LT1 power help..
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LT1 power help.. Hey everyone I have a 1995 Z/28 LT1. Now I want to convert it to a 383 Stroker. I was wondering what should I get to insure I have the most power? I guess what I am asking is, what mods would go good with this motor to give it alot more horsepower and not hurt the wallet to bad. Please answer with rebuild kits. chip mods, injector sizes. I really want to get out of the low 14's and into low low 13's maybe even 12's thanks you input is most appreciated.
Yeah.... low 13s and 12s are easy to hit WITHOUT a 383 or heads or cam.
I hit 13.1 so far with only a stall, tune, 3.42s, LTs, ram air.
There's still more bolt ons to do too.
If you have a manual, then I'd go 4.10 gears, LTs, intake, tune, and Drag radials and you should easily hit 12s
If you have an auto, then my mods and maybe some 3.73s and rockers and you'll easily hit 12s.
I hit 13.1 so far with only a stall, tune, 3.42s, LTs, ram air.
There's still more bolt ons to do too.
If you have a manual, then I'd go 4.10 gears, LTs, intake, tune, and Drag radials and you should easily hit 12s
If you have an auto, then my mods and maybe some 3.73s and rockers and you'll easily hit 12s.
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Yeah.... low 13s and 12s are easy to hit WITHOUT a 383 or heads or cam.
I hit 13.1 so far with only a stall, tune, 3.42s, LTs, ram air.
There's still more bolt ons to do too.
If you have a manual, then I'd go 4.10 gears, LTs, intake, tune, and Drag radials and you should easily hit 12s
If you have an auto, then my mods and maybe some 3.73s and rockers and you'll easily hit 12s.
I hit 13.1 so far with only a stall, tune, 3.42s, LTs, ram air.
There's still more bolt ons to do too.
If you have a manual, then I'd go 4.10 gears, LTs, intake, tune, and Drag radials and you should easily hit 12s
If you have an auto, then my mods and maybe some 3.73s and rockers and you'll easily hit 12s.
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Yeah.... low 13s and 12s are easy to hit WITHOUT a 383 or heads or cam.
I hit 13.1 so far with only a stall, tune, 3.42s, LTs, ram air.
There's still more bolt ons to do too.
If you have a manual, then I'd go 4.10 gears, LTs, intake, tune, and Drag radials and you should easily hit 12s
If you have an auto, then my mods and maybe some 3.73s and rockers and you'll easily hit 12s.
I hit 13.1 so far with only a stall, tune, 3.42s, LTs, ram air.
There's still more bolt ons to do too.
If you have a manual, then I'd go 4.10 gears, LTs, intake, tune, and Drag radials and you should easily hit 12s
If you have an auto, then my mods and maybe some 3.73s and rockers and you'll easily hit 12s.
Well, you'll hear some loud clicks with an exhaust leak there, so until you fix that you won't know what is going on.
Also, header bolts are notorious for backing out. That's why locking bolts are getting more popular.
Fix that leak and go from there.
Also, header bolts are notorious for backing out. That's why locking bolts are getting more popular.
Fix that leak and go from there.
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The leak was actually the first think i fixed. The knocking is internal. I had two diff mechanics check it out and they told me new motor or rebuild. so I am rebuilding. Thank God for tax season
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You can get into the 12s very easily without touching the stock heads and cam and for cheaper than you might think. My old setup I used simple bolt-ons, a good sticky tire, and a prayer for my 10-bolt and went 12.9 @ 108.5 (headers, gears, big converter, free mods).
What Ram says. A customer of mine had a BONE STOCK,less stall convertor and a street tune. BUT, he had all the suspension work done, ran 13.00 flat on motor and with a 100 shot ran 12.02....
IMO in most cases traction doesnt break 10 bolts, wheel hop does
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Ok maybe I am asking the wrong people I already have the the gears I need and I am planning to build the car slowly but right now I am looking for the most horse power I can get from that motor. Then as time goes by I am going to make it into a trailer queen but. I just want opinions on what different combination will do for more horse power don't worry about my rear my trans or anything. I am not looking for those answers I am asking for an opinion on a high horse power 383 stroker. the combination for 480 plus horse. then when I have the horse power what ever is holding that motor back from getting a faster ET I will deal with. But thanks for all the other help. I am starting from the motor and working my way to suspension.
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No mods on the motor yet. the actually am planning on rebuiling the motor so I am gonna put whatever is neccessary to build it. tho only real mods done to it are the 4.10's and the sway bar. nothing to hefty yet.
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cool, well I am going to do a little more researchand find a good storker kit and i'll take it from there. everyone thank you for you input I will consider the other factors when
I get around to it . If you want to see more on this car as it gets built check out my garage add me as a buddy and what not.
I get around to it . If you want to see more on this car as it gets built check out my garage add me as a buddy and what not.
