Corvette Performance - built 383 ls1 or supercharged stock ls1?




firstls1vette
02-01-2012, 03:00 PM
I posted this over on corvette forum but didnt get much of a response so i figured i would see what you guys have to say. I had planned on building a 383 but now have ideas to just put a superchager on my car. i really hope to get between 450-500 rwhp which should be pretty easy. I think.

its an 03 with about 70K miles on it and runs great. so no real need to build a new one. but like the title says which one would you go with?


Ragtop 99
02-01-2012, 06:51 PM
blower gives you the ability to crank it up over 500 rwhp and can be removed and resold if you get bored with the car.

I like the feel of NA power. As long as your budget supports buying good heads, having a fresh stroker motor is nice thing if you plan to hang onto the car for many years.

pittman
02-02-2012, 08:26 AM
I posted this over on corvette forum but didnt get much of a response so i figured i would see what you guys have to say. I had planned on building a 383 but now have ideas to just put a superchager on my car. i really hope to get between 450-500 rwhp which should be pretty easy. I think.

its an 03 with about 70K miles on it and runs great. so no real need to build a new one. but like the title says which one would you go with?

I think both directions are a good way to go. Some of us just like the old school NA, hearing the cam.

I have an ls1 block with the 383 Stroker kit. The sound is awesome and it runs mid tens at the track. Gas mileage sux.

Good luck on your decision !

Pitt


breze84
02-02-2012, 02:20 PM
To me 70K miles is a lot but thats just me... I personally would build a fresh 383 cause I love NA but if you can find a good deal on say a P1SC or something go that route and just run lower boost with a good safe tune.. You should easily achieve the power you are looking for...