Interesting SBC V8 twin turbo build series - pt1

[bimbleuk]

Just for interest here's an SBC engine build to follow. The LS was considered but read the article to see why they went with the SBC instead.

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/3526/Bui...

[ringram]

Hopeless, they should have gone lsx

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrai...

[stevieturbo]

bimbleuk said:

Just for interest here's an SBC engine build to follow. The LS was considered but read the article to see why they went with the SBC instead.

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/3526/Bui...

When the article says they overlooked the LS because over 10psi they have head gasket issues due to only 4 bolts per cylinder...

It kind of sets the tone that those writing the article are completely clueless.

Other than that, looks like a nice build.

[bimbleuk]

Bit of irony there despite the two differing power goals. SBC made with an alloy block. LSX to made with an iron block.

[stevieturbo]

Virtually any alloy LS block would have made the power goals of that SBC with ease

[ringram]

Couple of examples

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_1102_che...

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/hrdp_110...

[bimbleuk]

Well I guess they're using the knowledge they have to build a modest engine to be held near the rev limiter while drifting. Plus they state they are using off the shelf parts they have readily to hand.

[stevieturbo]

bimbleuk said:

Well I guess they're using the knowledge they have to build a modest engine to be held near the rev limiter while drifting. Plus they state they are using off the shelf parts they have readily to hand.

Very little isnt off the shelf for an LS these days, or indeed any American V8. That's why tuning them is so easy and cheap compared to some engines.

I guess SBC stuff is maybe even cheaper as it's been around far longer.