What would it take?

[97venom]

I am in the process of getting a rebuilt Lt1 long block. My HP goals are pretty modest- 350 maybe up to 375 at the crank. What would it take to get there with a stock LT1? I am already planning on LT headers, K&N cold Air, 1.6 rockers, pcm tune and maybe cat delete. It already has flowmaster cat back. Thanks for any help

[RrCoX22]

you're already at the range stock at the crank... if you're talking at the wheels then you're close to that range or definitely in it after all the mods you just mentioned.

couple things though, why 1.6 rocker arms? should bother with those unless your doing a cam swap with different pushrods/lifters. also, ditch the blowmaster

[97venom]

Sorry I forgot to say roller rockers. I was told that the stock rockers are 1.5 and changing them to the 1.6 rollers will gain a small amount of lift from 1.5 percent to 1.6 percent. Not much but I am not wanting to add much, just want to be a little above the stock 285 she puts out. Was I misinformed on the 1.6's or does that sound correct? Also I do plan on losing the flowcrapster, not sure on what to replace it with. Want it to sound mean but mellow, not obnoxious.

[meangreenz28]

The 1.6s will help some, but not a whole lot. i would say to get around 375 you would need: bigger cam, new valve springs, lightly ported heads, then a good intake, and exhaust.

I would like to think that my car is around the 375-400 hp range, and i spent $1200 on just on getting the heads ported and with bigger valves.

[meangreenz28]

i just noticed where you were from!! i was down to Panama City Beach two weeks ago for spring break!!! its such a great place

[97venom]

Oh yeah, spring is still in full effect for about another week. Pretty crazy out there still.

[95droptopz]

Gears this dont make more power but will wake the acceleration up.