Best value LT1 383 stroker kit out there?
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Warrensburg Missouri
Best value LT1 383 stroker kit out there?
Hey Guys!
Just wanted to see if anyone knows of a reasonable cost 383 stroker kit for a good street engine that's available? I have mixed feelings about running Eagle rortating assemblies, as I have heard of people having broken the cranks. I have been told Scat is the way to go, or at least one of many options. This is a project I'm going to do after the new year, so I'm in no hurry, just planning at this stage.
I don't plan to to do any strip runs, or run any power adders/blowers,etc... just want to stand on the go pedal and blast off when I want, so budget comes to mind here. cast crank/forged rods,forged pistons and I stout cam/ported LT1 heads,headers,etc...let me know what you think......and fill me in on any deals you might know of.
Thanks in advance!
Ben Smith
Just wanted to see if anyone knows of a reasonable cost 383 stroker kit for a good street engine that's available? I have mixed feelings about running Eagle rortating assemblies, as I have heard of people having broken the cranks. I have been told Scat is the way to go, or at least one of many options. This is a project I'm going to do after the new year, so I'm in no hurry, just planning at this stage.
I don't plan to to do any strip runs, or run any power adders/blowers,etc... just want to stand on the go pedal and blast off when I want, so budget comes to mind here. cast crank/forged rods,forged pistons and I stout cam/ported LT1 heads,headers,etc...let me know what you think......and fill me in on any deals you might know of.
Thanks in advance!
Ben Smith
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 4
From: Argillite KY
A lot of people are happy with the offerings from Strokerkits.com. They seem to have about as good of a price as anyone and cheaper than most.
The kits include crank, rods, pistons, bearings and rings for less than 800 bucks for a cast 350/383 stroker with a Scat 9000 series crank.
The kits include crank, rods, pistons, bearings and rings for less than 800 bucks for a cast 350/383 stroker with a Scat 9000 series crank.
Last edited by 1963SS; Aug 15, 2011 at 08:51 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,871
Likes: 15
From: Detroit's West Side MI
I wouldn't be afraid of Eagle. I have eagle rods and a lightweight Eagle crank in my 383 (since 2005). It's a road race motor, spends all day at 6800 RPM and 300* oil temps. Never had an issue.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 4
From: Argillite KY
I personally like Eagle stuff. They had a bad run several years ago and that gave them a bad rep. They are as good as any of the budget cranks. I've never had clearance problems with them and have never broken one even in 500 HP applications.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Warrensburg Missouri
stroker kit
Okay Guys,
I haven't really set a bottom line price for this project, but I agree, perhaps Eagle did get a bad rap, I haven't had any experience with them in the past, so it was just hear-say. what about clearance with regards to Camshafts? do we have to run a small base circle cam with these or? I'm looking at a Lloyd Elliot porting job on my stock heads, and one of the cams he recommends.I'll have to look for the specs he sent me, I don't have them in front of me, sorry. I'd say my budget for this project would be $3500.00 I'll be doing most of the assembly myself. I'm going to use a local machinist here in Kansas City that races dirt track with my uncle, and he's very good at what he does. I'm not saying I want to go cheap with this build up, but I don't want the wife to have a cardiac arrest either......I'm open to any ideas if you all have any.
Thanks again!
Ben
I haven't really set a bottom line price for this project, but I agree, perhaps Eagle did get a bad rap, I haven't had any experience with them in the past, so it was just hear-say. what about clearance with regards to Camshafts? do we have to run a small base circle cam with these or? I'm looking at a Lloyd Elliot porting job on my stock heads, and one of the cams he recommends.I'll have to look for the specs he sent me, I don't have them in front of me, sorry. I'd say my budget for this project would be $3500.00 I'll be doing most of the assembly myself. I'm going to use a local machinist here in Kansas City that races dirt track with my uncle, and he's very good at what he does. I'm not saying I want to go cheap with this build up, but I don't want the wife to have a cardiac arrest either......I'm open to any ideas if you all have any.
Thanks again!
Ben
Last edited by Snipescastle2; Aug 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM. Reason: corrections
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,221
Likes: 446
From: Overland Park Kansas
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C4 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Warrensburg Missouri
I believe that's the guy. He owns KC engine rebuilders (I think
That's the name of his shop-in claycomo) he's got a mean
Sprint car as well as the modified he runs. I'll get the specifics
From my uncle tomorrow. But I believe that's the guy.
Have a good one!
Ben
That's the name of his shop-in claycomo) he's got a mean
Sprint car as well as the modified he runs. I'll get the specifics
From my uncle tomorrow. But I believe that's the guy.
Have a good one!
Ben
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Warrensburg Missouri
engine builder in Claycomo
Gregg,
The man doing the machine work I mentioned is Raymond Littrell, of Clay County Engine Rebuilders, he's 70 and still races! pretty cool too.
as I mentioned, I didn't think the guy you mentioned was right. anyway's, Ray is the guy I'm gonna have do my machine work.
Have a good one!
Ben
The man doing the machine work I mentioned is Raymond Littrell, of Clay County Engine Rebuilders, he's 70 and still races! pretty cool too.
as I mentioned, I didn't think the guy you mentioned was right. anyway's, Ray is the guy I'm gonna have do my machine work.
Have a good one!
Ben
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 8,838
Likes: 31
From: Australia
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...5&postcount=15
$1200 for a all forged rotating assembly
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SCA-1-41705-1/
little different price than hyper piston kit
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SCA-1-41820-1/
or cast/ hyper for $700
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ESP-13005L030/
leaves 1K for machining and misc
Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Chicago il
I'm pretty sure that will be above his $3500 budget... :-) Although I was looking on Craigslist last night for Vette "stuff" and found several C5 Z06s going for $15K. Put mine for sale for $10K and then beg the wife for $5K?!??!?!? LOL - I suppose I can keep dreaming!
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Hello just joined this site. I saw this thread and I love the open minded suggestions here. Officially migrating from ls1tech. I have an f body but still an lt1 :-) about the question at hand and the fact that most of you are not trash talking scat and eagle i've personally done a 383 kit from ebay over 4 years ago and it's still running strong. I went with the scat rotating assembly and I have no complaints. I'm getting ready to do a 396 in my 96 formula lt1 and i'm planning on going ebay again as the kits come with hastings rings and clevitte bearings. I was also gonna go with the lloyd elliot heads and camtoo aand by my figuring I figure I can get by with a 396 long block with some long tube headers and mail order tune for right at 4 grand. So I say if your budget is 3500 and you already have a lot of the supporting mods like the lt4 stuff and headers you should be sitting good for a 383. Everyone at ls1 tech claims you can't build one for less than 10 grand but apparently they seem to think you have to rebuild your trans and a big bad rear end before you can build a motor.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4,659
Likes: 82
From: Toronto ontario
Besides that I believe scat had the bad rep early on because they had several crank failures in their cast series and they re designed them into a stronger crank. I'd say eagle are good stuff but I'd probably source a used Callie's crank instead. Experienced nothing but good things about eagle rods though I know a few engines running them.
If you're not planning to spray it I'd go with a hyper piston.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 30,858
Likes: 293
From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA
