is 300rwhp possible with this??
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palatine
is 300rwhp possible with this??
300rw is my goal..nice sounding #.. as described in sig my setup will be: GM 186 heads p&p, 268H comp cam, headers, 600cfm carter carb, 2.5 dual exhaust, HV dist.and coil, rpm performer mani. on my 77 L-48 4 spd.
Melting Slicks
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Re: is 300rwhp possible with this?? (Blues77)
I think that it's going to take more cylinder head to get 300 HP. Take a look at the Performance Registry. Most of the cars displaying in the range of 300 RWHP have higher flowing cylinder heads, similer camshaft, more carb, and the same exhaust.
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From: cherry hill nj
Re: is 300rwhp possible with this?? (Blues77)
You will need a lot more to reach 300 at the rear wheels. You need a high lift/duration cam and aftermarket heads that flow very well. And higher compression. Or you can stroke it to a 383 or 406....
Your current set-up will probably give you 210-230 at the rear wheels at best.
Your current set-up will probably give you 210-230 at the rear wheels at best.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: is 300rwhp possible with this?? (Blues77)
thanks for nothing! just kidding.. I thought I was pushin it. I really wanted to go N/A. The 300goal was to be able to out perform ZZ4's and LT1's. What do these put out rwhp? I already have all the parts I listed .. and as fare as a budget...I dont have one = $0. :sad: I got the spring time slow corvette blues.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palatine
Re: is 300rwhp possible with this?? (Blues77)
TedH, Im not sure what the 186's are comparable too, but I do know there one of the better stock heads. When p&p, I hear they compete with present aftermarket heads pretty well.
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From: cherry hill nj
Re: is 300rwhp possible with this?? (fauxrs)
Have you ever run your car in Pomona? It sems like every time I go there it's like 95 degrees w/humidity. I think the elevation is pretty high also. Not the best environment for horsepower....it makes me want to :U :U