# Can an na lt1 make 400 wheel? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 14, 2011, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497 "2011-09-14T00:20:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/21 "2011-09-14T10:25:37Z")
Should have LT swapped my car. Fail. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/22 "2011-09-14T10:27:04Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > i told him i had a swapped civic with a hand full of suspension mods, ya, i did, whats so funny? > > sorry, not everyone has the desire to own a big dick v8 I also enjoy swapped civics and various other cars… just find it funny you hate so much and have never owned anything remotely fast or quick. ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/23 "2011-09-14T10:34:34Z")
![http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/KShrake/almightyLS1.jpg](http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/KShrake/almightyLS1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/24 "2011-09-14T10:43:38Z")
There are plenty of other engine options that are great however the price point LSx engine stuff is at now. It’s very very hard to beat performance vs $$$$ ---
**Author:** ![Copper280z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copper280z/32/5464_2.png) [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/25 "2011-09-14T10:44:10Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > Lt1 would have no problem making 400+ at the rear wheel. The newer lsx engines have more power potential, but the cost of electronics and everything else will make it cost just as much as building the lt1. I would take a gen 1 sbc over an lt1 for the simplicity and not having to worry about electronics. You can build a 400+ hp gen1sbc for \<3k. If money is not a problem, go lsx and throw boost at it. What electronics cost? $200 for a truck harness and pcm? It only takes a few hours to convert into a universal harness. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/26 "2011-09-14T12:00:26Z")
> [@Copper280z](#): > > What electronics cost? $200 for a truck harness and pcm? It only takes a few hours to convert into a universal harness. You can try and make sense… As an LT1 owner, and happy with my car, I learned to just keep my mouth shut. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/27 "2011-09-14T12:09:49Z")
i picked up my LT1 out of roadmaster lol. From my understanding the heads may be different than ones out of a firebird/camaro but still… 400$ for a good running engine that makes decent power stock is a good deal in my book. if my car had an lt1 in it already i probably would build that . if my car did not have an engine, i would definitely save a bit more and go with an lsx motor (depending on goals of the motor) ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/28 "2011-09-14T12:44:17Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > LS1s go for 2-3k complete depending on mileage etc > > Or you could just buy a 5.3 for 700-800 or a 6.0l for 700-1400 > > Lots of mustang guys pick up 6.0ls complete throw an ls6 intake change out the heads/cam and make mid 400s rwhp all day. Didn’t know there were so many options. Thanks for the info. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/29 "2011-09-15T03:59:03Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > i picked up my LT1 out of roadmaster lol. From my understanding the heads may be different than ones out of a firebird/camaro but still… 400$ for a good running engine that makes decent power stock is a good deal in my book. > > if my car had an lt1 in it already i probably would build that . if my car did not have an engine, i would definitely save a bit more and go with an lsx motor (depending on goals of the motor) Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. ---------- Post added at 06:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 AM ---------- > [@deebo](#): > > i picked up my LT1 out of roadmaster lol. From my understanding the heads may be different than ones out of a firebird/camaro but still… 400$ for a good running engine that makes decent power stock is a good deal in my book. > > if my car had an lt1 in it already i probably would build that . if my car did not have an engine, i would definitely save a bit more and go with an lsx motor (depending on goals of the motor) Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/30 "2011-09-15T06:51:18Z")
The iron heads actually flow a little better. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/31 "2011-09-15T08:21:05Z")
Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/32 "2011-09-15T08:24:51Z")
> [@Z28pr0jekt](#): > > Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. > > ---------- Post added at 06:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 AM ---------- > > Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. > [@Jam](#): > > Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. Oh no not again. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/33 "2011-09-15T08:28:55Z")
The iron heads flow a little better than the aluminum heads. This is fairly well-documented. The flow is not a lot better but it is measureable. Like 5-10cfm better. Barely offsets the added 60lbs on the nose of the car, and they don’t accept bigger springs like the aluminum versions due to the spring perches. ---
**Author:** ![DEEZNUTZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b782af/32.png) [@DEEZNUTZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DEEZNUTZ)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/34 "2011-09-15T14:46:50Z")
My na 383 is right around 400rwhp. Stock ported heads,mild custom grind cam,all the bolt-ons, and a custom 3" true dual exhaust over the axles.Getting the tune spot on is key. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/35 "2011-09-15T15:05:35Z")
> [@Z28pr0jekt](#): > > Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. > > ---------- Post added at 06:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 AM ---------- > > Iron headed with smaller cam. The lt1s in the roadmasters were built to be have a good amount of torque but not much for power and the heads don’t flow well. Meh, there are nicer heads, architecurally, but that is pretty bad ass. I want to visit an LT1 someday. ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497/36 "2011-09-15T19:32:43Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > Meh, there are nicer heads, architecurally, but that is pretty bad ass. I want to visit an LT1 someday. I see what you did there. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-an-na-lt1-make-400-wheel/216497.md?page=1)