LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

What RPM?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-05-2007, 08:07 PM
  #1  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
sleeperMULLET's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default What RPM?

Hey guys, I haven't had a chance to dyno my car yet, but I know some of you have had alot of experience with the LT1. I'm trying to decide what RPM to rev to for a baseline; Bryan from PCM4Less can send me tunercat files via e-mail to reflash so I can change it. I was originally limited at 6100rpm and it would sometimes hit the limited before it shifted, but it felt like it was still pulling like crazy. What RPM do you guys think I would be safe too, is 7000rpm out of the question? Here are my engine specs and supporting mods:
Engine:
383cid LT1 10.25:1 CR
block is bored .030 over
align honed and bored with torque plates
4 bolt splayed mains align honed and bored
forged eagle crank
forged CAT 6" rods
SRP forged -16cc dish pistons w/ valve reliefs
engine is blanaced blueprinted
ATI SFI Super Damper
ARP head studs
Trick Flow heads 205cc ported and polished
Stock LT1 intake ported, polished, and gasket matched
Canton Oil Pan
Canton fabbed valve covers
CSR water pump
GMPP heavy duty timing chain
CC306 cam
Morel lifters
CC push rods
CC 1.6 full roller narrow body rockers
Holley 58mm TB
SLP cold air intake
Pacesetter LTs, uncoated but rapped
Summit 3" H-pipe w/ dynomax perforated tube mufflers

Ignition:
Optima Redtop battery
MSD opti-spark
MSD 6AL
Taylor 8.8 OTVC wires
NGK FR-5 plugs

Fuel:
42lb SVOs
Aeromotive adjustable FPR
Walboro intank 255 pump
-8 supply line
stock return

Drivetrain
TCI SFI flexplate w/ ARP bolts
TCI Super Street Fighter
TCI 4000rpm SSF converter
B&M trans cooler
3.5" Moser driveshaft
Moser 9" rearend
Motive 3.73 gears
Moser 33 spline axles
Detriot Tru-track locker

Wheels:
ZR1 relpica rims
fronts are 17x9.5 with Firetsone Wide oval tires 275/45/ZR17
rear are 17x11 with Nitto 315/45/R17 DRs

Let me know what you guys think, all advice is appreciated, thanks.
Old 07-05-2007, 11:46 PM
  #2  
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
mike2244's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: laporte/corpus christi
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

sounds to me that your bottom end will hold the 7000 rpm with no problem, but i don't know the operating range for your cam. if your cam makes power to 7000 then you should have no problem.
Old 07-06-2007, 12:45 AM
  #3  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (11)
 
infinitebird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,280
Received 46 Likes on 35 Posts

Default

I would agree 7000 should be no problem, as long as the valvetrain is built for it.



Quick Reply: What RPM?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:22 AM.