[Ozer]

LS3's main advantage is the L92 cylinder heads. If you replace the heads while installing the turbo/supercharger, you could match it.

I gotta tell you, though, you could easily do 500whp without an FI with head/cam/header, and say GOODBYE to heat soak

- Ozer

Originally Posted by burnin4

I'm pretty set on buying a vette. just cant decided between the ls2 or ls3. the ls3 is a bit expensive, but the advantages might be worth it. the ls2 is in the right price range, but wont make as much power with a supercharger as the ls3. ls2's seem to make 520-540, whereas the ls3's make 600whp+ on the same boost level (7psi).

I'm not in a big hurry, gonna take my time to decide. I realize this may disappoint some of you guys, but i will always be a scooby guy at heart. I'm keeping my 08 spec b as my daily driver, i have no plans of vanishing from the community.

[burnin4]

Originally Posted by Ozer

LS3's main advantage is the L92 cylinder heads. If you replace the heads while installing the turbo/supercharger, you could match it.

I gotta tell you, though, you could easily do 500whp without an FI with head/cam/header, and say GOODBYE to heat soak

- Ozer

i refuse to open the motor, haha! I want to keep it simple, also, according to ECS they have had zero problems with heat soak, but they are using a novi 1500 blower and not the procharger. I want 600whp, 500whp just isnt enough. I've been reading that 7psi, headers, x pipe, cb, and a tune will get me there. if not I'll be very close.

also, i'm in love with the new jetstream metallic blue, it's dead sexy, haha!

[Ozer]

I got Le-Mans Blue; it looks awesome BTW, that 500 whp I told you is with UNTOUCHED ECU! I think it is very impressive..

Cylinder heads are easily accessible on LS engines. I recommend you check out GM Performance Parts Catalog; GM by far produces the highest quality parts.

Good luck!

[Ozer]

You might wanna read this:
Why I bought a C6, and the other cars I've owned. - Corvette Forum

[burnin4]

^ that was a good write-up. i love sti's, but i am ready to enjoy something else. life is too short to love one car. looks like i am going to get an 08 ls3, z51, jetstream metallic blue. I really want the 3lt package but cant find one unless I special order it, which will take 2 months.

[MorePSiTehBett4]

damn...mod the spec b now! pics or something subaru quick...just drag vids of the vette and nice pics of the spec b ftw

your car buddies will root you on no matter what you get!

[burnin4]

^ haha, thanks! I plan to keep everyone in the subaru community updated on everything. plan on seeing vids of a corvette at the track! I gotta keep the spec b at a stg2, need the reliability because it is my dd.

[burnin4]

i am suppossed to receive payment tomorrow for my sti. I'm pretty set on getting a new 08 LS3 corvette, and I'm in love with this color
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...te/REAR003.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/rpoz06/019.jpg

[Flycaster]

Now all you need is a check...

[burnin4]

Originally Posted by Flycaster

Now all you need is a check...

the new owner called me from his bank today, said they were wiring the money this afternoon. it was kind of late in the day, figure it'll show up tomorrow.

[12SecSTI]

Originally Posted by burnin4

the ls2 is in the right price range, but wont make as much power with a supercharger as the ls3. ls2's seem to make 520-540, whereas the ls3's make 600whp+ on the same boost level (7psi).
.

Not so true burn. My company was the first to do a centrifugal blower on an ls3, same boost level they make about 20whp more than an ls2, torque was about 20 more as well... either car can achieve closer to 600whp with some more boost and some supporting mods. So dont let that get in your way. If you are going non z06 make sure you get the z51 package, its worth it. Also side by side an 07 Z51 vs and 08 Z51 doesnt feel that much different on the street. Do headers and rod bolts with a ATI Procharger D-1SC setup around 10lbs and your 600whp is about there, but you are on the limits of pumpgas, we have meth cars leaning more towards 640whp but thats a stretch on the stock motor. (on a side note we did the first production Z06 kit) 600whp @ 4.5psi on stock exhaust 10.60's on pump gas... either choice these cars drive 100% like stock and its not uncommon to see up to 30mpg on the highway with the ATI combination.

[TheLimitedProject]

^Cool man. Interesting info. It doesn't look like it takes much to make the Vette's absolutely nuts.

Burnin, keep us updated... obviously.

[Flycaster]

Just out of curiosity, what's the all-in ballpark cost of this power package (no injection)?

[COEHSP]

burnin4, do you got any videos of your STi doing any highway pulls? You should make some if you don't have some just so you can remember your last ride in the STi and so that i can see that beast in action!..please!!

[jgheels2003]

Austin that blue looks incredible!

Can't wait to see how this whole thing shakes out