Max effort N/A street engine
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Burning Brakes
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Max effort N/A street engine
Since I have had my fiasco with the clutch, I have decided to just go ahead turn this car into my project car. I was going to sell/trade it in after getting the clutch fixed, but now that I am more involved and will doing the clutch install myself and purchased a lift, I figure this will be a good project car to start with. Was looking at a new C6, but alas it is too small for me. I am 6-4" and about 300lbs and just feel too cramped in it. So now the decision is whether to go N/A or F/I. So what I am looking for is a very rock solid, reliable combination that still has good street manners and pumps out some killer numbers. I don't want to get too exotic with the setup, but enough to blow most cars off the road. I am thinking a sleeved 427 or so abouts. Proven combos preferred. 
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Originally Posted by No Rice
Since I have had my fiasco with the clutch, I have decided to just go ahead turn this car into my project car. I was going to sell/trade it in after getting the clutch fixed, but now that I am more involved and will doing the clutch install myself and purchased a lift, I figure this will be a good project car to start with. Was looking at a new C6, but alas it is too small for me. I am 6-4" and about 300lbs and just feel too cramped in it. So now the decision is whether to go N/A or F/I. So what I am looking for is a very rock solid, reliable combination that still has good street manners and pumps out some killer numbers. I don't want to get too exotic with the setup, but enough to blow most cars off the road. I am thinking a sleeved 427 or so abouts. Proven combos preferred. Thanks in advance for the advice.
Thanks in advance for the advice.Tell me your budget
Are you doing any work
I can share some info.........
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
If you:
Tell me your budget
Are you doing any work
I can share some info.........
Tell me your budget
Are you doing any work
I can share some info.........
Really no budget, but would like to keep it reasonable. I would think that something between $6-$10k would be good and that should get me a 10sec N/A ride. This is of course just considering the engine and related engine accessories that are needed, i.e injectors, intake, heads, etc. I would probably order a shortblock/longblock from someone and do the r&r myself. I would then have to take it down to L.A to Andys, LAPD, or some other tuner for the tune, since we have no competent people here in Vegas. It would be outright also, no cores involved as I would keep my motor for other projects.
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Originally Posted by No Rice
Really no budget, but would like to keep it reasonable. I would think that something between $6-$10k would be good and that should get me a 10sec N/A ride. This is of course just considering the engine and related engine accessories that are needed, i.e injectors, intake, heads, etc. I would probably order a shortblock/longblock from someone and do the r&r myself. I would then have to take it down to L.A to Andys, LAPD, or some other tuner for the tune, since we have no competent people here in Vegas. It would be outright also, no cores involved as I would keep my motor for other projects.
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The 2 tuners you mention should also be able to help with your decision.......Andy sure can help with the cam selection
I believe in the KISS principle........less rotataing stuff is all good for less wear, heat, upkeep and cost. A 150 shot will get you in the 9s if need be
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Originally Posted by No Rice
Since I have had my fiasco with the clutch, I have decided to just go ahead turn this car into my project car. I was going to sell/trade it in after getting the clutch fixed, but now that I am more involved and will doing the clutch install myself and purchased a lift, I figure this will be a good project car to start with. Was looking at a new C6, but alas it is too small for me. I am 6-4" and about 300lbs and just feel too cramped in it. So now the decision is whether to go N/A or F/I. So what I am looking for is a very rock solid, reliable combination that still has good street manners and pumps out some killer numbers. I don't want to get too exotic with the setup, but enough to blow most cars off the road. I am thinking a sleeved 427 or so abouts. Proven combos preferred. Thanks in advance for the advice.
Thanks in advance for the advice.We have a wealth of experience in both N/A and F/I motors and can easily supply you with a horsepower solution.
Please give us a call and we can suggest a motor combination based on your objectives.
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by Randy@DRM
402 LS2 motor would be a good move. Killer numbers, cheap price, no sleeves, and you can buy a block right from GM.
Either that or twin turbos. Turbos being my first pick.
Mark
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Originally Posted by CharlieTuner@AandACorvette
We have a wealth of experience in both N/A and F/I motors and can easily supply you with a horsepower solution.
Believe it!No Rice, it sounds like you are looking for something bigger than what I'm running, but A&A did right by me with my n/a 402.
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Originally Posted by Randy@DRM
402 LS2 motor would be a good move. Killer numbers, cheap price, no sleeves, and you can buy a block right from GM.
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