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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Ok after lots of questions and many good answers from u guys over in the states im about to start my next build all done by me

Going to try do the whole lot with some help of some mechanic friends ( apart from tuning ) and see how it goes... would like imput on what else may be needed, or im missing, OH and its just a street car, just a hobby for me, might take it to the track a few times... will see.

Engine : ( aiming for 9.1CR and 800+rwhp if possible )

Forged 347
Diamond -8.6cc pistons
Callies H beams
Clevite main berrings
Clevite rod berrings
Arp head and main studs
Standard Crank
ls6 manifold ( drivebywire 78mm stand TB )
(not sure if i want to change that ? value for money )
224/228 585 590 crane custom grind blower/turbo cam


Heads :

317 heads or
PRC LQ9 2.5 cylinder heads

Both will have .. ( already in the 241 heads i have )
Manley 1.7 pushrods and comp 918 springs
Cometic MLS Cylinder Head Gasket, 3.91 Bore, .040 Thickness
Tit retainers
Should i put roller rockers?

Fuel System :

Twin Bosch 044 fuel pumps
Surge tank
1/2 inch fuel lines
Aeromotive fuel pressure reg
Fast Fuel Rails
42pound injectors ( will i need 80? )

Turbo :

TC78mm BB
3" or 3.5" dump pipe to 3.5inch exaust to 4" magnaflow muffler
38mm Turbosmart ultragate wastegate ( should i get a bigger one ? i have a 8psi spring in it now running 12psi but i have a 10psi spring for it too? )
2.5 or 3" intercooler piping to front mount
Eboost 2
50mm turbosmart BOV
2bar map sensor ( will i need 3 ? )

Drive Train :

3.73 diff ratios
nolthane bushes and gear all over
Textralia z type clutch ( 6 speed )
getting my driveshaft redone as i snaped a bolt on it at 500rwhp with current setup!!

dont think ive missed out anything... my aim is to hit 800rwhp ( currently at 500 with a gt35r + cam + fuel system exaust etc )

just want some good imput from u guys, as i will be atemping to put the engine together myself, and fabricating some new parts etc

will post up pics when it starts..

oh and ive emailed mass people about quotes for parts...
texas speed, speed inc, im waiting on prices on the rotating *** to be sent back to me now for at least 2 - 3 weeks?
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Old May 16, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Looks very good... What are you doing about a rear end??
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Old May 16, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ohplz

im waiting on prices on the rotating *** to be sent back to me now for at least 2 - 3 weeks?
I would like to see pics of this rotating *** you speak of.....is she hot???
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Old May 17, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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I would like to see pics of this rotating *** you speak of.....is she hot???
well over here, depending on your taste, i nice rotating *** will throw u back about 350 - 450 USD
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Old May 17, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Looks very good... What are you doing about a rear end??
well in our model cars here with the ls1's ls2's etc... we have a bit of a problem...

inbetween the tailshaft to the diff, there is what they call a " donut " which is a rubber thing that the bolts go through to aparently stop shudder etc.. ( its good in theory, but once u get over 400rwhp, they useless! ) and as im at 500rwhp, i snaped a bolt off it... so im getting the tailshaft extended, balanced and directly bolted up to the diff...

this is a picture of one, no mine.. as i kept twisting and distroying it!

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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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you should probably go with a good set of dual valve springs and alot bigger injectors. what gas do you plan on running? meth?
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we have 98 octane here! (called BP ultimate) do u guys get that in the states?
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nope only 93 maybe 94 in some places
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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hey guys just a quick question again...

im a little worried that the tc78 wont give me the power im after...

whats other people getting on there 346 forged + tc78 ( power levels etc )


i know its a great spooling turbo etc... but i just want to confirm power output on the 346/347 etc...
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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Several folks on this board are over 700rwhp with TC units and some I think have pushed over 800rwhp. If you want quick spool, compact size and awesome warranty...that is the unit to get.
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Originally Posted by ohplz
we have 98 octane here! (called BP ultimate) do u guys get that in the states?
What's it work out to per gallon?
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they rate their octane differently, not apples to apples comparison of octane.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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yeah im not sure on how we rate our octane, but i know the guys here dont like running meth... god knows why... just dont like the risk i guess ( on street cars ) my current one is tuned on 98 at 500rwhp standard motor with the gt35r at 12psi ( 8 on low ) and runs fine! just snaps bolts and tyres really!
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