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so as i understand it, TPI is well junk for the most part when it comes to flowing air...
so what does a guy have to do that wants to get over 300whp on a naturally aspirated l98? can you do away with the tpi and go another route?
so what does a guy have to do that wants to get over 300whp on a naturally aspirated l98? can you do away with the tpi and go another route?
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what does that do delete the plentum and stuff?
from what ive seen looks like heads and cam wont even do much for me becuase the restriction is ahead of that.
basically im looking for as close to 350whp as i can get as cheaply and reliably as possible
also, what is the bottom end capable of holding?
from what ive seen looks like heads and cam wont even do much for me becuase the restriction is ahead of that.
basically im looking for as close to 350whp as i can get as cheaply and reliably as possible
also, what is the bottom end capable of holding?
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Now you probably will need heads, cam and a tune
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gotcha, are these heads worth having ported or are they crappy?
anyone know what kinda power stock heads/cam will do with that intake setup?
also...what are stock fresh clutches good for?
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anyone know what kinda power stock heads/cam will do with that intake setup?
also...what are stock fresh clutches good for?
thanks
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Lingenfelter did port the Corvette D-Port heads and made about 430HP at the crank IIRC but that is with the SuperRam intake and a different cam. So yes, you can port the heads or get better heads out of the box from say AFR.
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I made a mistake. I forgot the 430 crank HP was with a 383. Not sure what the bottom will take but I think that is a little much if the block is tired.
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I've got about the highest power for a N/A TPI here I think, 326 rwhp and 400 lb/ft.
You can only go so far with the TPI...here is my build http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/joe90/index8.shtml
Lots of magic to make all the TPI stuff work, but the torque is enormous. I road race and AutoX and have mountains of torque out of the corners. If you plan to drag race, a MiniRam is your best bet.
You can only go so far with the TPI...here is my build http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/joe90/index8.shtml
Lots of magic to make all the TPI stuff work, but the torque is enormous. I road race and AutoX and have mountains of torque out of the corners. If you plan to drag race, a MiniRam is your best bet.
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gotcha Aklim, do you have an aftermarket hood so the stealth ram will clear?
are there any thoughts regarding stealth ram v.s. miniram? besides the side difference? seems like the stealth is a bit cheaper
are there any thoughts regarding stealth ram v.s. miniram? besides the side difference? seems like the stealth is a bit cheaper
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I've got about the highest power for a N/A TPI here I think, 326 rwhp and 400 lb/ft.
You can only go so far with the TPI...here is my build http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/joe90/index8.shtml
Lots of magic to make all the TPI stuff work, but the torque is enormous. I road race and AutoX and have mountains of torque out of the corners. If you plan to drag race, a MiniRam is your best bet.
You can only go so far with the TPI...here is my build http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/joe90/index8.shtml
Lots of magic to make all the TPI stuff work, but the torque is enormous. I road race and AutoX and have mountains of torque out of the corners. If you plan to drag race, a MiniRam is your best bet.
nice site man, im a little surprised you pulled off a 12.6 on street tires wth 325whp but thats awesome never the less.
what are you using for a throttle body?
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I've got about the highest power for a N/A TPI here I think, 326 rwhp and 400 lb/ft.
You can only go so far with the TPI...here is my build http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/joe90/index8.shtml
Lots of magic to make all the TPI stuff work, but the torque is enormous. I road race and AutoX and have mountains of torque out of the corners. If you plan to drag race, a MiniRam is your best bet.
You can only go so far with the TPI...here is my build http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/joe90/index8.shtml
Lots of magic to make all the TPI stuff work, but the torque is enormous. I road race and AutoX and have mountains of torque out of the corners. If you plan to drag race, a MiniRam is your best bet.
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UMC makes a stealth ram that will clear the hood. Not sure exactly what the difference is between the original and modified.
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they didn't have to blend it to get it to look right? only because the paint on my car is in pretty good shape ide kick myself if i let it start to look any worse.
that holley power pack with the stealt ram/rails/TB and all that jazz is going for 2k on summit...sound reasonable? can you daily drive a 58mm TB? i've heard its not ideal
that holley power pack with the stealt ram/rails/TB and all that jazz is going for 2k on summit...sound reasonable? can you daily drive a 58mm TB? i've heard its not ideal
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they didn't have to blend it to get it to look right? only because the paint on my car is in pretty good shape ide kick myself if i let it start to look any worse.
that holley power pack with the stealt ram/rails/TB and all that jazz is going for 2k on summit...sound reasonable? can you daily drive a 58mm TB? i've heard its not ideal
that holley power pack with the stealt ram/rails/TB and all that jazz is going for 2k on summit...sound reasonable? can you daily drive a 58mm TB? i've heard its not ideal
Sure. You just cannot simply slap on a 58mm TB and expect it do do anything. You need the supporting stuff like the plenum and manifold, etc, etc.