I’m keeping the car and I have to deal with emissions 95 and older I’m exempt and mine is a 1993.

my budget is whatever but I’m not going to put $20k in a motor either lol

options
rebuild what I got 383 get heads and cam package and call it a day?

order a golem engine or some long block

or try to convert to a ls 5.3 6.0 6.2 are everywhere in my area
but after spending $1000 plus 1000’s more to convert and rebuilding ls motor plus tranny etc I just don’t see it as being ahead over lt1

i had the same opti spark and everything for 20 plus years and 260k it was reliable to say the least

but I’m open to anything and like to hear if I’m looking at this wrong.

thanks Art

Understandable

i work 84hr weeks so my time is limited

im looking for a solid 400rwhp

no power adders

$8000 is my cut off

400 rwHP through what type transmission? Ported stock LT1 heads on a 355, and well-matched cam will do it. Injectors, headers, throttle body, tune

Define “hurt” - Is the block not salvageable? Shouldn’t need $8,000 for your goal.

The biggest issue with the LT1 is finding a reliable Optispark. The escape is the EFIConnection or Torquehead 24X conversion. Run the LT1 engine with an LS1 PCM, and 8 LS1 coils. But that can add $1,000+.

Reliable LT1 engine builder:

Ellwein Engines Home Page

Well what happened was like a dumbass messed around with a 2015 mustang and stayed in 4th too long (about 135mph) and when I shut down I heard a thudder.
its not a kaboom but I’m sure a bearing sounds from passenger front.

Im in the st.louis area so I’m not sure who knows lt1s well enough to be trustworthy.

im thinking 383 stroker 4bolt kit scat kit
and AI head cam package

this is a 6speed btw with bolt ons

So I don’t need a 383?
dont need 4bolt?
rpms I like 62-6500

crank material
rods
pistons

eagle still crap?

stick with scat and mehle

sorry just trying to do it right