View Poll Results: Which way to go?
Stroke the LT1 to 383.
10
58.82%
Go forced induction on the LT1
5
29.41%
Go for a budget LSx-based built motor.
2
11.76%
Keep it as is and enjoy!
0
0%
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Which way to go?
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Teching In
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Which way to go? I currently have a LPE Corvette LT1, stock displacement. I find I've become addicted to power and torque! 
I've enjoyed modding the GTO too. The LS1-ish setup is working very nicely...even better when I scare up a new clutch.
If I want more power in the 'vette, which way would be best? I've limited the choices in the poll to ones in my price range I think. No giggle gas - bad experiences of others tells me NO.
I always remember that free opinions are worth what I paid for them, so have at it!
I've enjoyed modding the GTO too. The LS1-ish setup is working very nicely...even better when I scare up a new clutch.
If I want more power in the 'vette, which way would be best? I've limited the choices in the poll to ones in my price range I think. No giggle gas - bad experiences of others tells me NO.
I always remember that free opinions are worth what I paid for them, so have at it!
I prefer the stroker + heads/cam route.
Keep in mind that you will want to build the bottom end to handle the extra power.
Especially if you are planning on putting more than 500hp to the wheels or try to shift above 6500.
Blowers are great too, you can always come back and build the bottom end to handle
more boost later (and stroke it while you are at it).
What kind of budget are you working with BTW?
Keep in mind that you will want to build the bottom end to handle the extra power.
Especially if you are planning on putting more than 500hp to the wheels or try to shift above 6500.
Blowers are great too, you can always come back and build the bottom end to handle
more boost later (and stroke it while you are at it).
What kind of budget are you working with BTW?
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For sake of argument, let's assume around $6k to work with. Of course I'll have to scare that up frm somewhere, but it's a good round number that should be able to do any of the three options, especially if I do the wrenching.
Biggest problem I see with going the LSx route is the electronics. I like the ASR and don't really want to give it up.
The FI route I could do in-chassis, so that's a plus.
The stroker is something that's kinda been in the back of my mind for a while. It's more work, but fewer parts to break when complete!
Biggest problem I see with going the LSx route is the electronics. I like the ASR and don't really want to give it up.
The FI route I could do in-chassis, so that's a plus.
The stroker is something that's kinda been in the back of my mind for a while. It's more work, but fewer parts to break when complete!
Last edited by BlueFlyingGoat; May 13, 2007 at 09:37 PM.
