There is more than one way to skin a cat, and never has that been more true than when it comes to building a high horsepower LS combo. NA, blown, nitrous, there are too many ways to count on how to get to 600 horsepower. I mean there are literally dozens of combos that can get you there. But how much do they cost? Is a 408 stroker the way to go? Or is it cheaper to get there with a junkyard 4.8 with a turbo?

Watch the latest video from Richard Holdener and he’ll tell you what you need to know to make the call for your project.

Video Description:

BIGGER VS BOOST! IS A TURBO LS REALLY DIRT CHEAP TO BUILD? HOW MUCH DOES A JUNKYARD TURBO 4.8L REALLY COST? HOW MUCH DOES A 600-HP 408 STROKER COST TO BUILD? WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE 600 HP WITH MY TURBO 4.8L? IS THERE A REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT? ARE CUBIC INCHES REALLY THE ANSWER? WHAT IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE WAY TO MAKE 600 HP WITH AN LS? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO WHERE I DID A COST COMPARISON BETWEEN THE BUILD UP OF A 600+ HP 408 STROKER AND A 600+ HP 4.8L TURBO LS. CHECK OUT ALL THE COSTS THEY HAD IN COMMON, THEN HOW MUCH YOU HAVE TO SPEND TO REACH THE 600-HP MARK.