Engine build Lt1

[Transamsfast]

First things first...looks like the Lt1 has a spun bearing.... (still looking into it)
poor thing. i am bummed seeing its only a summer car and i do not have time or money for it this year.

So plans are a 396 stroker.
Should i try to find a 4 bolt main LT4 block?
also can i get any deals on this rotating assemblies

http://www.eaglerod.com/products/Che...ssemblies.html
------ 12113 is the kit im looking at.
looks like its around 1500 or so for the kit

Thanks!

[Virtue]

finding a lt4 block is prolly gonna be hard/expensive

like i said 1500 is cheap that was like the cost of my pistons and crank

[Transamsfast]

i found a seller on ebay for 1600 shipped "balanced" im going to see. I woudlnt mind paying like 700ish for a new block... but im not sure if i can find one. though

[MP81]

Well, sucks to hear that, man!

Good luck with the build, and keep us updated on the progress.

And get lots of pics!!!

[Transamsfast]

if it is internal it wont be done till next spring..

[transampimp]

Check out that Golen engine service online. I believe they have Lloyd elliot porting the heads now. They could have you a rebuild much faster. Not sure if they are any good, but the site looks like they know what they are doing.

[Transamsfast]

i wanna build it myself so i can buy pieces here and there. i dont have the money with only making like $200 a week and classes costing $3,000.00 every 10 weeks. still trying to enjoy the summer too

[Transamsfast]

iv having my block machined for 4 bolt caps

[Camaroe3]

How much do you think your block work will cost to clear that crank shaft? I was looking at the cnc-motorsports.com 396ci kit. those are nice also. But befor I spend money on a stroker kit i would send the block off and make sure its able to be stroked.

If it was me. I would just up grade to H-beam rods and Forged pistons. The stock crank is good for like 500rwhp on a bad day. So use a stocker. then with the left over money by some AFR 185cc or 195cc heads and air gap intake.

Also a LE3 with spary would be sweat!
So what is your power goals?

[Transamsfast]

its gonna be like 700 for 4 bolt conversion, clearance, and hone.
but i wanna do around a 230 244 .510 .530ish cam
and make 400+ out of an auto.
with 250-300 of spray

[VictoryRacingEngines]

We have the 12113 kits for $1499.99, but they are not balanced. I would recommend getting it that way and having your machinist balanced the kit.

[Transamsfast]

any deals also i was told the same..not get it balanced and have someone balance it all together

[Camaroe3]

its gonna be like 700 for 4 bolt conversion, clearance, and hone.
but i wanna do around a 230 244 .510 .530ish cam
and make 400+ out of an auto.
with 250-300 of spray

Thats some nice pricing for the labor $700 what is the name of the shop that will do it that cheap? also what is the cost with the 4 bolt main caps? Does that include sonic checkingthe block?

Also I see you plan on making 400 RWHP with a shot of spray. thats a nice goal. I had a buddy with a mild 396ci lt1 making 380rwhp . so i am sure the soary would help.

One other thing i notice is that in your sig you have " blown 396 on the way". what CR do you plan on runing? Keep that in mind while you are doing your short block.

[Transamsfast]

i know a guy that is doing work pretty cheap. but im not going F/I "Blown" is meaning the engine is bad now.. sorry for confusion.

[JoeliusZ28]

just to clear up any misinformation, you do not need an LT4 block to get a 4 bolt main. ALL corvette LT1s were 4 bolts. Im not never sure if the LT4 had a different block than the vette LT1.