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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Default stroked 427 not making the power it should HELP

Katech 427 Stroker|Custom Tuned|AFR Ported & Polished Heads|Nasty Cam|FAST Intake|90mm TB|Kooks Headers 1 7/8|Custom X Pipe|B&B exhaust|Spec Stage 3+ Clutch & Flywheel

what sort of power should be expected out of this motor?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Need more info to help you. Cam specs, valve size full exhaust setup as well as the miles on it to date.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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What did you dyno at and do you have a graph to post?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Need more info and what is CR?

Cam, Heads?
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by venom ws7
Need more info and what is CR?

Cam, Heads?
Can't you read, the cam is NASTY!
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Probably the AFR's choking it up.
Thats a lot of cubes to feed.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Can't you read, the cam is NASTY!


LMAO!
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Originally Posted by corvettetimmy
Probably the AFR's choking it up.
Thats a lot of cubes to feed.
He didn't list what size AFR heads they were, but if they're 225s, I doubt it's the heads holding the combo back. There have been plenty of AFR 225 headed motors making 550 rwhp or more. You see them more on the Corvette forum then you do in here, but they're out there.

We need more details on the vehicle plus a dyno graph would help out.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Need all engine details to make guess. Compression, cam specs, heads, drivetrain, dyno graph, etc. Post couldn't be anymore vague.
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew91GT
Can't you read, the cam is NASTY!


must be what my dad calls a 3/4 race cam
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Damn....Don't know how my dyno got discussed over here but imagine someone lifted it from the caddy forums...

Comp Cam - (although nasty) I'm not 100% but was told in the high 240's (still confirming as we speak)
Katech 427 short block
AFR 225 72cc heads
FAST 90mm intake manifold
LS2 Throttle Body
Kateck camshaft/knock sensor adapter harness for LS2
Catless B&B - X pipe
Kooks 1 7/8 headers

Although crued for now I'm using a stock tube (no room) into a volant box/filter ---

Pics of dyno







Obviously I'm getting more nervous after breaking into the engine because I was really hoping for higher numbers.

thx,
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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461 rwhp 441 rwtq on a Mustang Dyno is very respectable for a CTSV. Hard to compare it to a dynojet as the Mustang Dynos vary more based on the variables you can input per vehicle. Love tuning on them though.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Yeah, if they loaded with the weight of the car, that would really pull the numbers down. Before you have a heart attack, find a dynojet and make a quick pull.

Does it feel strong? Take it to the track and see what she's got unless it is actually running poorly.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Feels real strong...Stronger than the LS6 with supercharger - torque all the way through and no lag or heat soak.

He did mention 25% variables were added I believe? what does that mean?
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