LT1 Camaro 383 Stroker Build

1995 Camaro Z28
After a blown head gasket, a rebuild was needed. So I converted it from a fun weekend car, to a money pit.
383 Rotating Assembly:
Lunati Voodoo Forged 3.750 Crankshaft
Compstar Forged 6.0 H-Beam Connecting Rods
Mahle Forged Pistons, -5cc, 4.030 bore
4 Bolt Main Cap Conversion
Heads and Cam:
Lloyd Elliott Trick Flow heads with valve & spring upgrades
Lloyd Elliott Lunati Cam (243/251 - .597/.603 @ 109 LSA)
Exhaust:
Hooker Long Tube Headers
Custom X-Pipe
2 Dynomax Bullet Mufflers dumped at the axel
Original Music by InkDaemon

[@davidtappe5337]

I’m so tired of hearing about LS and coyote swaps. Old school Rules. Thank you.

[@jonathanlawson4667]

Agree I went old school on my Camaro build I'm tired of hearing LS swap it comment

[@maldo72]

I am glad to see a lot more people bringing these old lt1's back to life ....

[@rogerharrell7327]

I’m sure you’ve done some research on Ticks Performance with their Grubbworm car! Jonathan Atkins and the guys here in town is moving with theirs! Bad fast car!!

[@coreytheoret]

Id definitely love specs on parts and that i want to bring my lt1 some more hp

[@keatonmaurice7493]

@Rohan Gunner It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my ass !

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

@@keatonmaurice7493 shut up

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

@@rohangunner6514 shut up ur both trying that old ass trick

[@BrutalStench]

Yet another 4th Gen Fbody is saved with a new LT1 stroker! I get it, LS1/Coyote installs are pretty slick and the aftermarket is huge but many folks don't realize the LT1 itself is extremely serviceable, has a great aftermarket and it strokes out wonderfully but it also accepts boost like an LSx can. Very nice to see that bad boy mated into the engine bay and 2 thumbs up on keeping another 4th Gen Fbody on the road in updraded condition!

[@187onasimp]

This dude has had this car for a long time. Respect!

[@StickShiftMuscle]

Damn that is a bad ass camaro! 383! Love the Cam you went with 109LSA! This has to haul ass once it's all broken in!!! Love it!

[@jarmaljackson7455]

This is Why kept my lt1 awesome to see this!!

[@aldo5658]

Bro this brought tears to my eyes , u motivated me to finish asap 👌 just took out exhaust for the 1st time on my own, gonna install headers and exhuast

[@jsv87]

If it helps, swapping the exhaust on this Camaro was the first car modification I did.... and it lead to a 383 stroker over the years, LMAO!

[@martygrajeda3457]

Love the LT1 motors

[@tyronewashington2933]

1:19 Dude knows how to handle the Big stick, an slide it in slowly.

[@user-kb2bs9hy2v]

Always best to Lube your BIG stick.

[@user-kb2bs9hy2v]

You're so Smart 🧠

[@blackmambaz2850]

Nice build ! That car looks and sounds really good great job on it

[@sswcubes]

Nice build. Did my 97ss too. Le2 heads and cam. Fresh 355 forged scat rods and wiseco pistons. Electric water pump, a/c delete, obx long tubes to off road Ypipe, 37lb inj, ported intake, moroso cai..etc Doin the duels with X pipe next... Yank 3600 on stock 4l60e. Still alive. And a 75shot of nx for now. Took me like 4 years to get it right and get it running. Hope you keep your car. As many finish their projects and end up selling them to do another or ls. Im sticking with wut i got and holding on.

[@jsv87]

Sounds like a sick build! This one took me 4 years as well. At this point, with all the love, blood, sweat, tears and curse words... I plan to keep it, lol.

[@user-kb2bs9hy2v]

1:25 Hey Brother When you have a huge and long stick, Always Best to install your BIG Stick, when the Block is Vertical, before bolting 🔩 the Block to the engine stand.

[@badmojo7525]

I’m building one right now thanks for the inspiration brother

[@ShaqBrown2x]

Amazing build

[@24MartinONDS]

Great build! I did a 355 rebuild with 1.6 rockers and lt4 hotcam need to put the pictures together and upload it. Love the sound, its badass

[@willthornton1439]

Dang mann that car sounds good , I have an 95 caprice with lt1 I was going to do a build ls swap but you got me second guessing again cheers mann💯

[@bradleyjones9554]

Great job sir, awesome video!

[@lgpugh35]

Nice sounding LT

[@JS-oy6nn]

Top notch build.!!

[@MrDmackk]

Sounds good, I have a 95 impala Ss with 355 Lt1 bored 0.030 size pistons aluminum stock z28 heads and lt4 hot cam with single plane intake and Holley 660 carb.

[@jayrob1111]

What hp is your 355 producing?

[@sergiocarmonajr7127]

330-350 rwhp

[@thelastwesternman6115]

Sounds so nice.

[@danielbalboa4537]

I wish my sons 95 chevy camaro z28 was left the original color..green...somebody in the past decided to paint it red and didn't do a good job either but my son loves his car ...she still hauls ass..absolutely great video of your z28

[@WilBueno21]

I need to learn how to remove the engine along with the wheels. Like u did 👍👍👍

[@chirsrementeria269]

My Guy Thats Insane

[@issabendeck1135]

Cool stuff

[@G12C]

Hey man, noice project! I was about to hit the like button, but it had 383 likes, I won't mess it up, but you may now know that I do like it lol.

[@pacaraddicts3329]

How much was the build from start to finish? I want to do this to my camaro lt1

[@DyllanBradshaw]

Sweat. I Want One Of These Cars Bad.

[@jerrodmotley2734]

Hey what’s going on I have a 1994 Chevrolet Caprice with a lt1 in it I was trying to figure out what all I would need to turn it into a 383 stroker

[@quinnn2570]

That’s what I’m talking about…I’m about to build my Lt1 now and I need some info on building a strong one

[@AMADOFUENTESJR]

Nice..... so pulling motor an cradle together works hmmm? Got a 97 fire chicken

[@TheJswerve]

What parts combo and roughly what kind of money does it take to get the LT1 to that power level?

[@MenaceWrapped]

With the optispark, did you have to set it to tdc with the aftermarket cam? I took off my opti and i spun the crank and installed the opti because i was told it doesn’t matter how it goes on and now the car wont start and it was running before. And i installed the opti right

[@scottguzik7790]

what where the mods to the power steering pump and brake lines? doing a similar build

[@brianlewis4917]

How much power is this beast laying down?

[@cam9sec]

Amazing job,working on my lt4 Camaro this gave me the motivation to finish it. Are you running the stock ECM?

[@jsv87]

Thank you! Keep at it! The satisfaction of driving it after a long build process is a great feeling! Yes, I'm using the stock PCM with a base tune from Solomon over at lt1pcmtuning.com

[@haydensracingvids2368]

How much was everything to get it built? i have a 98 that I wanna 383 swap

[@charlieporter4181]

How much was the build from start to finish ?

[@livvielizard7409]

I got a 96 roadmaster limited with a 3.90 gear. I'm also rebuilding the lt1 with a 383 Stroker kit

[@hobbytechtv7007]

U feel like doing one more lol I’m in ga too. my bottom end just went south 🤬 I have same color lol 😆

[@robertkollasch2473]

Just spun main bearings on my LT1 Fleetwood, time for an upgrade and this setup sounds and looks badass. may just port stock heads instead of upgrading but.. depends what machine shop says on cost of redoing stock heads. have you ever got it on a dyno? sweet car buddy, thanks for some inspiration.

[@Alss383]

Whats your compression ratio and did you get it on the dyno?

[@ModernMinutemen]

Did you have to tune it? If so how did you go about it?

[@CIVPIT510]

What kind of power you make with those heads

[@tjwest87]

Damn man, great build! I'm curious what pressure plate you went with? All the plates I've gotten from summit are cast out of tolerance and I get clutch chatter🙄

[@jsv87]

Well, because I did the 4L60E conversion, I ended up buying a whole clutch kit for the T56. (Specifically this one: www.lmperformance.com/906501/gm13-hdss-act-hd-perf-street-sprung-kit-chevrolet-camaro-lt1.html ) I haven't heard any significant noise or experienced any slips with this clutch kit. It's been solid since day 1. Hope that helps!

[@thedipanddabem2866]

how much horse does this lt crank out

[@hooznxt04]

Getting ready to stroke my 95. Had a couple questions. Are those the 21 degree heads? Where did you get the T56 conversion? How difficult was it to swap from the 4L60? Lastly who did your motor work/build? Car sounds great by the way!

[@jsv87]

Thanks! Actually, these are the 23 degree heads, ported by Lloyd Elliott. (Specifically theses, with the upgrades: "elliottsportworks.com/?page_id=155" ) The T56 conversion was way easier than what I had expected. I just followed writeups that others have posted on the forums. The only conversion kits I know about are on Ebay or the one sold by Hawks Motorsports, but it's pricey. The alternative is to find a junker to pull everything out of. I did the build myself, but had a local machine shop clean, clearance and bore the block for me.

[@badas95Z]

How was the power with the trickflow heads?

[@badas95Z]

And does your slip tube on your headers leak?

[@KazinM]

Awesome build dude. Just building my engine this winter and currently have it completely apart.. two questions. Did you have to remove your interior dash to delete the A/C box. And how you like the koni strt shocks? I have a pair of then but im keeping stock ride height. Cheers!

[@jsv87]

Thank you! For the A/C delete, everything that's on the interior that needs to be removed is right behind the glovebox. So after I cut the heater hoses in the engine bay, all I did was remove the glove box and wiggled everything out from there. It was easier than I thought it would be. I love the koni shocks. I don't have anything to compare them to as I replaced the original shocks with these, but it made a night and day difference.

[@KazinM]

@@jsv87 awesome thanks for the reply!

[@m56black55]

How much hp did it make if u dnt mind me asking

[@JMathew21]

This was amazing to watch. I wish I could do a build like this on my Impala SS with a t56 conversion. Im sure the first start was an amazing feeling. How long did the build take start to finish?

[@jsv87]

Start to finish was a little over 4 years.

[@tylerbyrum1921]

Where did you find the guage pod mounts? Also what headers are you using? I could not get the hooker long tubes to fit even after beating on them so I went with pace setter mid length.

[@jsv87]

I couldn't find anyone who made a gauge mount for that location so I actually made it myself. I just pulled out the plastic a/c control mount and used it as a template. I cut the shape out of a sheet of aluminum, painted it and used the plastic backing from the a/c control mount to bolt it in. Works and looks good! I'm using hooker long tubes. I didn't have any fitment issues with them. I have read where a lot of people have issues with the hookers hitting the k-member, but that wasn't the case for me. Guess I got lucky.

[@tylerbyrum1921]

@@jsv87 thanks man yea I had a hell of a time with the hookers but the pace setter mid length went right in... I’m definitely gonna steal your idea with the gauges lol

[@ryangibson1900]

Nice build man. I have a built 396 LT1 in my 94z. Msd opti just crapped out so I'm thinking about going with a 24x kit.. the 2k price tag makes me wanna cry though. Who tuned yours and is the Delphi opti still going strong?

[@jsv87]

Thanks! The Delphi has shown no problems thus far. (fingers crossed) As of right now, it only has a mail order, base tune on it from Solomon at lt1pcmtuning.com The base tune is doing surprisingly well though. He did a great job. Dyno tune is planned for the future.

[@cityconference5130]

How much did you pay motor wise?

[@chasermonster5]

I love this setup/build. Can you tell me how you relocated the alternator/how hard is it? And what opti did you go with?

[@jsv87]

Thanks! The alt relocation wasn't difficult at all. It can be done with the engine in or out of the car with little effort. The only things I had to do were, (1) Remove the A/C compressor, (2) Purchase an alt relocation bracket/kit. I got the hawks motorsports one, (3) get a different sized belt. Which belt will depend on where you relocate it to. (4) Extend the wire for the alternator plug that goes to the PCM. That's it. The opti I'm using is a Delphi - part # CZ20003. Got it from Summit a few years back.

[@chasermonster5]

@@jsv87 thank you so much. I plan on doing a 383 build on my 96 z28 so this just gives me more inspiration

[@sswcubes]

@@jsv87 yo, was that alternator relocating kit $300+?

[@jsv87]

@@sswcubes Normally yes, but I got mine on a black Friday deal. So it was somewhere around $230 if I recall. (Still very expensive)

[@sergiocarmonajr7127]

hey bro i have a 96 Z, and i have a couple questions, first off how hard would it be to put heads on this thing, as in remove the stock heads and replace them with LE2 heads or such while the engine is in the car. Also do you happen to know why my car throws out so much smoke out the exhaust. The mods are LT headers, CAI 3inch Magnaflow exhaust and no cats. I do not know if it is because of the cats there is lots of smoke coming out and water dripping out the tailpipe.

[@jsv87]

Hello, It's absolutely possible, although more difficult, to change out the heads with the engine in the car. The biggest problem doing it that way will be the cramped space in the engine bay to work your wrenches. If I were doing it in the car, I'd probably drop the k-member down on some jack stands to get more room. It would be hell trying to torque down the rear head bolts otherwise. The only thing I can say for sure in regards to the smoking issue is that I also had smoking and a lot of water/coolant in the exhaust track. Mine was due to the head gasket being completely blown in the rear passenger side head. (This was the whole reason for the 383 rebuild) This let coolant into the back two cylinders causing all of the smoke and water. Of course I can't diagnose your issues over the internet, but checking your head gaskets would be the first place I'd look for those symptoms. Good Luck!

[@rebel9976]

@@jsv87 yeah bro i have the chance to purchase a lt1 engine for 500$ so i’m debating whether to just purchase it and build it outside meanwhile s i’ll being able to drive my car around. Hahah slowly putting the cam rockers springs etc heads and then put it inside the car. What would you suggest doing ?? also about the head gasket, so i really can’t do it in the car ??

[@rebel9976]

@@jsv87 i have no experience dropping an engine. Especially how you guys do it from the bottom hahah just looking at it makes me freak out. How hard do you think it is

[@jsv87]

@@rebel9976 My personal preference is to build it outside of the car. It's much easier to work on and in your case, you still get to enjoy driving your car around. My car was on jackstands for a couple of years while I slowly acquired parts and did the build. For the head gasket, it absolutely can be done with the engine in the car. It's just more difficult due to the limited space in the engine bay. I felt the same way about dropping the engine out of the bottom. But, it's surprisingly easy. There are several videos on youtube that show you how to do it.

[@ryanprenn2944]

What’s the silver dollar trick?

[@jamespepper2541]

I just want to know what kind of cars you beat with that camaro? 😄😄😄

[@TheCappTen]

Can I use 5.7 rods???

[@umakemerandy3669]

Hell yes

[@jarmaljackson]

We are still around.

[@kyle8380]

Ever take it to the track?

[@Homero1121]

Super Awesome Z! I noticed you converted over to 4 Bolt Mains. Which brand of mains did you purchase and roughly how much did the machine shop charge you for the work?

[@jsv87]

Thanks! The main caps are PRW, part # 1735003. The machine shop charged me around $300 for the conversion. It should be noted that these are not splayed main caps. The machine work for splayed caps would be quite a bit more expensive. Splayed caps are really necessary when using a lot of boost, or nitrous. My engine is naturally aspirated. I wanted the extra strength of four bolts considering I will be spinning close to 8k RPM.

[@Homero1121]

@@jsv87 Thanks brother! I appreciate all the great info. I’m planning to do the same on my Z.

[@IntoThePromiseLAND]

what valve covers are those? they look nice, any modification needed to fit them? Just decided to money pit my 97 TA 🤪

[@jsv87]

They are Jegs brand valve covers. No fitment issues at all. www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/50104/10002/-1

[@TheCappTen]

Did machine block to fit that 3.750 crank. Or use a mod 350/383 crank

[@jsv87]

I had the block machined and clearanced for the larger rotating assembly. In this case, I used the original engine block from the camaro.

[@willkincaid5841]

Very nice build and sounded so damn good 👍. what would a build like this run a person, If you already had the car and it running or being rebuilt? Please post a pull/burnout video please I would love to see this car doing what it was built to do lol thank you for a awesome video.

[@jsv87]

Thanks! It's really quite difficult to pin down a price for everything. It's going to range somewhere between $5,000 - $15,000. It all depends on what parts you use, whether you buy a kit of some sort or not, etc. To save money, I bought tons of used performance parts from other Fbody owners in the different forums. Also your machine work prices vary from shop to shop and your plans may change in the middle of your project and you may go a different direction. (T56 was a last minute change I made and wasn't expecting)

[@willkincaid5841]

The t56 is a decent chuck just alone.

[@maldo72]

any updates?

[@hobbytechtv7007]

Did u tune it?

[@hsllife]

How’s it running?

[@srhamrick]

Hey man where did you get the black air Intake elbow? Appreciate it

[@jsv87]

The intake elbow is a Trickflow TFS-3150801. I think I bought it at summit or jegs, but they are carried at many retailers. Find the best price!

[@jarmaljackson2539]

I would like to stroke my 94 z28 shop wanted a crazy amount to just have the motor pulled

[@midwestsavage00]

I’m trying to get this done to my 96 caprice

[@benheisen2135]

Where did you get that AC delete / Alternator reposition kit?

[@jsv87]

Hawks Motorsports. ( www.hawksmotorsports.com/lt1-alternator-power-steering-relocation-kit/ ) Although it was still expensive, I picked it up on a black Friday sale.

[@benheisen2135]

@@jsv87 How's it doing so far?

[@hodarineph638]

Man do I really have to degree the cam?! Haha

[@Steve0885]

Only bad thing about the lt1 is it will overheat if not careful. Definitely needs a big radiator

[@nickberger1236]

How do you like that ACT clutch?

[@jsv87]

Loving it so far! Not a single issue with it. Shifts smooth and strong!

[@agone-guy7963]

This is the only camaro it’s got a complications to take out the engine and swapping it

[@drakcolpierce5102]

Great build who tuned your car for the obd1

[@jsv87]

Right now it has a base tune on the PCM by Solomon over at lt1pcmtuning.com He does great work on LT1's.

[@dustincrawford7978]

Did anyone else hear that hehe I’m in danger laugh 🤣🤣

[@Bford84]

I want to 383 my 96 SS camaro so bad but California is killing my motivation

[@joefein9469]

Le1,2,3 heads?

[@jsv87]

These are actually LE trickflow heads with the available upgrades. elliottsportworks.com/?page_id=155

[@Devinn314]

Did you ever get it tuned if so how much hp it pulls

[@jsv87]

If you mean dyno tuned, no that hasn't been done yet. I'm still in the break in period of the new motor. Once that's done, I'll have it dyno tuned. Right now it has a base tune on the PCM by Solomon over at lt1pcmtuning.com He does great work on LT1's.

[@Devinn314]

@@jsv87 I’m thinking I’m going do the 383 instead of going ls

[@StickShiftMuscle]

@@Devinn314 you won't regret it. A 383 especially like the one he build is a nice 430 to 450 HP to the wheels. You can do a 24x swap use torque head ignition and Ls computer. But the opti is just fine!!! Love the LT1s

[@QuarterChub]

Did I hear a lifter peck ?

[@joefein9469]

Got part numbers for rotating assembly?

[@jsv87]

Sure. Crankshaft - Lunati Voodoo 4340 - LUN70137501 Rods - Compstar H beam 4340 - CSA6000DS2A2AH Pistons - MAHLE PowerPak Piston and ring kit - 644-SBC125030F05

[@jamesjenkins3457]

@@jsv87 what camshaft/timing set?

[@armandochirino2240]

So in order to remove the engine you have to remove the trans also as one piece and detach the rest of the car?! Holy fuck lol

[@jsv87]

lol, It's much easier than you think. The engine, trans, front suspension all bolt to the body. Once you unbolt that, you just lift the body of the car and roll it out. So much easier than trying to pull it all out of the top of an F-Body.

[@armandochirino2240]

Oh okay I figured I’ve seen a lot of ppl do it but never seen the process actually being done. Have a 96 ss and I’m trying to see what I can do to it keep it stock or add a cam to it

[@vox1966]

I have three f body’s and love them but can’t stand the optispark Msd only lasted two years and big money see what Cardone with Mitsubishi sensor will do

[@susanzalewski996]

I wouldn't put an ls in my lawn mower,if you can't make all of the power you need out of an early Chevy or Ford you just know how to build an engine

[@susanzalewski996]

Dont