87silverbullet

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I just got ahold of a 1994 lt1 formula for 600 bucks and the plan is to build a cheapie turbo car out of it. Just like the mod Noyzee did in the nitrous section.

It will be gutted of A/C and anything we don't need. I have the ls1 block from my camaro and a stock stroke ls1 crank. I got a set of 853's laying around. I have a OFI hotside thats still brand new never used that will go on the car.

Just like the title says, I need a set of pistons and rods. I don't want to put a stock set in and I am not going to put high dollar stuff in this motor. Who has a good price for some rods and pistons for an ls1. Looking to spend maybe a grand on them. I will post pics of this build as I go.

ss.slp.ls1

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Your best bet is to troll the Classifieds section for rods and pistons if you are on a budget.

reamo04

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you can buy trw/speedpro pistons, -21.20 cc dish for around 400/set.

Then you can buy eagle or scat rods pretty cheap. How much power u lookin at?

87silverbullet

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That looks like me right there.

jay_rich

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too bad you didnt ask 3 weeks ago, just sold eagle h-beams for an lt1 for 275 shipped.

Jay

elias_799

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wiseco pistons and compstar rods, probably will be a little over the 1000bucks, but it is good stuff

venom346

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Try a search. I posted my LS1 Forged -2CC je pistons and factory rods for sale about...a week ago for 499 shipped.
Only 2 people are interested but they are still available.

reamo04

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the op is looking for lT1 stuff, not lS1 stuff.

venom346

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Actually he asks specifically for LS1 rods and pistons as he stated above. I responded to his request.

87silverbullet

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Yes, LS1 stuff only. The LT1 is getting junked!

My OFI kit is for an LS motor.

reamo04

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crap, my bad. reading > me, doh!

i just saw the "lt1 firebird" part lol

BadgeZ28

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Cheap build. Forged pistons, LS2 rods with ARP rod bolts, Z06 camshaft, 317 heads and ARP head bolts.

ss.slp.ls1

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Add LS9 head gaskets and you're set.

reamo04

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^hell, anymore u can buy the LS9 camshaft dirt cheap too, so thats another cam option!

ss.slp.ls1

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Only cheap for those who already have a LS2 cam sprocket, timing cover, and cam sensor.

mdbreaux

I have some 4.00" Wiseco thermal coated turbo dish pistons with only a few dyno runs on them. They were in a 6.0 iron block. I believe the compression was around 8.5.

ss.slp.ls1

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You can't put 4" pistons into a LS1 block unless you sleeve it...

87silverbullet

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Hence the title of this thread "cheapie build" means I ain't sleeving ****.

reamo04

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how fast do u want to go? You could probably get away with just a turbo 5.3 or LQ4 and be fine

87silverbullet

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I could, but the money I am going to spend on getting one is just as equal as what I am trying to do. I also have the forged pistons and rods to boot. I already have heads, crank, and block.

As far as the speed thing. This is just a throw together. However fast it goes is how fast it goes. We have no set goal.