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Originally Posted by drmuffin
thanks for the info! i definitely want a daily driver type cam i don't want anything too aggressive and i want it to pass inspections. So cold air vs ram air intake doesn't matter all that much?
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this is going to be of most concern with the direction of the build then. 400 whp all motor and pass emissions isn't really going to happen. you can definitely build a fun, powerful car still. I feel you are better off with the cold air intake unless you score a sweet deal on a used setup.
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also Long tube headers, what would be a good one to go with? I am still on my deployment so when i get back to the states i plan toh ave my "build sheet" ready to go to start picking up parts and piecing together my motor. My friend is picking up my new LT1 block sometime this week so i will already have that.
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well technically speaking, the long tubes wouldn't pass inspection. most likely you will be ok with them though so long as you have the air and egr hooked up to them aka no "race" headers. you will also need two cats in your y-pipe. to be honest, I would consider keeping the mids you have now so long as they have air and egr hooked up. hope there is a cat in the y pipe now too. i would wait on the long tubes if you ever go non-emissions with the car. it just makes more sense to me to do it that way but others may say differently.
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ive read that stock internals on the LT1 can stand up to 500 hp i dont want anywhere near that much, nor do i know if its a proven fact. i just want to make sure that it can hold up to 400-450 im not concerned about what my number will be at... ive got an idea of the parts i want to put on it i just want to be on the safe side so i am planning on a higher number for safety of the motor.
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the biggest thing I would be concerned with is good oil pressure with your build. stock pump with the gm "white" oil pump spring should do you well.
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does you happen to know a reputable shop to do all the checks and then rebuild a motor with stock internals (am i going to need to buy all the internals or do the shops have all the parts and thats part of what they charge?) and about what should i expect to spend on that?
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i would check around with local shops and see what they are charging. js performance could get the short block done for you as well. compare pricing and go with who you are most comfortable with. you could also look into doing a decent rebuild like this
http://www.ellweinengines.com/Ellwei...Kit/355Kit.htm but again just use it as a suggestion and talk to the ones who will be building it and gather their opinion. most will suggest the stock crank cleaned up and a set of forged pistons and rods with new rings. the block may only need a hone or may need to be over bored.
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I apologize if i seem to be jumping around a lot... i haven't had much sleep in the passed 3 days. thanks again for any and all help.
oh here is a pic of my ride.
![](http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=17335&pictureid=58141)
does it seem like it sits a little high to anyone else or just me?
-Erik
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thats a good looking lt1 for sure
read around on either of these sites to better understand what you are doing. email both companies and talk about your goals and how the car will be used. they get paid the good money because they know a couple things most don't.
http://www.elliottsportworks.com/lt1.html
http://www.advancedinduction.com/AiProductsCK.html
this is also a good guide for you to look at
http://www.ls1lt1.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25032
any more questions, ask away!!! it gives me something to do