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How does this parts list look? So Im slowly piecing together parts here and there for what will eventually go in my 71 Trans Am. Its a cheap budget build, using a junkyard engine with lower miles. Im leaning towards a 4.8 just due to the fact that they're so cheap compared to 6.0's now. Heres what I was planning on:
99-03 4.8 with under 135k miles. Completely stock bottom end with head studs and upgraded rod bolts. I don't know what camshaft to use, hell I don't know if I'll even change it.
LS1 intake with cable operated throttle body.
Sumped factory tank with -8 feed and return.
Aeromotive A1000 pump mounted to frame.
Aeromotive Boost Referenced Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Deka 60lbs injectors.
Flipped factory manifolds with a 2.25" crossover.
Turbo (Gt45?) I don't know what to run yet. Either way it'll be a cheap egg roll turbo. Im stuck on what a/r would be good on a 4.8. I don't want a lag machine around town.
Cheap ebay intercooler.
Th350 with a big stall converter.
I know the biggest cost of the setup will probably be the fuel system. Do you think I should run that nifty of a fuel pump, or could I get away with a cheaper setup? Im not shooting for the moon. I think I'd like to reach 525rwhp.
Another note. I don't have E85 where I live. It'll have to run on 93.
99-03 4.8 with under 135k miles. Completely stock bottom end with head studs and upgraded rod bolts. I don't know what camshaft to use, hell I don't know if I'll even change it.
LS1 intake with cable operated throttle body.
Sumped factory tank with -8 feed and return.
Aeromotive A1000 pump mounted to frame.
Aeromotive Boost Referenced Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Deka 60lbs injectors.
Flipped factory manifolds with a 2.25" crossover.
Turbo (Gt45?) I don't know what to run yet. Either way it'll be a cheap egg roll turbo. Im stuck on what a/r would be good on a 4.8. I don't want a lag machine around town.
Cheap ebay intercooler.
Th350 with a big stall converter.
I know the biggest cost of the setup will probably be the fuel system. Do you think I should run that nifty of a fuel pump, or could I get away with a cheaper setup? Im not shooting for the moon. I think I'd like to reach 525rwhp.
Another note. I don't have E85 where I live. It'll have to run on 93.
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So Im slowly piecing together parts here and there for what will eventually go in my 71 Trans Am. Its a cheap budget build, using a junkyard engine with lower miles. Im leaning towards a 4.8 just due to the fact that they're so cheap compared to 6.0's now. Heres what I was planning on:
99-03 4.8 with under 135k miles. Completely stock bottom end with head studs and upgraded rod bolts. I don't know what camshaft to use, hell I don't know if I'll even change it.
LS1 intake with cable operated throttle body.
Sumped factory tank with -8 feed and return.
Aeromotive A1000 pump mounted to frame.
Aeromotive Boost Referenced Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Deka 60lbs injectors.
Flipped factory manifolds with a 2.25" crossover.
Turbo (Gt45?) I don't know what to run yet. Either way it'll be a cheap egg roll turbo. Im stuck on what a/r would be good on a 4.8. I don't want a lag machine around town.
Cheap ebay intercooler.
Th350 with a big stall converter.
I know the biggest cost of the setup will probably be the fuel system. Do you think I should run that nifty of a fuel pump, or could I get away with a cheaper setup? Im not shooting for the moon. I think I'd like to reach 525rwhp.
Another note. I don't have E85 where I live. It'll have to run on 93.
99-03 4.8 with under 135k miles. Completely stock bottom end with head studs and upgraded rod bolts. I don't know what camshaft to use, hell I don't know if I'll even change it.
LS1 intake with cable operated throttle body.
Sumped factory tank with -8 feed and return.
Aeromotive A1000 pump mounted to frame.
Aeromotive Boost Referenced Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Deka 60lbs injectors.
Flipped factory manifolds with a 2.25" crossover.
Turbo (Gt45?) I don't know what to run yet. Either way it'll be a cheap egg roll turbo. Im stuck on what a/r would be good on a 4.8. I don't want a lag machine around town.
Cheap ebay intercooler.
Th350 with a big stall converter.
I know the biggest cost of the setup will probably be the fuel system. Do you think I should run that nifty of a fuel pump, or could I get away with a cheaper setup? Im not shooting for the moon. I think I'd like to reach 525rwhp.
Another note. I don't have E85 where I live. It'll have to run on 93.
yes a walbro or bosch 044 pump will be overkill for your goals and if you don't have the injectors yet buy 80#and you will have room to grow.as for a turbo the on3 76/65 or 78/75 is smaller in size or find a tc76 or tc78 turbonetics. and keep that converter tight or you will slip right thru your powerband. like 32-3400 stall .
