blackdiesel

Not new to small blocks, but this is the first lt1 i have owned. Im not sure on the year, but its bolted to a 4l60e i think. it was pulled out of a camaro to the best of my knowledge.

Anyways, i plan on sticking it in my '57 chevy pickup and bolt it up to a 700r4. I was just wondering what i could do to it to get a few more hp. Im willing to swap heads, cams, throttle bodies and anything else reasonable. Im not dead set on a hp goal, so just point me in a direction please!

And i tried searching and lookin in the stickies but the information is so overwhelming that i just cant wrap my head around it all at once. Thanks!

dhdenney

iTrader: (53)

Heads: ported stockers by Advanced Induction, Lloyd Elliot, Port Pros. Aftermarket castings from Trickflow, Edelbrock, AFR. Comp Cams has a few LT1 grinds out there, just look in Summit. Custom grind is a subjective term. Some of the sponsors have some grinds that have been used. Stock throttle body is good for 400+ HP. Get a good stall for the auto, Edge, Yank, Vig. But don't buy a stall still you pick your cam.

LT1MAN

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i would suggest since its going to be in a heavy truck, which would love a shitload of torque, do a stroker package on it. 383 with Lloyed Elliot or Advanced Induction heads and custom cam would be perfect for you.

blackdiesel

Whats involved in tuning one of these engines after mods are compleated? Any way to get a very streetable lt1 to 450-500 hp? School me please.

donkey mule

A good dynotune or a good mail order tune will get you by. 450 - 500 rwhp is very doable with a power adder. A heads, cam, full bolt on 383 stroker with a 75 shot of nitrous will put you there for sure. With out a power adder it is much more difficult especially if you want it streetable.