[KingLT1]

I would agree but after hearing all of the LT1/4/5 motors have the same crappy half thrust bearing I am not so sure. It seems anything above 800whp is a crap shoot and you might be building either one with a large Centri or PD. I do think Turbos are a better solution for big power being they do not pull on the crank which contributes to the thrust bearing failure.

That being said with the current price of low mileage ZL1's, that is likely the route I would of went if I had to start over. 50k gets you a low mileage(<6k miles) ZL1. I have about 42k into my car total including the mods. So I guess with the extra 8k I could still forge this engine and buy some stronger drive line components. Still not a ZL1 at the end of the day. lol