368...should I, could I, would I

[FU]

Hib thought the answer was going to be simple ?

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Hog

Do the closed deck liner lock together or are they 4 independent units per cylinder bank?

peace
Hog

Yes.

Pete

[Hog]

Originally Posted by Pete

Yes.

Pete

Thanks, these ginormous LT5's a wild beasts.

peace
Hog

[Polo-1]

Originally Posted by FU2

Hib thought the answer was going to be simple ?

Simple.... 380 is the biggest you can go on a beer budget ( $300 over a 368 )

The pie in the sky 396 and up builds. That's Money no matter which way you go.

I remember building my 402 and it was over $30k and I built it, no drop off and pay someone to do it. The great shops out there that are doing 402-415 for $30ish my hats off to them. LT5's on the cheap, just ain't there. A over 400ci quad cam 7500rpm it's the only BEAST I would want to build.

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Simple.... 380 is the biggest you can go on a beer budget ( $300 over a 368 )

The pie in the sky 396 and up builds. That's Money no matter which way you go.

I remember building my 402 and it was over $30k and I built it, no drop off and pay someone to do it. The great shops out there that are doing 402-415 for $30ish my hats off to them. LT5's on the cheap, just ain't there. A over 400ci quad cam 7500rpm it's the only BEAST I would want to build.

Wheres my beer lol

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Simple.... 380 is the biggest you can go on a beer budget ( $300 over a 368 )

The pie in the sky 396 and up builds. That's Money no matter which way you go.

I remember building my 402 and it was over $30k and I built it, no drop off and pay someone to do it. The great shops out there that are doing 402-415 for $30ish my hats off to them. LT5's on the cheap, just ain't there. A over 400ci quad cam 7500rpm it's the only BEAST I would want to build.

Here you go Hib,if this doesn't answer your question i don't know what will.

380 is the way to go a no brainer.

Pete

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Pete

Here you go Hib,if this doesn't answer your question i don't know what will.

380 is the way to go a no brainer.

Pete

What would you estimate RWHP to be on a 391 w/ stock cams, Pete? (my yes, I'm intrigued!)

P.

[Hib Halverson]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

(snip) And, for the record, pushrods were around LOOOONG before DOHCs were!
P.

Actually, for the "record"...that's not correct.

The first dual overhead camshaft engine is generally considered to have been in a 1913 Peugeot.
The first overhead valve engine was not introduced until 1918. Interestingly, it was developed by Louis Chevrolet and he patented the design.

Originally Posted by scottfab

ah but is the 12 purple .....

Carlisle Blue.

As for what engine package I might do for the engine in Barney, the purple '95? I've studied all the posts here and I've traded emails with Marc Haibeck, Graham B. and Jim Van Dorn. I've decided the best bang for the buck as far as performance and durability will come with a boring old 368.

I think, if I my only Corvette was Barney and I had about half-again as much money, to spend, I'd consider Marc's open deck block modification and a 4.125-bore. Marc feels the open deck block results in better oil control. I agree. I think that's critical in a non-racing application.

[ZZZZZR1]

Hib,

Great discussion! Sounds like your Barney will be formidable with that 368.

I'm going to do a similar build and going to do what Kevin suggested with a 380.

Look forward to your updating us on the build!!!!



David

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Hib Halverson

Actually, for the "record"...that's not correct.

The first dual overhead camshaft engine is generally considered to have been in a 1913 Peugeot.
The first overhead valve engine was not introduced until 1918. Interestingly, it was developed by Louis Chevrolet and he patented the design.



Carlisle Blue.

As for what engine package I might do for the engine in Barney, the purple '95? I've studied all the posts here and I've traded emails with Marc Haibeck, Graham B. and Jim Van Dorn. I've decided the best bang for the buck as far as performance and durability will come with a boring old 368.

I think, if I my only Corvette was Barney and I had about half-again as much money, to spend, I'd consider Marc's open deck block modification and a 4.125-bore. Marc feels the open deck block results in better oil control. I agree. I think that's critical in a non-racing application.

Ok,now i have a few questions.
Has JVD,Graham tested/R&D'd or done anything other then 20 year old stuff?

On the better oil control how does the closed deck effect this?
Most stock LT5's have oil control issues.
We have 3 done with no issues of any kind,they drive to BG every year, race and drive back home.

Why do you wanna do a 368?
Is stock motor blown/broke?

Technology moves on,if you don't move with it you'll be left behind.
Pete