One of these days when the motor in my GTO gets tired I'm going to build a 388 to pair with an F-series procharger to really make her scream. Cool video and helped answer a few questions I had about the future build 👍
@@NorthernPerformanceCars For sure, I was surprised to see you were running an aluminum block. Don't plan to make quite as much steam as you are, so it looks like a safe option.
I'm torn between the iron and aluminum LSnext block. Saving 100lbs off the front end is nice, but I'm concerned with strength at those power levels using aluminum. If it works for you though, it must be pretty strong!
I’ve been 205.99 in the 1/2 being the fastest red at that specific venue ever, 7.2@191 in the 1/4 and 4.6@155 in the 1/7th at over 3,200lbs. The block easily has several hundred more hp in it. My previous had 2 full seasons, about 4,000 street miles. More 1/8-1/4 hits than I could count.
1800 HP with a hydraulic roller?!? Oh boy. You guys are the definition of "anything can be done". I just got my build fired up. Forged 370 billet 80mm hoping to hit 4 digit power numbers for sure
Wait did you run .2 wall pins? On a 2.250 pin? Damn. I had trend cut me .225 wall h13 for my .927 x 2.250 pins (for the wire locks on my cp's). .2 wall and 8900rpm sheeesh. Pretty slick setup. What cold clearance did you run on your ultra H? And main clearance? Lol have the same rods. Any bob weight under or over balancing? I'm going to give callies 8 counterweight a run, but block is a tsp darton resleeve and 1/2" headstuds. Got about 30 thou cold (alu block, I know some guys resleeve the iron blocks). Also thanks for posting. Only thing I've found about the 388 btr cam. I want to give it a shot on my 376
Yes sir. I used the .200 wall thickness pins that came with the Wiseco pistons. The only time I’ve ever seen one of those bend is when it’s trying to compress fluid. I did step into a .225 wall for my newest engine. Just in case. I’m trying to be a little more harsh with it. I run close to .003 rod and main clearances. .0028-.0029 region.
why does it seem like a lot of people are favoring 388 dart setups rather than just going 427 if they are usually the same price. Aside from the no prep/back track stuff?
I left out a few things. I was trying not to drag it out any longer. Didn’t want to bore everyone. Melting 10295 oil pump. Canton pan. Fel pro mls 6 bolt gaskets
Relatively small cubic inch. These heads already flow 360-370cfm at .600 lift. Being hydraulic roller there isn’t much of anything left in the camshaft. If it was a solid roller a larger port and more rpm would be beneficial.
@@ntwtransam no problem. I’m sure a lot of guys will have a different opinion. But I’ve found a well paired combination is more important than having extremely large anything.
Ehhhh. First time in my life I’ve been way behind schedule. It needs every bit of drivetrain, fuel system, cooling, fab work, and every bit of wiring lol
I'm piecing together my first 388. It won't be anything near as extreme as this as I'm on a much smaller budget and I'm SLOWLY purchasing parts. I was hoping you could assist in some direction. I plan on using some TFS 245 cathedral port heads. Was wondering what you might recommend as far as combustion chamber size. What size were yours in this setup? What kind of rocker arm setup did you use? Sorry if this information is posted elsewhere. Any help/guidance you can offer is much appreciated. Thank you!
@@NorthernPerformanceCars Thank you for such a quick response. Much appreciation. What did you do as far as timing chain setup? Can you share the link to your build thread, please? Thank you again for your help and direction. I'll try not to be too much of a bother.
@@NorthernPerformanceCars Thank you again for sharing the info. I'm in the market now for a T6 turbo. What were the specs on the GT55 you ended up with? Curious the compressor and turbine sizes and what a/r. I have no plans to shoot for 1800, so I'll probably go with something a bit smaller, but I am curious where you ended up size wise with the GT55 you had/have. I'm also very curious what plug you ran. BR8EF? BR7EF? Something totally different? Thanks again for all the info! It's much appreciated.
@@edwardzracing 1.40 ar. Standard gt55 turbine wheel. Br7ef. Super simple combo honestly. Good components but nothing crazy. The fox body that I replaced this with was quite a bit spicier.
One of these days when the motor in my GTO gets tired I'm going to build a 388 to pair with an F-series procharger to really make her scream. Cool video and helped answer a few questions I had about the future build 👍
That would be awesome! Done a couple 388 and f1
-f1x combos. They rip!
@@NorthernPerformanceCars For sure, I was surprised to see you were running an aluminum block. Don't plan to make quite as much steam as you are, so it looks like a safe option.
I'm torn between the iron and aluminum LSnext block. Saving 100lbs off the front end is nice, but I'm concerned with strength at those power levels using aluminum. If it works for you though, it must be pretty strong!
I’ve been 205.99 in the 1/2 being the fastest red at that specific venue ever, 7.2@191 in the 1/4 and 4.6@155 in the 1/7th at over 3,200lbs. The block easily has several hundred more hp in it.
My previous had 2 full seasons, about 4,000 street miles. More 1/8-1/4 hits than I could count.
Love this Kenny!! Keep up the awesome content!! Thanks for all the helpful tips!
1800 HP with a hydraulic roller?!? Oh boy. You guys are the definition of "anything can be done". I just got my build fired up. Forged 370 billet 80mm hoping to hit 4 digit power numbers for sure
Check out the newer videos of the Foxbody I built. Around 1,930 whp. Went 6.8@202
Then put a 107mm turbo on and went 172 in the 1/8th
@@NorthernPerformanceCars Yea I seen the dyno video of that car it's wild man. That kind of speed in the 1/8 mile is absolutely insane
Thanks for another great video ! Can't wait to see the mustang run !!!
Thank you! We are all getting excited. Almost time to take a month off from work to build the car!
Awesome build Kenny!
Awesome man! If you could do a vid explaining the suspension setup you had on the fbody, always amazed me how well the car hooked and 60 footed
I can do that man. Not a problem
Cool video! looked like the new crank has a nice knife edge. The end of the video has a lot of dead space, check that on your next video edit.
Wait did you run .2 wall pins? On a 2.250 pin? Damn. I had trend cut me .225 wall h13 for my .927 x 2.250 pins (for the wire locks on my cp's). .2 wall and 8900rpm sheeesh. Pretty slick setup.
What cold clearance did you run on your ultra H? And main clearance? Lol have the same rods.
Any bob weight under or over balancing?
I'm going to give callies 8 counterweight a run, but block is a tsp darton resleeve and 1/2" headstuds. Got about 30 thou cold (alu block, I know some guys resleeve the iron blocks).
Also thanks for posting. Only thing I've found about the 388 btr cam. I want to give it a shot on my 376
Yes sir. I used the .200 wall thickness pins that came with the Wiseco pistons. The only time I’ve ever seen one of those bend is when it’s trying to compress fluid.
I did step into a .225 wall for my newest engine. Just in case. I’m trying to be a little more harsh with it.
I run close to .003 rod and main clearances. .0028-.0029 region.
Great job with the video! Explained everything very well.
Ive been trying to be short and sweet while being semi descriptive. So Im working on it. Because I could talk parts for an hour lol
Ol Kenny killing it
You found me!
Great video Kenny!
Thanks brotha!
Great video, thanks for all of the details!
One thing I'd still like to know, though - what pushrods did you use?
Thanks!
3/8 pushrods from Brian Tooley racing!
Nice video very informative!
Great video. What kind of rockers do you use to handle that rpm?
Michael Marshall dang it. We did leave that part out. Oem ls1 rocker arms with Smith bro’s brass trunnions have been amazing.
Feed the rush, Surge
All the talking. I need to wet my whistle.
Great video!
Thank you!
why does it seem like a lot of people are favoring 388 dart setups rather than just going 427 if they are usually the same price. Aside from the no prep/back track stuff?
Less torque, more rpm stable, easier in parts, stretch a single turbo out further not using up as much turbine.
@@NorthernPerformanceCars how much boost did it take to do 1800?
@@turbotysen 36-37 pounds
You forgot head gasket, oil system and cooling.
I left out a few things. I was trying not to drag it out any longer. Didn’t want to bore everyone. Melting 10295 oil pump. Canton pan. Fel pro mls 6 bolt gaskets
Kenny good info for guys just advise do not run those rods on M1 due to 4000+ lbs per hour
Great video! Just curious as to why you chose cathedral ports vs a rec port head?
Relatively small cubic inch. These heads already flow 360-370cfm at .600 lift. Being hydraulic roller there isn’t much of anything left in the camshaft.
If it was a solid roller a larger port and more rpm would be beneficial.
@@NorthernPerformanceCars good to know! Thanks for the reply
@@ntwtransam no problem. I’m sure a lot of guys will have a different opinion. But I’ve found a well paired combination is more important than having extremely large anything.
What rocker arms are you using on this engine?
What’s the SN# for those wiseco heads
What size main bearings and bolts? Thanks I'm looking into this setup but a 427"
Im gonna like and share you SO HARD
Great Job! It aint no honda but I like it!!
Lol it’s like a Honda but not.
@@NorthernPerformanceCars its a Honda but better.
What stroke on the crank
What bearings part number
I'm more interested in the truth behind how you fill those collared shirts so well ;) you must bench 450 pounds
slowite mustang lol it’s basically a nice combo of fast food, lots of hamburger, and Norwegian genes.
I knew you were Thor.
Sir what length and diameter pushrod did you end up with in your valvetrain?
I don’t remember as they all need checked and the perfect. Something like a 7.650. 3/8”
@@NorthernPerformanceCars will TFS 245 70cc need clearance on push rod hole
Hows the mustang coming ?
Ehhhh. First time in my life I’ve been way behind schedule. It needs every bit of drivetrain, fuel system, cooling, fab work, and every bit of wiring lol
Nice can of surge
I'm piecing together my first 388. It won't be anything near as extreme as this as I'm on a much smaller budget and I'm SLOWLY purchasing parts. I was hoping you could assist in some direction. I plan on using some TFS 245 cathedral port heads. Was wondering what you might recommend as far as combustion chamber size. What size were yours in this setup? What kind of rocker arm setup did you use? Sorry if this information is posted elsewhere. Any help/guidance you can offer is much appreciated. Thank you!
Oem rockers.
If on e85 stick around 10.7-10.9:1
Most of the info should be plastered here or on my ls1 tech build thread
@@NorthernPerformanceCars Thank you for such a quick response. Much appreciation. What did you do as far as timing chain setup? Can you share the link to your build thread, please? Thank you again for your help and direction. I'll try not to be too much of a bother.
@@edwardzracing I’m on the road. The thread is Kenny’s Camaro street car in the drag racing section.
Just a single roller Iwis chain.
@@NorthernPerformanceCars Thank you again for sharing the info. I'm in the market now for a T6 turbo. What were the specs on the GT55 you ended up with? Curious the compressor and turbine sizes and what a/r. I have no plans to shoot for 1800, so I'll probably go with something a bit smaller, but I am curious where you ended up size wise with the GT55 you had/have. I'm also very curious what plug you ran. BR8EF? BR7EF? Something totally different? Thanks again for all the info! It's much appreciated.
@@edwardzracing 1.40 ar. Standard gt55 turbine wheel.
Br7ef.
Super simple combo honestly. Good components but nothing crazy.
The fox body that I replaced this with was quite a bit spicier.
You are so damn cool
Niceeeeee
Head gaskets?
Fel pro 4.200 bore MLS
.053 thickness on gaskets ?
@@renedeluna9932 correct