cashbrown

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OK, here goes. I have stalked this site for years and never posted, but I really want your guys opinion on what I am wanting to accomplish. Is it even possible? I want the best of three worlds;
1) a streetable pump gas car.
2) an 8 second drag car.
3) 200 MPH Tx mile car.
I would like to do this by only a gear change between events, an automatic transmission, and a budget of 25k. The car is a 98 Z28 roller, all complete except motor, trans, and ,ecm/harness. So, what kind of HP numbers to do this? What would you suggest for engine set up, suspension. I want to do all the set up myself except for the dyno and tuning. I am a capable fabricator.

pnykillerz28ls1

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Usually a car that is in the 8s and still streetable will def need a budget higher then that IMO. It also depends on what your opinion of a streetable car is

metalmilitia606

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Anything is possible if you have the cash. Look at Batman and Ironman, they bought their own super powers For real though, you will need more than 25k most likely.

cashbrown

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My definition of streetable is, can drive it in town or down the interstate without overheating. My thoughts were 427-454 lsx block, big afr heads, fast 102, twin turbos, 4l80, 9 inch rear, maybe in the 1000 hp range. Dont forget, I can build it, I just cant dyno and tune it.

pnykillerz28ls1

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That sounds like a little more then 25k their, then you would have to include all of the fab and suspension work which would be pretty extensive even if you can do it all yourself the parts and materials would still cost.

cashbrown

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Here is my list and why i think i can do it for 25k

LSX block $2500
compstar crank $1000
compstar rods already have em
wiseco turbo pistons $750
p series main and rod bearings already have em
ARP best series rod and main stds already have em
moroso low profile oil pan already have it
melling oil pump already have it
belts, hoses, gaskets,engine dress already have em
front accessory billit kit $1200
afr cnc 245 heads $2600
fast 102 with fuel rails $2200
102 throttle body and injectors (100lb) $2000
2 big fuel pumps aeromotive $1000
comp cams hyd roller lifters already have em
custom camshaft $400
performance roller rockers 1.8 ratio already have em
truck manifolds already have em
spohn crossmember $600
2 turbonetics turbos $4400
intercooler $800
piping and fittings $400
downpipe and exhaust O2 sensors $750
waste gates $600
blow off valve $300
big flow radiator already got it
electric water pump $700
ECM and harness $600
junkyard 4l80e $800
rebuild 4l80 with good stuff $1200
bad *** torque converter $800
bad *** drive shaft $400
ford 9" housing(narrowed by me) $300
custom mosier axles $600
detroit locker and gears $800
custom rear suspension built by me with spohn parts
$800
mini tub done by me $400
used zr1 rims 18x12 rear 17 front $1200
big nitto R rear drag radials $800
z rated front tires $400
test and tune at an orlando shop (need suggestions)
$2000

$30,700

I can move my budget up if this would do it? See any big stuff I forgot or any prices that are way off? Do Yall think the above would get me to my marks?

6898camaross

I like where your head is at man! Sounds like a awesome plan sorry I contribute anything I'll let the mad scientists help you out!

Latch

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I can save you a lot of headaches and get you right to what you're looking for...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-c...35k-8-sec.html

See if you can talk him down to $30k and there you go.

cashbrown

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Thanks for the link Latch. That is one bada** bird. After looking at his laundry list I should probably add another 10-15K to my price at least! Wow I really dont want to drop 50K on a toy, but I would get the enjoyment of building it myself Im gonna talk to him and see if he will come down, although i only got about 18K in hand. Maybe he is willing to deal? By the way is that the real David Childress?

BillyMitheRxguy

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Anything is possible if you just try try again =p or sumtin like that

Latch

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Yes that's David, he's a friend of mine. He is willing to deal but he isn't letting it go for 18 I can tell you that... but yeah, it's gonna cost a LOT more than 30k to build a car like that. I don't know how much David has in his car but I know it's a lot more than 50k.

As a general rule, you can't build a car that's fast, cheap, AND reliable. You can only have two.