LT1 build ideas
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LT1 build ideas Hey, I'm planning on building a 383 stroker, I called Lloyd Elliot at Elliot port works and he recommended Lunati 60123 cam with TrickFlow 23 Degree heads. Does anyone have those on their LT1 build and any dyno sheets? Also, what is the best quality as far as pistons, connecting rods, push rods, etc...All inputs are highly appreciated!
Lloyd recommended you going with an off the shelf cam and heads or his ported trick flows? Honestly best bet would've been to ask him these questions when he was on the phone. He's probably built more combos than most people on this board put together.
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Mahle pistons and Callies (forged) crank & rods are considered very good. Heads & cam combos are best sourced from LE or AI.
"who" builds the motor regardless of the parts used is a critical element. The best parts in the wrong hands mean nothing. Machine and assembly work need to be spot on and a concise build plan with clear end goals needs to be established. High end parts and qualified/quality work are not cheap so don't expect bargain prices.
once your new bad *** engine is done a tune and all "supporting" mods behind it are also needed to allow the new found HP to get to the wheels.
"who" builds the motor regardless of the parts used is a critical element. The best parts in the wrong hands mean nothing. Machine and assembly work need to be spot on and a concise build plan with clear end goals needs to be established. High end parts and qualified/quality work are not cheap so don't expect bargain prices.
once your new bad *** engine is done a tune and all "supporting" mods behind it are also needed to allow the new found HP to get to the wheels.
From the flavor of your thread here, it looks to me that you'd be wasting money with AFR or Trickflow castings.
AI or LE can port your stock LT1 castings, or a set of cores, to get you near 500 rwhp. Are you shooting for more than that?
AI or LE can port your stock LT1 castings, or a set of cores, to get you near 500 rwhp. Are you shooting for more than that?
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I'm building my friend an 87 monte ss 383 stroker lt1 and I'm taking out the lt1 that's in my camaro and putting it in the ss and i'm building an LQ4 408 with twin turbos and he told me he's looking for that i'm just a middle man.
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Realistically getting 450rwhp from a built NA LT1 383 through an Auto is possible. And can be daily drivable too, if done right. But 600 isn't.
Shoot for a 450rwhp 383 and add a 200 shot of NOS (build for NOS while you're doing this) and you have a realistic goal.
