New Motor -- LT1

[Jazz]

So, I'm hearing some noise in my bottom end. Tired of messing around so I'm building a new motor.

I am shooting for 340-350 rwhp. I am considering my options, but will either have LE1's or a basic home bowl blend (gasket match) and a new cam in either case.

Stock bottom end and stock compression.

Time to bring out some bigger guns. Want to make sure I'm packing a bigger stick in 2009 by the time summer comes.

[grn95t/a]

N0S1 sweet!

[Jazz]

Looks like the budget build is on.
$440 -- for bottom end machining (rods, .030 overbore)
$250 -- for valve job
$Free -- Gasket match and porting/bowl blending
$62.00 ARP rod bolts
$530.00 Federal Mogul Forged Piston Rebuild Kit

Total Cost around $1600.00 depending on Camshaft

[grn95t/a]

did u go with magnum? now add another 5 grand or so and thats where i'm at, lol

[Jazz]

Yeah, going with Magnum. I'm going to have them do my port work too. Also going with a mild cam. Details below...


12-465-8 - Comp Cams ''XFI'' (Xtreme Fuel Injection) Hydraulic Roller Camshafts Details

Good low end & mid-range cam. Exhaust upgrade preferred. Smooth torque curve.

Operating Range: 1200-5200 RPM
Duration Advertised: 260° Intake / 270° Exhaust
Duration @ .050'' Lift: 210° Intake / 218° Exhaust
Valve Lift w/1.6 Rockers: .560'' Intake / .555'' Exhaust
Lobe Separation Angle: 113°

I'm looking for a broad and flat torque curve.

[grn95t/a]

i'd still go a custom cam, same money and matches your build better.

[Jazz]

I'm actually considering a custom cam now. Its only a little bit more money. I've thought about the Hot Cam but there doesn't seem to be a lot of people supporting that either.

I'm definitely interested in doing a cam though, stock just won't do. I've already talked to Comp Cam and Lunati. I really considered the CC305. Anyone got any other cam thoughts.

BTW: Magnum Machine is doing my heads...

[grn95t/a]

the cc503 is a good cam, you should give Lloyd elliot a call and have him spec you a cam. stay away from the hotcam. thats what i had in mine, but there is much better cams than that available.

http://www.elliottsportworks.com/

[grn95t/a]

join here man, it's all lt1's... and most of the really fast ones hang there alot. lots of great info from guys that have been there and done that. i believe there is a write up on the cam selections for the lt1 on there.

http://ltxtech.com/forums/