need advice/pointers on 6.0 turbo build
need advice/pointers on 6.0 turbo build OK first of all I just wanna say thanx to this site for gobbs of info and tech stuff.
4200# 97 step side full size(with me in it)
My setup that's in the works is a refreshed long snout lq4 with stock bore.
Parts list=
Arp2000 rod bolts
arp head stud kit
Ported/polished/ blended and .010 milled heads
prc dual valve train
227/223 .591/.588 114lsa cam
mls gaskets
dual walbros feeding 60#ers
MP-T70 .96 (i know its small)
powerbond pulleys
double roller timing
built th400 with 3k rpm turbo stall
3.42 gears 30'' tire street 27x8 slick
Should I get a front mount intercooler? I was thinking water to air. What kinda temp difference would I see, and would it help with making decent power?
My goals are to hit low 11's high 10's (600-650whp). Maybe in the future get another t70 for the driver side. Any tips to make this setup work for me?
Thanx guys.
4200# 97 step side full size(with me in it)
My setup that's in the works is a refreshed long snout lq4 with stock bore.
Parts list=
Arp2000 rod bolts
arp head stud kit
Ported/polished/ blended and .010 milled heads
prc dual valve train
227/223 .591/.588 114lsa cam
mls gaskets
dual walbros feeding 60#ers
MP-T70 .96 (i know its small)
powerbond pulleys
double roller timing
built th400 with 3k rpm turbo stall
3.42 gears 30'' tire street 27x8 slick
Should I get a front mount intercooler? I was thinking water to air. What kinda temp difference would I see, and would it help with making decent power?
My goals are to hit low 11's high 10's (600-650whp). Maybe in the future get another t70 for the driver side. Any tips to make this setup work for me?
Thanx guys.
Last edited by vff_jeff; Jun 8, 2009 at 03:37 AM.
Sure get an intercooler. You can run alc/meth .Some guys don't bother with intercooler when they run meth. I am going to be running both.
Are you doing forged rods and pistons when you do the motor. For sure pistons and rod bolts. Crank is fine and rods might be ok. But really if the budget is there do rods and pistons.
Are you doing forged rods and pistons when you do the motor. For sure pistons and rod bolts. Crank is fine and rods might be ok. But really if the budget is there do rods and pistons.
for now the pistons, rods and crank are stock. But for sure in the future Ill have forged stuff. Do yall think my goals are possible on one t70? and is it better to have water to air?
Is the redone engine back in the car already? If not then at least put in forged pistons. Stock cranks are strong. Stock rods not too bad. Pistons are garbage..ringlands are fragile.
But hey when you hit 600 or so and likely take out some ringlands then you can do the forged pistons I guess. If the pistons breaking don't maybe take out the turbo or wreck anything else in the engine.
I can post some pics of buddies blown up pistons at 8psi on his ati. And other guy made a slight mistake with his sts car and took out ringlands same way.
I repeat if engine is out of the car do forged pistons.If you can't afford to do forged pistons don't do FI. Some guys are luckly on stock motors..SOME GUYS. And many aren't. Most people start off conservative low boost etc but boost is addictive. So then up goes the boost or too much timing, bad fuel , too lean..bye bye stock ringlands.
Thats said local guy runs his sts near stock car at 5psi and so far its fine. 42 pound injectors not even sure if he has installed his new racetronix pump might still be on stock pump.He keeps timing low, afr pretty fat and so far so good.
But hey when you hit 600 or so and likely take out some ringlands then you can do the forged pistons I guess. If the pistons breaking don't maybe take out the turbo or wreck anything else in the engine.
I can post some pics of buddies blown up pistons at 8psi on his ati. And other guy made a slight mistake with his sts car and took out ringlands same way.
I repeat if engine is out of the car do forged pistons.If you can't afford to do forged pistons don't do FI. Some guys are luckly on stock motors..SOME GUYS. And many aren't. Most people start off conservative low boost etc but boost is addictive. So then up goes the boost or too much timing, bad fuel , too lean..bye bye stock ringlands.
Thats said local guy runs his sts near stock car at 5psi and so far its fine. 42 pound injectors not even sure if he has installed his new racetronix pump might still be on stock pump.He keeps timing low, afr pretty fat and so far so good.
Makes sense. The tune is being done by one if the best in the business. Motor is not in yet. In fact we just gapped the rings the other day, and put new cam bearings in, and cam. Forged stuff will have to wait.
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Water to air is not needed and extra bs to hook up. I would spend the money on forged pistons . As said you can run meth injection and skip the intercooler for now if you want.
If you are non forged be conservative revise your current power goals to say 500rwhp and be happy for now. 500rwhp is nothing to sneeze at!
If you are non forged be conservative revise your current power goals to say 500rwhp and be happy for now. 500rwhp is nothing to sneeze at!
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a front mount IC in a must for anything that will be driven alot and a water to air IC is really more of a strip set up, for when looking for cooler intake temps with being able to run ice water through it
