C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

L98 engine build opinions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-25-2009, 06:00 PM
  #1  
eddieL98
Pro
Thread Starter
 
eddieL98's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2001
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 655
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default L98 engine build opinions

I value and thank you for any opinion/suggestions given. Being out to sea a lot my vette has sat in my garage for a bit, no that I'm on shore duty I was to bring back to life. This is not my daily driver, I just want to update the vette a bit before I retire in 3yrs so I can enjoy it.
I was thinking of upgrading the lower end to a 383
http://www.jegs.com/i/Blueprint-Engi...3830/10002/-1#
I want new heads but not sure which ones?

The tranny is getting old how do you figure out what TC to use?

If you've done the build before what would you do differently?

I've been doing searches on the forum and it's only produced more question.

Parts I have on my '90 coupe:
Mini ram intake
Hooker long tube headers
Power effects exhaust
accel 28lb injectors
Old 07-25-2009, 06:09 PM
  #2  
cv67
Team Owner
 
cv67's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: altered state
Posts: 81,242
Received 3,043 Likes on 2,602 Posts
St. Jude Donor '05

Default

being as youre in Ca how are you going to smog it with your miniram?

How you drive it, intake, etc would help us more as far as cam/head/intake requirements.
Old 07-26-2009, 03:11 AM
  #3  
rodj
Le Mans Master
 
rodj's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2000
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 8,837
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes on 29 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by eddieL98
I was thinking of upgrading the lower end to a 383
http://www.jegs.com/i/Blueprint-Engi...3830/10002/-1#
One consideration.
I would be looking for a short block based on your current 1 pce rear main seal engine so you don't have to clearance the front X member for the large 400 style balancer.

Example
Balanced and includes flexplate / balancer

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...%3A1|72%3A1171

Last edited by rodj; 07-26-2009 at 03:14 AM.
Old 07-26-2009, 05:33 PM
  #4  
eddieL98
Pro
Thread Starter
 
eddieL98's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2001
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 655
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I'm just stationed here in Cali, the vette is registered in Florida. I don't take the vette to the track just street driving, it's my take to work on Fridays drive on the weekend car. Just need enough to get me to highway speeds pretty quick. Just wanted more pep in the old girl. My tranny just gave out so I'm probably will start restoring it sooner.

Last edited by eddieL98; 07-26-2009 at 05:44 PM.

Get notified of new replies

To L98 engine build opinions




Quick Reply: L98 engine build opinions



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:59 PM.