$4-5k to built an LT1. What to do?
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Re: $4-5k to built an LT1. What to do?
Originally Posted by 1 Nasty Bird
Double whopper! He likes making top fuel dragsters feel like their cams are inadequate!
well i dont see the problem my new solid is just alittle bigger and joe overton will make it idle like a stocker well maybe not but streetable anyway
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Re: $4-5k to built an LT1. What to do?
Originally Posted by firetird
solid roller setups are pretty expensive and really arent worth it because the intake really isnt that good for high rpm applications and because the computer also shuts off at ~7000 rpms. you can get a hydraulic cam to perform pretty close to the solid roller up to that point.
no way dude your fooling yourself solids own from 5k up i have the stock ecu and it dont shut off at 7k i shift at 7200 my stall is 4400
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Re: $4-5k to built an LT1. What to do?
Originally Posted by Cmr0z28
Wait a second....you got pulled by a stock 03 Cobra with your big bad 396 and you're calling ME slow? ROFL
yup me and the procharged camaro both got pulled by that 11.20 stock cobra shame aint it all 3 of us run in the low 11's and he aint stock it was a joke for his mustang boards
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Re: $4-5k to built an LT1. What to do?
Originally Posted by amean94ta
yup me and the procharged camaro both got pulled by that 11.20 stock cobra shame aint it all 3 of us run in the low 12's and he aint stock it was a joke for his mustang boards
Now you're making a ton of sense.
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Re: $4-5k to built an LT1. What to do?
Originally Posted by Cmr0z28
So you run low 12's and you're calling me slow?
Now you're making a ton of sense.
Now you're making a ton of sense.
that was low 11's with a cc306 n/a with bbk shortys 3k stall stock rear and suspension with street tires
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Re: $4-5k to built an LT1. What to do?
Thanks for the replies so far 
To clearify some things. I alreaty have most bolt ons. Hooker LT's, full exhaust, I do have a 6spd, I do have 4.10's which will probably die quick since their only 7.5", lol. A 12 bolt will be the next mod, or when I get sick of doing gear swaps
I do have a laptop with tunercat, I just need to learn how to use it. I also plan on having a pro and a dyno to help me tune it when its all done.
firetird- suggested using the stock crank, but using forged rods. How much weaker are the sock rods than the crank? Im liking your suggestion the most.
Also, when comparing a 350 to a 383 how much different will the power be? Dont they make similar power, but the 383 makes more torque? How is that going to affect my track times?
Also, this isnt going to be a all out ***** to the wall setup. This car has to be streetable. I dont think solid roller is for me. I only put 500-1000 miles a year on it, but its in traffic when I take it to work, and must behave well. I think 450RWHP+ some spray later on will be great for me. But then again I also realize everyone says that, and then many realize its not enough.
To clearify some things. I alreaty have most bolt ons. Hooker LT's, full exhaust, I do have a 6spd, I do have 4.10's which will probably die quick since their only 7.5", lol. A 12 bolt will be the next mod, or when I get sick of doing gear swaps
I do have a laptop with tunercat, I just need to learn how to use it. I also plan on having a pro and a dyno to help me tune it when its all done. firetird- suggested using the stock crank, but using forged rods. How much weaker are the sock rods than the crank? Im liking your suggestion the most.
Also, when comparing a 350 to a 383 how much different will the power be? Dont they make similar power, but the 383 makes more torque? How is that going to affect my track times?
Also, this isnt going to be a all out ***** to the wall setup. This car has to be streetable. I dont think solid roller is for me. I only put 500-1000 miles a year on it, but its in traffic when I take it to work, and must behave well. I think 450RWHP+ some spray later on will be great for me. But then again I also realize everyone says that, and then many realize its not enough.