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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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So I'm building a budget 370, wondering what to really expect;

LQ4 Block bored .030 over
Stock Crank
Eagle Rods
Wiseco -11 4.030 pistons
Stock 317s
VTC 3 Cam
ported LS2 intake

Air will be provided via twin TC66 with .58 AR (may need bigger housings, .96? ), A2A IC, JGS WGs and BOV. Fuel will be pump/meth (91 oct and VP M1), e85 would be tooo much trouble. Moser 9, 3.00 gears, TH400, stall is being spec'd by builder.

What should I realistically expect, from my readings 650-700 rwhp seems feasible, is this right?
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What kit is it? You might want to go with the bigger exhaust A/R. I know the stock APS kits come with .57 IIRC. Depending on how much boost you want to run that's deff doable. Why is meth such a hastle?
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Truck manifold kit, turbos are from Forced Inductions, at the time of purchase they were for a 4.8 but I can get bigger housings if need be. E85 is tooo scarce in Los Angeles and I like to drive. The only way I can run it is to have two tunes, one for 91 and one e85, and the e85 would only be used for night time activities. & I want run at least 18 lbs
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Originally Posted by IT_SS
Truck manifold kit, turbos are from Forced Inductions, at the time of purchase they were for a 4.8 but I can get bigger housings if need be. E85 is tooo scarce in Los Angeles and I like to drive. The only way I can run it is to have two tunes, one for 91 and one e85, and the e85 would only be used for night time activities. & I want run at least 18 lbs
At lest 18lbs? you might look into bigger set of turbos and some aftermarket heads with a thicker deck. If your going to run a minimum of 18lbs I suggest running real gas not the Cali special mix we call 91.
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Figured as much, getting the housings won't be an issue, the turbos should be good for 700 hp each, race gas isnt an issue either, I'm walking distance from a VP Fuel dealer, the 18 PSI would only be for kill, pump is for driving around, e85 seems like it'll be a pain in the *** to get

and thanks for the replies, I've combed both of your threads time and time again, nice to have some local folks get to me
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What kit is it? You might want to go with the bigger exhaust A/R. I know the stock APS kits come with .57 IIRC. Depending on how much boost you want to run that's deff doable. Why is meth such a hastle?
I think his TC66 is a t4, not a t3/t4 like the APS you're referring to. So, I would think that a .58a/r t4 turbine housing would still outflow a standard APS t3 turbine housing. Although, I would still go a step higher than .58a/r...like maybe a .68a/r or even .81a/r since he's got an automatic. -Just my .02 cents.
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Exhaust housings are too small. Go with .81 A/R.
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go to the .81 a/r... we ran twin turbonetics 6765's on a t3 exhaust housings on a forged 347 c5 z06, we made 800 rwhp on 18 psi boost pump+ meth..... that was honestly on the ragged edge.... on e85 i feel confident you can make nearly 900rwhp with a safe tune up... of course these are figures though a t56, expect about 5%-10% more drivetrain loss through a unlocked stall th400....
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e85 is worth the hassle. It is 106 octane for $3.50/gallon. You can't beat that.




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