i'm in love with....

mudseeker · 10-31-2009, 04:36 PM

an engine.

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The ERL SUPERDECK II system takes an ordinary GM LS engine and creates a 500 Cubic Inch, 8.2 liter monster. A 4.200” bore and 4.500” stroke are obtained through the use of ductile iron sleeves, an aluminum deck plate, and extremely precise CNC machining. ERL SUPERDECK II 500CI has proven to be an extremely reliable large displacement, large stroke engine by simply following good engine design principals. The sleeves are designed with enough length to support the piston at BDC, the rings are designed to provide high performance use without sacrificing longevity, the sleeves are made of ductile iron to prevent cylinder distortion, and finally the sleeves are machined using precision equipment and careful quality control. The ERL SUPERDECK II 500CI is only available as a short block assembly. The design of the rods, camshaft, and block machining has been completed to ensure proper clearance between components. Off the shelf parts will not work. Furthermore, ERL uses only the highest quality race parts in its short block assemblies.

Wyley87 · 10-31-2009, 04:55 PM

wow............

mudseeker · 10-31-2009, 05:02 PM

just leaves you speechless.

BernieB · 10-31-2009, 07:44 PM

Kinda makes me wonder how good it really is. The sleeves are pressed in, so I'd worry about them slipping if temps got high enough. Then there's the question of what heads to use with it. That aluminum deck might cause some issues with thermal expansion and head gaskets.

Nice concept though, and if you don't push it too hard I imagine it works quite well, but I still get that little nagging feeling in the back of my neck saying, "Don't trust it..."

mudseeker · 10-31-2009, 09:02 PM

i'd trust it. oem's use alum. heads with steel blocks all the time now with no problems. if you use a plain jane head gasket with that combo, then you will have problems. if you look at the deck, it looks like the sleeves are shaped in a "t" to lock them in. besides, if they heat the block up before they install the sleeves, they will get a better interference fit once the block cools. during normal operation the sleeve and block will expand at the same rate and you would not have to worry about them slipping.

hotrodpc · 11-01-2009, 01:14 AM

Ahhhhh, That's sooooo Cute !!! Not even gonna ask the price. I know its over $10K.

chevyguy · 11-07-2009, 05:39 PM

I in stalled a ram jet 502 for a customer when I lived in Oregon. thats a nasty motor that begs to be beat on.

batty1214 · 11-07-2009, 06:48 PM

Nice..... I think the 6.0 swap into the 95 just got booted...... but, I may have to save up a little more than I originally planned

gmctrucks · 11-07-2009, 09:20 PM

I just sent the site to my brother that's into racing maybe I will be seeing it in his next project it's a 2009 Colorado that he bought.

batty1214 · 11-07-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gmctrucks

I just sent the site to my brother that's into racing maybe I will be seeing it in his next project it's a 2009 Colorado that he bought.

If this motor goes into that colorado, I want to see pictures!!!!

10-31-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
Wyley87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 518	wow............ __________________ 96-GMC C1500 305ci 2WD K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake Rebuilt Motor (should have gone 350) and Trans 05 Nissan Xterra 4.0 V6 No mods so far Cost money to go fast...How fast do you wanna go?

10-31-2009, 05:02 PM	#3
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,373	just leaves you speechless. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

10-31-2009, 07:44 PM	#4
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,901	Kinda makes me wonder how good it really is. The sleeves are pressed in, so I'd worry about them slipping if temps got high enough. Then there's the question of what heads to use with it. That aluminum deck might cause some issues with thermal expansion and head gaskets. Nice concept though, and if you don't push it too hard I imagine it works quite well, but I still get that little nagging feeling in the back of my neck saying, "Don't trust it..." __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

10-31-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,373	i'd trust it. oem's use alum. heads with steel blocks all the time now with no problems. if you use a plain jane head gasket with that combo, then you will have problems. if you look at the deck, it looks like the sleeves are shaped in a "t" to lock them in. besides, if they heat the block up before they install the sleeves, they will get a better interference fit once the block cools. during normal operation the sleeve and block will expand at the same rate and you would not have to worry about them slipping. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

11-01-2009, 01:14 AM	#6
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,145	Ahhhhh, That's sooooo Cute !!! Not even gonna ask the price. I know its over $10K. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

11-07-2009, 05:39 PM	#7
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	I in stalled a ram jet 502 for a customer when I lived in Oregon. thats a nasty motor that begs to be beat on. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

11-07-2009, 06:48 PM	#8
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	Nice..... I think the 6.0 swap into the 95 just got booted...... but, I may have to save up a little more than I originally planned

11-07-2009, 09:20 PM	#9
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,030	I just sent the site to my brother that's into racing maybe I will be seeing it in his next project it's a 2009 Colorado that he bought.

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