6togo

iTrader: (13)

I just picked up a 98' TA with 130k on the motor trans/rear were rebuild recently according to the owner. The motor has a knock so i'm going to drop the motor/trans out and tear it apart to see what the issue is but more than likely it will need rebuild. I want to do the magical 500HP build but not break the bank doing so i already have a high end 427 TT GN project going on this will be my street beater car!
So what is the most cost effective route to see some nice HP #'s is it worth wild messing with a 383 stroker kit?
I will be doing all the surrounding upgrades also i plan on running the rear and trans with a converter upgrade until they pop then i will address those when that time comes and yes i know HP does not come cheap i just would like to do a nice budget build with good end results! And havea nasty sounding cam that makes small kids look in fear!!!
Any guidance on this venture will be greatly appreciated!

wildcamaro

iTrader: (15)

Spend money on the heads that's where the power is, especially on a 98 car.

6togo

iTrader: (13)

I had plans on doing some nice ported stockers or maybe find some used TFS heads. Just dont really know about the bottom end as to do a stroker kit or stay with stock sizing with a bore job i think larger CI would help the cause though.

Gunslinger09

The 98 blocks were the batch with the thinnest walls. You may end up finding a 6.0 block since sleaving the stock LS1 block will probably cost more than a running junkyard motor.
Bigger bore is better with moving air anyway.

6togo

iTrader: (13)

Thanks for the input on the block i do want to stay with a aluminum block for the weight savings though.