LT1 new bottom end. to 383?
VHG_97_Z28
08-16-2008, 01:15 AM
alright so im a new guy to the site and could use some help. my lt1 is dropped and apart out of the 97 z28 i have. motor recently siezed and im rebuilding the bottom end. the set up i had before was a 230/236 comp cam which im staying with for now, exaust, intake, tune and all that fun jazz. im thinking of goin ahead and doin a 383 stroker and that brings me to my question. does anyone have any web sites or resources of where i may be able to find a rotating kit to do this. safe and reliable? i could really use a good website to go to for parts in general for fourth gens. performance of course. suggestions anyone? thanks.
MrPbody
08-18-2008, 09:09 AM
We build a substantial number of strokers each year, including LT1s to 383. The best ones we've found are Eagle. The kit is complete, with a good 4340 FORGED steel (NEVER use a "cast steel" Chinese crank) crankshaft, 6" H-beam rods, SRP light-weight forged pistons, moly rings and Clevite H-series bearings. Just installed a 383 kit in an LT-1 last month! Highly recommend Eagle Specialty Products for most internal rotating parts.
There ARE other kits out there. We've not found one without compromise for price, except the Eagle. I suppose it depends on your budget AND how much power you want. DO NOT cut corners if you want serious (above 400 HP) power.
Jim
There ARE other kits out there. We've not found one without compromise for price, except the Eagle. I suppose it depends on your budget AND how much power you want. DO NOT cut corners if you want serious (above 400 HP) power.
Jim
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