Killer Setup
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Melting Slicks
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From: West Coast Muscle Cars CA
Killer Setup
Ok, so I'm trying to decide whether to go N/A or SC.. The engine is a 427 C5R with 17cc dished pistons...
Choice 1: All Pro LS7 heads milled to 54 CC ( my compression will be 11.5:1), Solid roller cam. Looking to turn 7200 RPM.
Choice 2: Edelbrock heads 66CC, D1SC 8-10 LBS, hydraulic roller cam.
I can add nitrous to choice 1 if needed.
I'm looking for a car I can drive... I'm kindda leaning towars the N/A setup because it should be plenty fast and down the line I can add nitrous if I wanted to and only use it if I needed to. Plus I'd have power all over and can rev to 7200.
Any feedback???
Choice 1: All Pro LS7 heads milled to 54 CC ( my compression will be 11.5:1), Solid roller cam. Looking to turn 7200 RPM.
Choice 2: Edelbrock heads 66CC, D1SC 8-10 LBS, hydraulic roller cam.
I can add nitrous to choice 1 if needed.
I'm looking for a car I can drive... I'm kindda leaning towars the N/A setup because it should be plenty fast and down the line I can add nitrous if I wanted to and only use it if I needed to. Plus I'd have power all over and can rev to 7200.
Any feedback???
Burning Brakes
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From: Jasper GA
I'm running the same block with non-dished pistons relieved for a 12 degree valve angle, lightly massaged LS7 heads, and a Procharger F1C blower. C.R. is around 9:1. At only 8 pounds of boost, this combo made 773 RWHP on a fat tune. I don' need no stinkin' nitrous!
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Melting Slicks
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From: West Coast Muscle Cars CA
Originally Posted by marco383
I'm running the same block with non-dished pistons relieved for a 12 degree valve angle, lightly massaged LS7 heads, and a Procharger F1C blower. C.R. is around 9:1. At only 8 pounds of boost, this combo made 773 RWHP on a fat tune. I don' need no stinkin' nitrous!
Burning Brakes
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From: Shreveport LA
Originally Posted by tiojames
I suggest you talk to someone at ECS or Andy at A&A before you add a SCer to an engine with 11.5 to 1 compression ratio. That's a couple of points over the standard for blown engines.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shreveport LA
Which edlebrock heads are you looking at for the SC setup? TSP's new 230cc edlebrocks would be badass for that setup. I would go the SC route since you will produce more power overall but still have great drivability. Also, with a solid roller you will have to maintain it much more than anything else.
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Melting Slicks
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From: West Coast Muscle Cars CA
Originally Posted by Blue02ws6
Which edlebrock heads are you looking at for the SC setup? TSP's new 230cc edlebrocks would be badass for that setup. I would go the SC route since you will produce more power overall but still have great drivability. Also, with a solid roller you will have to maintain it much more than anything else.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shreveport LA
Originally Posted by ZO-SICK
That would probably be the one. Compression would be around 10:1 if I go the SC route...
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