ls1 vt ss -> 383 stroker ?

[robbo000]

hey all
looking at buying a 383 stroker kit for my ls1 vt ss
i dont know a whole lot about this so im just wondering what your thaughts are

my vt is pretty much stocko engine, only extractors exhaust and a ls1 edit
so first im wondering if i should even bother doing it to a stock engine or m i going to have to change a whole load of other components in my engine ?

also would like to know things about:
power gains
anymore ups and downs ? if anyone else has fitted a 383 kit to ls1 ?
and labour costs ? im thinking its gunna be a allot ?

thanks lads

[RED1M8]

If your gonna go 383, don't use the cheaper kits like COME.

Eagle or callies stroker cranks are good options, i personally went callies.

You will need pistons and rods to suit the 4" stroke crank, again eagle or callies for rods,
Pistons - there are plenty out there and choice will depend on application ie boost, N/A
But Diamond, Eagle, Ross all good. You will need to specify compression ratio with piston choice also.

To get the best out of a N/A stroker you will need a decent camshaft and valve spring/pushrod/timing chain/oil pump upgrade.

Then theres the ARP mains stud kit and head stud kit.
Don't forget Machining for new pistons etc, balanceing and assembly

$$$$$ add up fast !!

[johnvtls1]

hey all
looking at buying a 383 stroker kit for my ls1 vt ss
i dont know a whole lot about this so im just wondering what your thaughts are

my vt is pretty much stocko engine, only extractors exhaust and a ls1 edit
so first im wondering if i should even bother doing it to a stock engine or m i going to have to change a whole load of other components in my engine ?

also would like to know things about:
power gains
anymore ups and downs ? if anyone else has fitted a 383 kit to ls1 ?
and labour costs ? im thinking its gunna be a allot ?

thanks lads

just buy a crate l98 or ls3. itll make more power, be better to drive and probably work out cheaper.

[383VXSS]

L98 orLs3 wont make same power as 383 unless modded my 383 has got 450RWHP 335 RWKW(STD T/b,intake manifold) and pulls hard, nice and torquey .It is expensive though and drinks fuel.dont forget clutch if manual or rebuilt box if auto,Heads/cam, fuel systems etc It really does add up but you cant beat the sound of a cranky N/A motor.Good luck its all good fun

[johnvtls1]

L98 orLs3 wont make same power as 383 unless modded my 383 has got 450RWHP 335 RWKW(STD T/b,intake manifold) and pulls hard, nice and torquey .It is expensive though and drinks fuel.dont forget clutch if manual or rebuilt box if auto,Heads/cam, fuel systems etc It really does add up but you cant beat the sound of a cranky N/A motor.Good luck its all good fun

an l98 with a small cam makes 335rwkws eaisly. GMM mototsport do a 550hp l98 for 8000 or so drive in drive out. includes fitting and tune. IMO thats better value for money and will use less juice. cant go past a stroker for noise but.

[Vt_vic]

this has been covered before all the street commo forum and the ls1 forum and l98 woth a cam is cheaper and can make more power