How Much HP?
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I was gonna guess 400 at the wheels, so I guess I'm in the same neighborhood with the guys guessing 420-450 crank. I'm not going to say "tune is everything" with a cam-centered build like that, but a good tune is probably a 30hp difference on the potential output spectrum and with a custom cam it's the difference between running like wet *** vs running like a loping monster.
I wouldn't go throwing nitrous at it without at least knowing where you're at with the tune unless you want to start putting together your own engine build list after you add a window to your current block.
I wouldn't go throwing nitrous at it without at least knowing where you're at with the tune unless you want to start putting together your own engine build list after you add a window to your current block.
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
I was gonna guess 400 at the wheels, so I guess I'm in the same neighborhood with the guys guessing 420-450 crank. I'm not going to say "tune is everything" with a cam-centered build like that, but a good tune is probably a 30hp difference on the potential output spectrum and with a custom cam it's the difference between running like wet *** vs running like a loping monster.
I wouldn't go throwing nitrous at it without at least knowing where you're at with the tune unless you want to start putting together your own engine build list after you add a window to your current block.
I wouldn't go throwing nitrous at it without at least knowing where you're at with the tune unless you want to start putting together your own engine build list after you add a window to your current block.
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From: Columbus, MS
Thanks everyone. Yeah, no window on the block. So are y'all saying tune and dyno before adding the N20? I know she is running rich. I'll also refer to the digital fuel/air ratio gauge on the A pillar. Does anyone know where it is supposed to be? Sorry for the newbie questions, this is my first Vette. My SS Camaro was totaled in a fire 6 weeks ago
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I was gonna guess 400 at the wheels, so I guess I'm in the same neighborhood with the guys guessing 420-450 crank. I'm not going to say "tune is everything" with a cam-centered build like that, but a good tune is probably a 30hp difference on the potential output spectrum and with a custom cam it's the difference between running like wet *** vs running like a loping monster.
I wouldn't go throwing nitrous at it without at least knowing where you're at with the tune unless you want to start putting together your own engine build list after you add a window to your current block.
I wouldn't go throwing nitrous at it without at least knowing where you're at with the tune unless you want to start putting together your own engine build list after you add a window to your current block.
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Dyno numbers are just a reference and only a good reference if it is the same shop and dyno
used for all the tuning and work. Find a shop that you will use consistently and start there. Get a base and work from there. Id say you are around 415-430 to the tire but its a guess.
used for all the tuning and work. Find a shop that you will use consistently and start there. Get a base and work from there. Id say you are around 415-430 to the tire but its a guess.
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
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I just just got in contact with the previous owner. It Mustang dyno jetted at 501 rwhp. The cam has a huge lift. This was a huge cam for an LS1. He also suggested that I do NOT go all the way to a 250 wet shot. So I may go with a 150 instead. I'll upload he dyno sheet asap. Thank y'all.
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Hey I wasn't there. so don't shoot the messenger! I am just relaying the info I was given. But I have been racing since 1988, and this sucker pulls. I will have to change out the Nitto's, because in 2nd and 3rd gear, she gets way loose. It's why I got pulled over and got arrested.
While your amazing decision making continues...you probably want to remove the screenshot of your citation. It contains all of your PII including full name, DOB and SSN. You want to nix that stat.
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Hey I wasn't there. so don't shoot the messenger! I am just relaying the info I was given. But I have been racing since 1988, and this sucker pulls. I will have to change out the Nitto's, because in 2nd and 3rd gear, she gets way loose. It's why I got pulled over and got arrested.
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
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Wow, you sound like an expert at butthole stretching. BTW, the judge tossed the case. "Innocent until proven guilty." Ever heard of that? Get some education. I bet you are short and have the Napoleon Complex. And I paid NO fines. Assumption will lead you through trouble in life.
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To prove my innocence Napoleon dork boy. And the court date has been exonerated. My tongue is sticking out at you. Go get in your Datsun B210 and try to get on the Interstate.
Last edited by zztopo; May 9, 2022 at 01:33 AM. Reason: correction