Thats a lot of money, but if you have it go for it. You can get good numbers out of a 396. Look at BRETTINATOR car "PEPE" 500 RWHP. Thats very respectable HP. 
motor upgrade?
motor upgrade? just wondering if a 427ci LS1,2,6,or7 would fit in a 1995 fomula firehawk? if so, what kind of power to the wheels could i be looking at, and if i supercharge it? just wondering is all
That is about it. The extra work isn't worth it, and you can make some solid power with a 383.
Originally Posted by SmokedOutZ28
Yes it could fit with modifications.
IMO more trouble then it's worth, Just build a 383 or 396 and supercharge it.
IMO more trouble then it's worth, Just build a 383 or 396 and supercharge it.
TECH Addict
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,401
Likes: 0
From: The beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain
If you have the money and time why not. Itll be better than any LT1 out there but is it really worth it to you, that's the question. Do the math. In the end you will have dropped close to 15k (Very conservative number) to get the motor in and all the odds and ends to make it work and hold boost. Then another 5k + or - for the blower. Then another 2.9k for a built tranny and converter if you stay auto. Then another 2k for a rear end that will hold. Then 2k for at least a somewhat respectable suspension setup. Then so on and so forth. In the end youll have a 30k car that's worth 6k on the street.
TECH Addict
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,401
Likes: 0
From: The beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain
Yeah but brett, Peppe, Tony etc are the minority so I cant stand when people use them as a example though I see your point. Look at the extreme they had to go through to make that power and imagine the money, time, and sweat that went into it. LSWhatever isnt the end all motor but it's a better starting block and I feel it can make more HP mod for mod and dollar for dollar.
I learned, from this board I might add that if I want a LSX to get a LSX vehicle.
I learned, from this board I might add that if I want a LSX to get a LSX vehicle.
Trending Topics
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,119
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Honda Hunter
Yeah but brett, Peppe, Tony etc are the minority so I cant stand when people use them as a example though I see your point. Look at the extreme they had to go through to make that power and imagine the money, time, and sweat that went into it. LSWhatever isnt the end all motor but it's a better starting block and I feel it can make more HP mod for mod and dollar for dollar.
I learned, from this board I might add that if I want a LSX to get a LSX vehicle.
I learned, from this board I might add that if I want a LSX to get a LSX vehicle.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo TECH Addict
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,401
Likes: 0
From: The beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain
Youre telling me to chill but my words werent ment in vain so why would I have anything to hate? I just think it's odd when people use the same people as an example or as proof. It only prooves that not many can do it. Anyways, it was never my intent to turn this into a LT1 Vs LS1 fight thread. Seems like a civil convo cant be had when it comes to that. Anyways, I think Ill stick with my LT1 and when I'm ready to get a LS1 Ill get a C5. Wouldnt mind having both.
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,119
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Honda Hunter
Youre telling me to chill but my words werent ment in vain so why would I have anything to hate? I just think it's odd when people use the same people as an example or as proof. It only prooves that not many can do it. Anyways, it was never my intent to turn this into a LT1 Vs LS1 fight thread. Seems like a civil convo cant be had when it comes to that. Anyways, I think Ill stick with my LT1 and when I'm ready to get a LS1 Ill get a C5. Wouldnt mind having both.
It's like converting a A4 car to an M6. I have seen few that work nice, and alot of them that still have a few peoblems. That might be a small job, but the point is if you want it, you should get something already factory setup, or you will be putting alot of time and money into it.
Now some of the M6 Conversion guys might chip in about what I just said..
Now some of the M6 Conversion guys might chip in about what I just said..
i do have a 383( from the stock LT1, blew a main/ rod bearing)... but i have yet to see the performance #'s on the dyno(285hp, mustang dyno at 4500'elevation). it's getting tuned... after looking over the replyes, i just might supercharge it.