Hp!!!
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Racer
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Hp!!!
Whats the easiest way to get an 85 with the L-98 up to around 450-500 horsepower?
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Easiest? Nitrous. Forced induction would be next imo.
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Racer
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Yea um forgot to mention that right noe it is completely stock!
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:08 PM
Burning Brakes
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Whats the easiest way to get an 85 with the L-98 up to around 450-500 horsepower?
MONEY! LOTS OF MONEY!
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:18 PM
Melting Slicks
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NOS!! LOTS AND LOTS OF NOS!!
NOTE: This might only work 1 time! have vehicle on dyno when trying this method to get the printout before BOOM!
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:20 PM
Melting Slicks
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cmashark
MONEY! LOTS OF MONEY!
Any route you take to get that HP CMASHARK has the correct response!
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Racer
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I understand that its going to be expensive but hey thats what jobs are for right? So what do yall suggest? I really want to go NA up to like 400-450.
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Feb 21, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Racer
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I would also still like to keep it fuel injected and i would like the keep the original block.
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:47 PM
Burning Brakes
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pearlvett
I understand that its going to be expensive but hey thats what jobs are for right? So what do yall suggest? I really want to go NA up to like 400-450.
A mini-ram or super-ram intake, thumpity cam, $$ heads, Lt headers, perf. chip and all the little b.s. that goes along with it! Or, sell the L98 and buy a complete hp engine from Jegs or Summit. Whatever you do, don't forget the airfoil
P.S. Add a little laughing gas to that and you should be good to go!
Feb 21, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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thats going to take $10000. May be easier to trade up to a C6 Zo6,. That will get you 505 at the crank..
Feb 21, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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I would also still like to keep it fuel injected and i would like the keep the original block.
Can be done but it's a money pit. Sell it, buy a 2002 Z06 and minor mod it.
Feb 21, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Racer
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I would but my car blue books for 12500 and i dont have the extra 10000 to spend on buying a Z06
Feb 21, 2008 | 02:28 PM
Drifting
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I would but my car blue books for 12500 and i dont have the extra 10000 to spend on buying a Z06
$12,500 for an '85?
Feb 21, 2008 | 02:37 PM
Drifting
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$12,500 for an '85?
hey wait a minute I own an 85
Feb 21, 2008 | 02:40 PM
Racer
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Drop a Gen IV LS7 (Z06) motor in and you will be real happy or wait for the LS9 !
Feb 21, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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I would but my car blue books for 12500 and i dont have the extra 10000 to spend on buying a Z06
If you put the $10K in the motor that it will take, the car still won't be worth $10K. That's why I said it's a money pit.
Feb 21, 2008 | 03:55 PM
Racer
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Well, IMO if you want a high HP car and concern with resale value.. your in the wrong hobby... most people who want a high HP car.. doesn't look at the blue book to see home much he/she has put into the car.
Feb 21, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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To answer your question, there really is no easy way. I would say the best way to do it would be to build a large cube small block (400+ cid). Then add a shot of nitrous. You could just go all out with a big block but say goodbye to the stock hood.
Feb 21, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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SCCA VETTE
NOS!! LOTS AND LOTS OF NOS!!
Dont forget a broom and a bucket!
