[C2] Least expensive route to 500hp
Racer
Joined: Jan 2026
Posts: 350
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From: Tacoma, WA
383 definitely will be cheaper.
afr heads, roller cam, etc... can get you to 500 for less than $8k me thinks.
LS376 crate will get you 525hp, but will cost you at least $14k with all the EFI stuff you'll need. unless you want that carbureted. then maybe $11k
afr heads, roller cam, etc... can get you to 500 for less than $8k me thinks.
LS376 crate will get you 525hp, but will cost you at least $14k with all the EFI stuff you'll need. unless you want that carbureted. then maybe $11k
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,930
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From: Portugal
Also, going LS means none of the factory brackets, exhaust, shrouding, and related stuff will properly fit.
With the 383, you "only" change the guts of the engine, basically.
And, I agree a properly build 383 will get you to 500+ hp for the lowest cost, most likely.
With the 383, you "only" change the guts of the engine, basically.
And, I agree a properly build 383 will get you to 500+ hp for the lowest cost, most likely.
