~~~2002 Trans Am F1C PROCHARGED 376 BUILD THREAD~~~
06-06-2016, 06:00 AM
#21
My car is sort of a sleeper... well, as much as it can be spinning a F1A. My car idles at 650rpm, out through a 3.5" stainless works catback, and is quite tame thanks to the cam the cam that Kyle and I specc'd together. It's the same size cam that you'd typically see on a 370, but with the extra cubes, it's quite nice.
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FYI, you're probably not going to find a used Aster bracket setup. The only time people sell them is if they are moving away from their current setup and either going turbo or direct mount.
Honestly, it's money well spent, even at full price. When you look at the benefit of going to a better water pump, plus the 8-rib, spring loaded tensioner vs the stock j-bracket, it's really not much of a price increase.
As far as intercooler, I'm making nearly 900 at the wheel through a ebay 4" thick intercooler, so it's not bad at all.
Walk around. - YouTube
FYI, you're probably not going to find a used Aster bracket setup. The only time people sell them is if they are moving away from their current setup and either going turbo or direct mount.
Honestly, it's money well spent, even at full price. When you look at the benefit of going to a better water pump, plus the 8-rib, spring loaded tensioner vs the stock j-bracket, it's really not much of a price increase.
As far as intercooler, I'm making nearly 900 at the wheel through a ebay 4" thick intercooler, so it's not bad at all.
I'm honestly thinking about doing a forged ls3 (stock crank) 6.2 now with a d1sc with helical gears to be the ultimate sleeper. I think I can still reach my goals with the 6.2 yet have better fuel economy and less piston skirt wear over time. I want to stick with aluminum block for less weight, I won't ever push it past 900hp anyway.
Hard decisions 😔
06-06-2016, 08:07 AM
#22
For me, I had gone through the same thought process as you. My goal was as much torque in the 2500-5000 range as possible, since that's where I drive most of the time. I enjoy back road corner carving, so I'm not doing highway pulls or racing people. So I decided that a forged crank was a worthwhile investment, and figured the extra cubes would be nice as well, hence the 4.00" crank. As far as piston wear was concerned, if I get 10,000 miles, that's a solid 9-10 years for me, so I can deal with pulling the pistons and rods and doing a refresh at that time.
I had a D1SC with my stock cube motor, and was planning on staying with it till I had an F1A drop in my lap. I had a buddy who was itching to buy my D1, and kept telling me that with those cubes, I needed a bigger blower anyway. So when a used F1a dropped in my lap, it was a no brainer.
I'm not even spinning the F1A to max yet... but I'm at the end of my fuel setup, so I won't ever spin it any harder. I'm happy with my setup as it sits.
I had a D1SC with my stock cube motor, and was planning on staying with it till I had an F1A drop in my lap. I had a buddy who was itching to buy my D1, and kept telling me that with those cubes, I needed a bigger blower anyway. So when a used F1a dropped in my lap, it was a no brainer.
I'm not even spinning the F1A to max yet... but I'm at the end of my fuel setup, so I won't ever spin it any harder. I'm happy with my setup as it sits.
06-09-2016, 10:01 AM
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I second the aster bracket , i had all sorts of issues last year and its finally sorted out and the aster bracket is great . My p1sc-1 is making 13 lbs at 6k with a 3.7 and a 8.65 crank pulley .
Im on tech multiple times a day and almost never see a used bracket . Bite the bullet and do it from the start . I wish i didnt go 6 rib , 8 rib with sdce and then aster .
Im on tech multiple times a day and almost never see a used bracket . Bite the bullet and do it from the start . I wish i didnt go 6 rib , 8 rib with sdce and then aster .
06-16-2016, 11:08 PM
#37
That sounds awesome. I had the stainless works on my turbo car. I liked it.
I'm honestly thinking about doing a forged ls3 (stock crank) 6.2 now with a d1sc with helical gears to be the ultimate sleeper. I think I can still reach my goals with the 6.2 yet have better fuel economy and less piston skirt wear over time. I want to stick with aluminum block for less weight, I won't ever push it past 900hp anyway.
Hard decisions 😔
I'm honestly thinking about doing a forged ls3 (stock crank) 6.2 now with a d1sc with helical gears to be the ultimate sleeper. I think I can still reach my goals with the 6.2 yet have better fuel economy and less piston skirt wear over time. I want to stick with aluminum block for less weight, I won't ever push it past 900hp anyway.
Hard decisions 😔
06-17-2016, 05:36 AM
#39
I also have the stainless works 3.5" catback, and made 860rwhp with a slipping belt (my fault, put the idler pulley in the wrong spot) and through the air filter, which I've since found out is restrictive.
So once I change those two things, I may put it back on the dyno to see if I crack that 900 nut.
Yes, that flat spot in the torque curve is tire spin on the dyno... guess the 19" R888s aren't enough.
So once I change those two things, I may put it back on the dyno to see if I crack that 900 nut.
Yes, that flat spot in the torque curve is tire spin on the dyno... guess the 19" R888s aren't enough.
06-17-2016, 09:42 AM
#40
Thank you for your business on another motor Josh4ku, I look forward to seeing what you can do with this one as well.
I am sure you will see a lot our of a little less belt slip and a little more air The Alchemest, You car has really become an awesome one. I am glad we were a part of it as well.
I am sure you will see a lot our of a little less belt slip and a little more air The Alchemest, You car has really become an awesome one. I am glad we were a part of it as well.