LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by quik95lt1
I ran TRW's aka Speed Pro pistons in my 355 for two years revving it 7000 on stock rods and crank. The Speed Pros are cheap and reliable I'd reccomend them.


was that on a 2 bolt main?
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Originally Posted by slomarao
was that on a 2 bolt main?
no it was a 4 bolt gm replacement block....
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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I am pretty sure I will end up with a 2 bolt main. At what rough HP number or RPM would you not pass. I was think 500rwhp and/or 6800rpms.

Reason why I ask is I am trying to make sure I can use the shortblock I am building right now for the topend I currently have and a AI/LE max port on the stock castings, and a mid 230/240stick (winter 2011 plan)

If I build the 357 with speedpro slugs, scat 6inch i beams and hit a 100shot I would be around 500-530rwhp and similar TQ. Do you think I am throwing more at it than it will take. sory for the random thoughts
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Well after talking to a few people heres the plan:

Stock crank, re conditioned
5.7 Scat I beams forged
40 over Speedpro forged slugs
gap rings for 175 n2o (not too lose tho)
stud mains

I will be running a imp headgasket .028 and need to know how much I should mill my heads to get to 11.6/7.1 compression??

Was thinking .025/.030?
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