Power numbers! what should I expect?
12-27-2012, 03:46 AM
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Power numbers! what should I expect? Alright guys
So I feel like I just made a mistake, After months of searching I determined that the tsp228r would be good for me. I drive the snot out of my car and its a daily.
Up until a few weeks ago I was set on something quite a bit bigger. torquer v2 and v3, streetsweeper SSHT and others.
My goal is 400whp and id like to get about 420 if possible
Right now I have
pacesetter Lt's
no cats,
SLP LM2
t56
Slp Flopack
descreened maf
and a few other go fast trinkets that I cant think of.
With my install I have ls2 injectors with all the appropriate adapters, ill be buying a 78mm TB and then my cam.
Will I hit my goal or did I go too small on the cam?
In a year or so I will do ls6 heads and intake.
This is a budget build which is why you dont see me going with a fast 90/90 or something.
what should I expect guys? help me out here
So I feel like I just made a mistake, After months of searching I determined that the tsp228r would be good for me. I drive the snot out of my car and its a daily.
Up until a few weeks ago I was set on something quite a bit bigger. torquer v2 and v3, streetsweeper SSHT and others.
My goal is 400whp and id like to get about 420 if possible
Right now I have
pacesetter Lt's
no cats,
SLP LM2
t56
Slp Flopack
descreened maf
and a few other go fast trinkets that I cant think of.
With my install I have ls2 injectors with all the appropriate adapters, ill be buying a 78mm TB and then my cam.
Will I hit my goal or did I go too small on the cam?
In a year or so I will do ls6 heads and intake.
This is a budget build which is why you dont see me going with a fast 90/90 or something.
what should I expect guys? help me out here
12-27-2012, 09:47 AM
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With a ls1 intake you will not make 400rwhp on an honest dyno with stock heads and a 228R. Expect ~375 SAE corrected on a dynojet, maybe 380 on a good day. But to be fair the other cams you mentioned wouldn't get you there with your current set up either.
What throttle body are you buying? A ported stock TB is all you need until you upgrade to a 90mm intake. There is nothing to gain over a ported stock TB up until you have a better intake.
What throttle body are you buying? A ported stock TB is all you need until you upgrade to a 90mm intake. There is nothing to gain over a ported stock TB up until you have a better intake.
12-27-2012, 10:25 AM
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If you go "too small" you enjoy the car it is still a big step up from stock but want more, which is the foundation of this whole hobby.
If you go "too big" you endup disappointed in the manners and performance and I have seen guys loose interest in cars over it.
If you go "too big" you endup disappointed in the manners and performance and I have seen guys loose interest in cars over it.
12-27-2012, 01:28 PM
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With a ls1 intake you will not make 400rwhp on an honest dyno with stock heads and a 228R. Expect ~375 SAE corrected on a dynojet, maybe 380 on a good day. But to be fair the other cams you mentioned wouldn't get you there with your current set up either.
What throttle body are you buying? A ported stock TB is all you need until you upgrade to a 90mm intake. There is nothing to gain over a ported stock TB up until you have a better intake.
What throttle body are you buying? A ported stock TB is all you need until you upgrade to a 90mm intake. There is nothing to gain over a ported stock TB up until you have a better intake.
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12-29-2012, 08:24 PM
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You can get a ported tbody for about $60 . But you have to send yours back after you get the one they send you .