Dream engine for a C3?
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? (Last Ride)
the LT5 is a big engine but very durable and has incredible looks too.
a nice 368 ZR1 sold for 27K which is a steel. we've seen several go low 30s for a 530 hp LT5 368 car.
it would be quite a bit of work to put it in a c3 and believe or not, the LT5 weight more than a BB.
my dream engine, twin turbo 427 ZL1 engine. ez 1000 hp on pump gas, another 300 with race gas without building a radical engine.
I've been trying to get together a TT ZR1 which will be the ultimate C4 if I can build it!!
cya. :cool:
a nice 368 ZR1 sold for 27K which is a steel. we've seen several go low 30s for a 530 hp LT5 368 car.
it would be quite a bit of work to put it in a c3 and believe or not, the LT5 weight more than a BB.
my dream engine, twin turbo 427 ZL1 engine. ez 1000 hp on pump gas, another 300 with race gas without building a radical engine.
I've been trying to get together a TT ZR1 which will be the ultimate C4 if I can build it!!
cya. :cool:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? (QuickVet)
i want the new chevy 572 with 720 hp :D
Chuck
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? (Rkreigh)
the LT5 is a big engine but very durable and has incredible looks too.
a nice 368 ZR1 sold for 27K which is a steel. we've seen several go low 30s for a 530 hp LT5 368 car.
it would be quite a bit of work to put it in a c3 and believe or not, the LT5 weight more than a BB.
my dream engine, twin turbo 427 ZL1 engine. ez 1000 hp on pump gas, another 300 with race gas without building a radical engine.
I've been trying to get together a TT ZR1 which will be the ultimate C4 if I can build it!!
cya. :cool:
a nice 368 ZR1 sold for 27K which is a steel. we've seen several go low 30s for a 530 hp LT5 368 car.
it would be quite a bit of work to put it in a c3 and believe or not, the LT5 weight more than a BB.
my dream engine, twin turbo 427 ZL1 engine. ez 1000 hp on pump gas, another 300 with race gas without building a radical engine.
I've been trying to get together a TT ZR1 which will be the ultimate C4 if I can build it!!
cya. :cool:
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? (Chuck Harmon)
i want the new chevy 572 with 720 hp :D
Something like the statement above is what I've frequently craved in the past. Yet if you have driven a true 500hp motor in a Vette and experience the serious traction problems up to 100 mph, I wonder how many guys would really wish for more. I am only semi crazy. Therefore I can honestly say that as I approach 600hp I really don't desire any more. “Seriously crazy” would probably be in the 700hp camp. I won't pick the adjectives that come to mind for those truly craving or possessing even higher numbers - But Gentlemen, you know who you are and what your are! :lol:
Chuck
Something like the statement above is what I've frequently craved in the past. Yet if you have driven a true 500hp motor in a Vette and experience the serious traction problems up to 100 mph, I wonder how many guys would really wish for more. I am only semi crazy. Therefore I can honestly say that as I approach 600hp I really don't desire any more. “Seriously crazy” would probably be in the 700hp camp. I won't pick the adjectives that come to mind for those truly craving or possessing even higher numbers - But Gentlemen, you know who you are and what your are! :lol:
Chuck
It it were for the street I would have to go with a nice 502 with that cool new fuel injection system :D
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? (Last Ride)
Okay, picture this...
A SBC 427 similar to Monty's setup, before he went TT.
The major differance would be in the cylinder heads.
I would choose the Dominion 32 valve heads for SBC.
They don't have the best high lift flow #'s, but there is MONSTER mid-range flow.
A SBC 427 similar to Monty's setup, before he went TT.
The major differance would be in the cylinder heads.
I would choose the Dominion 32 valve heads for SBC.
They don't have the best high lift flow #'s, but there is MONSTER mid-range flow.
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? ('75 383 ElkGrove)
Okay, picture this...
A SBC 427 similar to Monty's setup, before he went TT.
The major differance would be in the cylinder heads.
I would choose the Dominion 32 valve heads for SBC.
They don't have the best high lift flow #'s, but there is MONSTER mid-range flow.
A SBC 427 similar to Monty's setup, before he went TT.
The major differance would be in the cylinder heads.
I would choose the Dominion 32 valve heads for SBC.
They don't have the best high lift flow #'s, but there is MONSTER mid-range flow.
Bryan
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From: Taylor Michigan
Re: Dream engine for a C3? (Last Ride)
A crate LS7 with the Ram Jet 502 injection. LS7`s did not come with a intake so the 502 injection would be perfect. A easy 550HP right out of the box. Gas would be the only problem. { 12.5 compression } :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Union City CA
Re: Dream engine for a C3? (Last Ride)
How About a BIG BLOCK LT-5 Version, :yesnod: Lets say 572CIDish? Then on top of that you got two massive turbos on the side and a 6 speed manual to handle it :crazy: Now that would be impressive :yesnod:
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? (Last Ride)
:bs
okay so I checked out the status of the dominion heads.
I guess the company changed names or something...
This dude Arao was the one pictured in the car mag article about these heads.
http://www.araoengineering.com/Chevy/chevysmb.htm
okay so I checked out the status of the dominion heads.
I guess the company changed names or something...
This dude Arao was the one pictured in the car mag article about these heads.
http://www.araoengineering.com/Chevy/chevysmb.htm
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Dream engine for a C3? ('75 383 ElkGrove)
:bs
okay so I checked out the status of the dominion heads.
I guess the company changed names or something...
This dude Arao was the one pictured in the car mag article about these heads.
http://www.araoengineering.com/Chevy/chevysmb.htm
okay so I checked out the status of the dominion heads.
I guess the company changed names or something...
This dude Arao was the one pictured in the car mag article about these heads.
http://www.araoengineering.com/Chevy/chevysmb.htm
Bryan
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From: sebastopol ca
Re: Dream engine for a C3? ('75 383 ElkGrove)
Okay, picture this...
A SBC 427 similar to Monty's setup, before he went TT.
The major differance would be in the cylinder heads.
I would choose the Dominion 32 valve heads for SBC.
They don't have the best high lift flow #'s, but there is MONSTER mid-range flow.
A SBC 427 similar to Monty's setup, before he went TT.
The major differance would be in the cylinder heads.
I would choose the Dominion 32 valve heads for SBC.
They don't have the best high lift flow #'s, but there is MONSTER mid-range flow.
Melting Slicks
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From: Union City CA
Re: Dream engine for a C3? (OatBoy)
bill mitchell offers a hardcore 427 smallblock with 540hp and over 500 torque at quite low rpms,. 3500 i think
