Stroking an ls1 using a 3.90 stroke crank
I am about to build my LS1 up instead of an LQ9 block for the same reason, the weight. Where did you get a 3.90 stroke crank at? I was going to do a 383 stroker, but I dont want my stroke greater than my bore. Trending Topics
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This would make a square 374 CID which in my opinion should run real nice.
Excellant street torque. I'd probably run a 6.125" rod instead of the 6.098"
so as to not have the piston .025" in the hole as you mentioned. You want
tight quench clearance(piston to head) in the .035 to .050 range and the
stock mls gasket is .056"....so if the longer rod puts the piston above deck
by a few thousandths you'll be golden. Also if you already have the 224/230
cam then run it but I think you could actually sneak a 230-236 range cam in
this combo without sacrificing any drivability. Happy modding
which I think has .648" lift to go with the 231/234 duration. Also comp rocker
trunions are a good idea with this combo. I like your bore and stroke, this
engine should really put it down.








