well thanks guys
500 REAR WHEEL power and 500 HORSE POWER are two VERY different things.
Please clarify.
Most NA hp I have seen out of an LT1 is N20dave he made 700 ish. But has sb2 heads.
Most on a 23* head? Probably Rick Abare, he is in the 650+ area at the flywheel.
Bring yo checkbook to get anywhere near those 2.
Mine makes probably 585(ish) at the flywheel.
Please clarify.
Most NA hp I have seen out of an LT1 is N20dave he made 700 ish. But has sb2 heads.
Most on a 23* head? Probably Rick Abare, he is in the 650+ area at the flywheel.
Bring yo checkbook to get anywhere near those 2.
Mine makes probably 585(ish) at the flywheel.
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and alot of R&D into the build.
FYI...
My 383 with stock ported heads (2.02/1.57) and intake with a CC306 made 410 to the wheels through a 6-speed and S60. I know there are some other out there with some bigger numbers than me with similar setups but I don't think 500 to the wheels with your combo is very realistic.
My 383 with stock ported heads (2.02/1.57) and intake with a CC306 made 410 to the wheels through a 6-speed and S60. I know there are some other out there with some bigger numbers than me with similar setups but I don't think 500 to the wheels with your combo is very realistic.
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PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE!!!!! PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!!!!!!! im not saying i cant afford to buy ANYTHING i know a LT4 cam really is not what i need to break 500hp. BUT WHAT CAM SHOULD I USE? does anyone have any numbers with it? is it possible with stock heads? i really am trying to stay away from droppin almost 2k in a set of heads. but if i have to then i will cause i want the numbers. i told you guys what i had to work with just so you had an understanding and if i could use any of it. if not ill wrap it all up and wait for a swap meet and sell it all then pick up what i need lol. i just need people to tell me what i need or what they think i need to get the desired numbers.
500hp and cheap heads dont belong in the same sentence.
Look at Advance induction's website, or any reputable head porter and see what they cost.
You will need a custom grind cam, ported intake and all the other supporting mods to make that power. Plan on AT LEAST $8000 minimum.
Look at Advance induction's website, or any reputable head porter and see what they cost.
You will need a custom grind cam, ported intake and all the other supporting mods to make that power. Plan on AT LEAST $8000 minimum.
500hp and cheap heads dont belong in the same sentence.
Look at Advance induction's website, or any reputable head porter and see what they cost.
You will need a custom grind cam, ported intake and all the other supporting mods to make that power. Plan on AT LEAST $8000 minimum.
Look at Advance induction's website, or any reputable head porter and see what they cost.
You will need a custom grind cam, ported intake and all the other supporting mods to make that power. Plan on AT LEAST $8000 minimum.
In reality when you build the complete car you will spend upwards of $20k to make it right and reliable. Plan on $12k for the entire engine done correctly with all machine work, etc. with no other supporting mods.
Also whatever you think it will cost...double it and add 20% mroe and you might be close. Fast and cheap never go together unless you build a lightweight timebomb.
Whoever you decide to get your heads from make sure you get a matching cam. If it were me I would go to Lloyd Elliot or AI.
You should really pick a number that you are willing to spend and then price things out to see what is acheivable within your budget. Most people are dreamers and think they can run consistent 10's for $3k with an LT1. Just remember it's not all about the hp of the engine it is the entire car combination from suspension, rear, trans, converter/clutch, tuning, supporting mods. Build the entire car not the engine to reach you goals.
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500hp and cheap heads dont belong in the same sentence.
Look at Advance induction's website, or any reputable head porter and see what they cost.
You will need a custom grind cam, ported intake and all the other supporting mods to make that power. Plan on AT LEAST $8000 minimum.
Look at Advance induction's website, or any reputable head porter and see what they cost.
You will need a custom grind cam, ported intake and all the other supporting mods to make that power. Plan on AT LEAST $8000 minimum.
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Is this an LT1? or just a SBC?
Now i know im going to get flamed for this really really bad. but im building it myself with my own hands. i dont want anyone else building it. i understand the advantages to having someone else build it. trust me i really do. but being able to say i built the entire motor myself or the car. just gives me a sense of achievement. but thankyou guys. these are the type of anwsers ive been looking for all along. price range. companies. specs. **** like that. so thatnkyou
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and a really really dumb question. what is a LQ4? im sorry but what is it? how can i identify it? what makes it a LQ4? and what other "series" are there?
Is this an LT1? or just a SBC?
Now i know im going to get flamed for this really really bad. but im building it myself with my own hands. i dont want anyone else building it. i understand the advantages to having someone else build it. trust me i really do. but being able to say i built the entire motor myself or the car. just gives me a sense of achievement. but thankyou guys. these are the type of anwsers ive been looking for all along. price range. companies. specs. **** like that. so thatnkyou
Now i know im going to get flamed for this really really bad. but im building it myself with my own hands. i dont want anyone else building it. i understand the advantages to having someone else build it. trust me i really do. but being able to say i built the entire motor myself or the car. just gives me a sense of achievement. but thankyou guys. these are the type of anwsers ive been looking for all along. price range. companies. specs. **** like that. so thatnkyou
From this thread I get that you are an engine assembler. Nothing wrong with that either. 90+% of the people on here are the same.
You take that, Bore & Stroke it, Heads & Cam, then wire it in and tune it, and it will produce some nasty power very easily.
I know you guys are talking about LT1's but I just threw that out there cause of the statement about how much you would spend. If you were wanting to spend $8K+ I would go with the LS Engine.. it will produce a considerable difference in power for what you would invest in it.
Just my .02..