C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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At the bottom I have my current setup along with the parts Im getting ready to install. I want make sure every kid in his moms honda doesnt blow past me. Along with what I already have what should I consider to really get some power out of the car? I know turbo or SC but thats a little more $$ than I want to spend all at once. I basicly want to add to the stock motor until it breaks then go 383 or 406. So I mostly want things that arent internal on this engine but will be there to help the next one.
Its not a daily driver and I dont get emmisions tested here. It will be for street at first then when it grows up it will go to the track.
It has 59,000 on it now and has never been abused (im original owner.) Thanks in advance.


86 coupe, Z51, 307s,all the freebies, Zr1 catback exhaust, zo6 injectors, adjustable fuel pressure, accel supercoil,8.8 wires, 2500 stall, k&N.
(Purchased but not installed yet)==Lt headers, NOS wet kit up to 150hp, 1.6 roller rockers, air pump eliminator.

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Like I said in the other thread, set a power goal and a budget.
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Thanks for the reply Vader, I didnt see your post on the other thread until now. As far as a power goal I would like to see high 11s. I just dont know what kind of budget it will require to get there. Im sure the NOS will help but I want it to still run good without it.
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11's on the motor? Go for cubes. Your stock shortblock will handle some nitrous, but not for very long.
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