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Old May 1, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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hey, im planning on switching to boost soon. heres what i plan on running. let me know how this setup sounds and if you guys think i should change anything.
engine:
ls1 aluminum block
383 stroker- forged eagle crank/rods forged arias -3cc piston
317 heads slightly ported with good springs compression will probably be around 10.5
arp studs throughout
ls9 headgaskets
custom turbo cam- whatever slowhawk wants to spec me
victor jr w/ sheetmetal elbow and 90mm tb
twin walbro 255's and 83lb injectors

turbo system:
truck manifolds
pt 88 .96 ar
precision 46mm wastegate
turbosmart 50mm bov
ebay fmic
meth

drivtrain:
th400 w/ yank turbo spec stall
12 bolt w/ 3.42's

How does this sound? im looking to put out around 700whp or trap 145+mph on pump w/ meth.
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Old May 1, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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It sounds pretty badass!
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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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twin 70's will make 700rwhp on very little boost.
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think im going to go with a big single 88 instead. what injectors do i need? low imp or high imp? will 2 walbros be enough or should i go with 3? will a 46mm wastegate be big enough?
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