LDM
04-03-2020, 10:28 AM
Well with the stay at home orders here in IL I've been thinking about finally getting around to building the 383 stroker motor that I've been wanting to do for the last few years. I have an old engine that I need to tear down and check to see if the block is usable. But once that is done, then I have to make the decision.
Are there any good LT1 stroker kits out there? I've done a few google searches but a lot of the stuff that comes up seems less the optimal. Ebay has some lower end kits that would probably be fine for a mild build but my plans are going to be on the higher end. I really want to build for a good 550-600 N/A with 200+ nitrous over the top for the track. I have no issue spending the money for this, I want parts that will hold up.
The other option would be buying a new block and finishing it with the necessary parts. I've seen the Golen LT1 engines, anyone have experience with them all? Most of the info I can find is more than 5 years old, which I suppose it to be expected considering how few people are building the LT1 anymore. I would prefer to stay with the LT1 in this case, rather than stick an LS in there despite the easier time finding parts. Any info is appreciated, this isn't a hard timeline project or anything. More of a planning phase.
Are there any good LT1 stroker kits out there? I've done a few google searches but a lot of the stuff that comes up seems less the optimal. Ebay has some lower end kits that would probably be fine for a mild build but my plans are going to be on the higher end. I really want to build for a good 550-600 N/A with 200+ nitrous over the top for the track. I have no issue spending the money for this, I want parts that will hold up.
The other option would be buying a new block and finishing it with the necessary parts. I've seen the Golen LT1 engines, anyone have experience with them all? Most of the info I can find is more than 5 years old, which I suppose it to be expected considering how few people are building the LT1 anymore. I would prefer to stay with the LT1 in this case, rather than stick an LS in there despite the easier time finding parts. Any info is appreciated, this isn't a hard timeline project or anything. More of a planning phase.