BlackWidow

plain and simple will it be worth the headache to even attempt this. I mean will my power gains be enough to justify the swap i was thinking of the 6.0 liter and boring .040 and stroking it to a 423 if the block can take that. If not then I have an LS1 block that I will Darton sleeve and go that way if it is worth it. Let me know what you fellas think or have dealt with.

John B

iTrader: (10)

How much power are you after?

BlackWidow

Looking for large numbers 475-550 on motor at the rear wheels plus a 200 shot of the good stuff.

John B

iTrader: (10)

6.0L shuuld be cheaper.

BlackWidow

do you think it would be wise to just stay LT1 stroked 396. I have heard i can make as much power with the LT1 as I can with the 6 liter. these are just a few questions i have?

kossuth

iTrader: (12)

I think it would be cheaper to stay LT1 in terms of not having to get a real expensive block and so on. As you know the LT1 is very similar to a SBC and alot of the parts will crossover. Stroke the LT1 and go with that.

BlackWidow

can i get 550 to the wheels on motor in the LT1 and keep it daily driver.

badjuju342

iTrader: (3)

i'd trash the opti and get the coil packs if your budget will allow it. that's the main drawback of LT1's IMO

BlackWidow

yeah, i am still torn in the idea, still doing some research. I think the LS1 stuff will be more readily advanced in comparison with the LT1 and even though the LS2 is coming I don't think LS1 stuff will die off.