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650 bhp from a stock bottom end L86/LT1?

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Old Aug 16, 2025 | 03:43 PM
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Basically the title. Im aiming for 650 bhp from a stock bottom end LT1 with the factory (but ported) heads, a cam, LT2 intake, and and a set of long tubes. Also running 91 AKI (95 RON) pump gas, more compression is out of the question. Is it possible?

Any recommendations for a cam? Currently looking at the BTR 230 cam.

BTR 230 Cam Specs: 230/24X (why does BTR hide the duration?), 112 LSA, 644/644. This thing apparently made 680 hp with a set of GMPP Heads and an MSD intake

Also thoughts on port injection with an LT1?

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Old Aug 16, 2025 | 07:18 PM
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Are you actually going to build a car or you just plan to keep starting new post asking the same stuff over and over. Come on man, stop waisting people's time.
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Old Aug 16, 2025 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommy42088
Are you actually going to build a car or you just plan to keep starting new post asking the same stuff over and over. Come on man, stop waisting people's time.

Apparently getting ideas and asking people with knowledge what works and what doesnt work is bad. My bad for not being born already knowing all this.



To address your second question


If you actually read my posts, you'd realize every single one asks a completely different question. No need to reply like an *******. Either share your knowledge or dont reply.

Also its wasting, not waisting.
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Old Aug 16, 2025 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SaudiSpeedLS2
Apparently getting ideas and asking people with knowledge what works and what doesnt work is bad. My bad for not being born already knowing all this.



To address your second question


If you actually read my posts, you'd realize every single one asks a completely different question. No need to reply like an *******. Either share your knowledge or dont reply.

Also its wasting, not waisting.
Read your post buddy, you ask the same **** over n over. You may start it off slightly different but you refer back to the same questions. Dont you see you didnt get a response? Also I didnt say there is anything wrong with getting ideas but when you keep starting post with similar bs it gets a little ridiculous. Google will answer your basic questions over n over. When you actually start a build then you should ask questions when you need help.
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You don't need port injection for NA build. The LT4 fuel system will support a NA build up to around 700whp on E85. If you go with the 230 cam I would go with a different manifold. The BTR 225 and LT2 manifold would pair well. Hit up places like Pray Performance and GPI and ask their recommendations on NA combinations. It's not hard to get to 600whp through a A8/A10 with a SBE LT1 and a sub <230 duration cam.
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Originally Posted by kinglt-1
You don't need port injection for NA build. The LT4 fuel system will support a NA build up to around 700whp on E85. If you go with the 230 cam I would go with a different manifold. The BTR 225 and LT2 manifold would pair well. Hit up places like Pray Performance and GPI and ask their recommendations on NA combinations. It's not hard to get to 600whp through a A8/A10 with a SBE LT1 and a sub <230 duration cam.
Im guessing the 600 whp number is with some seriously ported (maybe even milled) heads?



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Yeah you will need to bump compression bump and E85. Pump 93 most of the basic heads/cam LT's end up around 550whp.
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Originally Posted by kinglt-1
Yeah you will need to bump compression bump and E85. Pump 93 most of the basic heads/cam LT's end up around 550whp.
Thx a lot for the answers, very helpful

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650 bhp is about what the LSX427 made with 11.5:1 and 93 octane. Good luck with that!
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Old Aug 27, 2025 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 01CamaroSSTx
650 bhp is about what the LSX427 made with 11.5:1 and 93 octane. Good luck with that!
Thats one big *** reality check lol. At least my goal is a little more realistic now (600-ish with the BTR 230 [or the Texas Speed "stage 2", still weighing my options], ported heads, LT2 intake and some 1 7/8 headers on 93 Octane [E85 is not available atm in KSA])

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