89 6 Speed Build
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From: Warwick RI
89 6 Speed Build
Ok guys and gals,
I am about to make some final decisions on what I am actually going to do to my motor .... Looking for some help and advice since most of you have been through this already.
I have a Super Ram intake , Corsa Cat back exhaust ( I am going to delete the "y" pipe) , and I am going to mate it with a melrose headers / X pipe system to install on the car.
Now what to do with the rest of the motor......
Obviously Heads and a Cam ..... but on the build.... Part of me wants to stroke the motor and go to town. Part of me doesn to go that far.
If I get a set of good flowing heads and Cam where do you think that puts me on the HP / Torque Range ?
Where do you think it lands if I stroke it ?
I would like to land in the 400's with both HP / Torque i think.
I am about to make some final decisions on what I am actually going to do to my motor .... Looking for some help and advice since most of you have been through this already.
I have a Super Ram intake , Corsa Cat back exhaust ( I am going to delete the "y" pipe) , and I am going to mate it with a melrose headers / X pipe system to install on the car.
Now what to do with the rest of the motor......
Obviously Heads and a Cam ..... but on the build.... Part of me wants to stroke the motor and go to town. Part of me doesn to go that far.
If I get a set of good flowing heads and Cam where do you think that puts me on the HP / Torque Range ?
Where do you think it lands if I stroke it ?
I would like to land in the 400's with both HP / Torque i think.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chandler Arizona
I'm telling you now, all the "magic" of a motor is in the heads, cam, and intake.
In my opinion, I'd go with a short runner intake (TPIS, LT-x converted), AFR 195cc-210cc heads, and a healthy cam (all figures are in a range: intake; 228-232, exhaust 228-236, .570-.600 lift on each end, and 112-114 LSA). Even with the 350ci, you should easily see 400+ hp/tq. Expect a shift in the power band, but this can be "corrected" with differential gears (3.73-4.10)
Heck, switch out the injectors, and fuel pump, convert to E85, and really be impressed. (After a tune)
In my opinion, I'd go with a short runner intake (TPIS, LT-x converted), AFR 195cc-210cc heads, and a healthy cam (all figures are in a range: intake; 228-232, exhaust 228-236, .570-.600 lift on each end, and 112-114 LSA). Even with the 350ci, you should easily see 400+ hp/tq. Expect a shift in the power band, but this can be "corrected" with differential gears (3.73-4.10)
Heck, switch out the injectors, and fuel pump, convert to E85, and really be impressed. (After a tune)
Last edited by mnstrlt1; Sep 24, 2013 at 02:46 AM.
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From: Glenbeulah Wi
I am not recommending that the poster run E85 but if he wants to there is power available.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chandler Arizona
E85 adds power even on low compression engines. My vette picked up 19HP on E85. (Used more fuel) My stock 5.3 chevy truck picked up 10 RWHP on E85 and GM rates the engine at 315 HP on gas and 326 HP on E85.
I am not recommending that the poster run E85 but if he wants to there is power available.
I am not recommending that the poster run E85 but if he wants to there is power available.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa
If living with the drawbacks of E85 is worth 10 hp to you I hope this is a very serious machine that isn't leaving performance on the table...anywhere. I don't think that I'm ready to reduce the range of the vehicle, and depending upon the grain market spend more to fuel it for that small amount of hp. This is especially true when none of the engines you mentioned are optimized to the point of there being no HP left to find. But that's just me, gotta love America and free choices. Just my .02
Safety Car
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From: Glenbeulah Wi
Ok guys and gals,
I am about to make some final decisions on what I am actually going to do to my motor .... Looking for some help and advice since most of you have been through this already.
I have a Super Ram intake , Corsa Cat back exhaust ( I am going to delete the "y" pipe) , and I am going to mate it with a melrose headers / X pipe system to install on the car.
Now what to do with the rest of the motor......
Obviously Heads and a Cam ..... but on the build.... Part of me wants to stroke the motor and go to town. Part of me doesn to go that far.
If I get a set of good flowing heads and Cam where do you think that puts me on the HP / Torque Range ?
Where do you think it lands if I stroke it ?
I would like to land in the 400's with both HP / Torque i think.
I am about to make some final decisions on what I am actually going to do to my motor .... Looking for some help and advice since most of you have been through this already.
I have a Super Ram intake , Corsa Cat back exhaust ( I am going to delete the "y" pipe) , and I am going to mate it with a melrose headers / X pipe system to install on the car.
Now what to do with the rest of the motor......
Obviously Heads and a Cam ..... but on the build.... Part of me wants to stroke the motor and go to town. Part of me doesn to go that far.
If I get a set of good flowing heads and Cam where do you think that puts me on the HP / Torque Range ?
Where do you think it lands if I stroke it ?
I would like to land in the 400's with both HP / Torque i think.
You do not need a 383 to acheive your goals but it will make more power and torque with a 383 built correctly.