AIs website makes the car sound a lot simpler than it is than.

[ThreeHonks]

yeah thats what im getting at. The car is a purpose built race car. so what if it has a full interior, I have never really seen a 4th gen gutted anyway, its not like interior pieces weigh a lot.

That car works well with what it has and im sure they arent lying about what is done to it. Ai makes some very good stuff and their customers' cars seem to fly.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

back on track the question was how much hp can the BLOCK hold, so I'd say guys are making 1000hp on them or are they not? No matter how its made of course, he never listed specifics.

[prorac1]

I would guess it depends on your deffinition of "limits". My deffinition of limits is beingable to detonate without splitting the block, lol. Being a thinwall block, I wonder what the longevity of one of those 1,000 hp LT1 is? And if they are using hard block, what modifications they are making to the block for druability, etc. Interesting stuff. Eric L

[DETROITMUSCLE]

I don't know if there are any I just threw it out as more of a question than anything. I know there are LS blocks that guys take that far, the crank is fine at that level just the pistons and rods need upgrading. Would I build it for that power and expect it to be indestructible, hell no.

[prorac1]

I dont know if there are any either. I know with some guys running 8s with a 3000 lbs plus car, they gotta be close. I wonder what block modifications they are making? And if they are hard blocking the bottom of the water jackets? Were not planing on hard blocking ours. We have billet caps and hoping for the best, lol. Eric L

[DETROITMUSCLE]

hard blocking isn't for anything thats gonna see the streets IMO and I'd hope you guys are planning on taking the car out and having some fun

[prorac1]

Its going to be his summer car, drive to work a couple days a week, etc. Once we get it dialed in on motor, if it hooks decent, he wants to spray it...............................I think hes nuts, but im a sissy, lol Eric L

[DETROITMUSCLE]

pill it til you kill it, I'm going that route here soon just gathering parts. That car should move nicely on motor you guys going to take it to the shootout next year?

[prorac1]

Dont know, thats up to him. I cant plan anything right now. Fairly new job with a goofy schedule and no vacation time yet. So I get my jollys driving my shit back and forth to work, lol. Eric L

[wasjo6431]

yeah thats what im getting at. The car is a purpose built race car. so what if it has a full interior, I have never really seen a 4th gen gutted anyway, its not like interior pieces weigh a lot.

That car works well with what it has and im sure they arent lying about what is done to it. Ai makes some very good stuff and their customers' cars seem to fly.

Define Gutted

[kammi10]

Define Gutted

your car is GUTTED

[wasjo6431]

your car is GUTTED

But i got Door panels, IP, And Two Seats?
Well I guess then i Have a Gutted 4th Gen.. Thats been Mini Tubbed

[prorac1]

Heck Sean, fwiw, my Valiant has doorpanels, carpet, and velour seats, lol. So am I a street car now Sean.........................am I, lol. Eric L

[wasjo6431]

Heck Sean, fwiw, my Valiant has doorpanels, carpet, and velour seats, lol. So am I a street car now Sean.........................am I, lol. Eric L

I dont have carpet lol