LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8
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Old 06-17-2007, 02:01 AM
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should i get:Comp Cams "Extreme" LT1 Camshaft, 218 / 230, .495 / .510 114 LSA, Agressive camshaft for street/strip blower applications. Computer tuning required.

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a forged shortblock and go nuts on the boost..which also may require me too get a new fuel system..

keep in mind, im not rich here!!

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My vote is for more boost.
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Forged + more PSI...

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depends on how much money you got. if you're limited, cam. if you've got the money, forged + boost.
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You've already got the blower..give in to the boost addiction. More boost!
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cam and more boost!
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Originally Posted by razorclaw99
should i get:Comp Cams "Extreme" LT1 Camshaft, 218 / 230, .495 / .510 114 LSA, Agressive camshaft for street/strip blower applications. Computer tuning required.

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a forged shortblock and go nuts on the boost..which also may require me too get a new fuel system..

keep in mind, im not rich here!!

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I would think this belongs in the LT1 tech section since it's not an LSX vehicle. But in order to give you an honest answer I need more info.

1). What is your car used for? Daily driver, street warrior, street/strip, ect.

2). What are your goals? Looking for a certain ET, trap speed and or rwhp?

3). What is your budget? Can you spend $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, ect.

Don't forget that more power may in turn cause you to need to beef up the suspension, clutch, transmission, safety devices (if it will ever see a quarter mile track), rear end, ect.
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WOW!!!

You have 486 posts and you still don't have a clue on what section this question belongs in?

It SURE as hell does not belong in the General LSX Automobile Discussion.
So I am moving this to the LT1-LT4 Modifications.

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He's running an all stock motor, down to the injectors and throttle body, but he does have LTs. He makes 400hp with it. Sadly you're reaching the limits of the stock motor. On the same note, you have so much more you can do since it IS stock. You're sort of at a stale mate. You have so many options available, but at the same time you'll start breaking things.

You also have to look into the fact you're reaching the limits of your rear end.

What I'd do?

Get forged lower end, balanced, set it up for boost. Have your intake and heads ported to match and see if you can squeeze in some 2.02/1.60 valves. Get a came to suit the boost to replace your stock one and run distributorless to ditch that Opti.

The problem again is money. You've already said you're in a bit of a pickle. So with money in mind, I'd get injectors and a throttle body for now and mail order tune it. Since that dyno guy is taking you for a ride.
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stock cam will be fine for a LONG time if your going to boost it...id day if you dont have more than $3500 to boost it then do spray and fuel system...do everything with boost in mind if you want to down the road, i wouldent cam i though, its nice to make 600rwhp and still have it idle and drive like stock...
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stock cam will be fine for a LONG time if your going to boost it...id day if you dont have more than $3500 to boost it then do spray and fuel system...do everything with boost in mind if you want to down the road, i wouldent cam i though, its nice to make 600rwhp and still have it idle and drive like stock...thats nice!




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