[Batman]

I am going with the higher C/R and 12 PSI (yes it will be a turbo)because I am not 100% sure how durable a stock 4.8 crank and rods are. From what I hear they are about on par with an LS1 but the whole goal of this is do it as cheaply as possible with as many off the shelf parts as I can find. I plan on documenting everything as I go so everybody can see the possibilities and problems (I am sure there will be plenty) that go with it. Used 4.8 and 5.3 engines are so plentiful and cheap they can be easily found. should be a fun project. The staring blueprint is just about done and I think people will be amazed at how cheaply you can make power with the LS1's little brothers if you don't mind the 60-70Lb weight gain of the Iron block and you can even eliminate that if you can find an SSR block (aluminum 5.3). I think when it is running N/A it will make 350-375RWH easily (probably even more) and when it gets the turbo I expect to see close to or over 500RWH and run my portly 3900 pound car well into the 11's, possibly 10's. Should be fun.