LOL ...forged crank and rods.

I don't mean to bash the LT4 setup, it's just not what I would do. It's a safe bet that takes a lot of guesswork out of it and isn't really overpriced ....IMO it's just not the best bang for the buck though, like a custom cam with Lloyd's best work for example. One advantage of the Hotcam is that the relatively low lift and gentle ramp angles save some wear and tear on the valvetrain. They do have a nice sounding idle too.

I'd rather use rockers with guideplates though.

 

if you would have seen or read the lt1 vs ls1 shootout you would have seen it there. but here is a lt1 crate
http://www.goautocenter.com/gen_ii_lt1.htm

 

I'm going to be the odd man and say you should go with a TURBO.

 

Don't think so!!!!!

The 70's LT-I was forged but not the late model ones.

 

I second that

 

Yea, nice heads cam package other then the LT4 will be cheaper then either and will yield you more power then either the blower or LT4 setup

 

not one person suggested nitrous? nitrous would be perfect for his goals..inexpensive..power when he wants it..and will be much safer then a s/c on stock internals..lt1's love juice..go with a nitrous express wet kit 100 shot...you will never look back and wouldnt regret the decision one bit