Budget boost build. Tips?
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Budget boost build. Tips? So I've gone in a bunch of different directions with ideas, but I think I've about got my mind set, unless someone can give me some better ideas, keeping in mind this is a budget build.
Here's what I have currently.
Lq4 6.0
PRC stage 1 lq9 heads 72cc/.650 springs
238/242 .621/.624 113 LSA
Fast 102/102
Fast 36lb
Racetronix fuel system
As far as I know, the cam has to go, and the idea here is to boost till it pops, pick up a 5.3, boost till it pops, pick up a 5.3, etc.
I was looking at the stage 3 tick turbo cam to cover this. I want something pushing the limits, and useable in both an lq4 and an lm7.
Turbo, I'm going with the on3 non a/c fbody kit with the 78/75 upgrade.
Fuel is where I think I need the most guidance, especially when it comes to staying within budget. I intend to run e85. I'm currently between either the lingenfelter 350lph/msd pump booster/80lb, or on3 twin 320lph/80lb.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Here's what I have currently.
Lq4 6.0
PRC stage 1 lq9 heads 72cc/.650 springs
238/242 .621/.624 113 LSA
Fast 102/102
Fast 36lb
Racetronix fuel system
As far as I know, the cam has to go, and the idea here is to boost till it pops, pick up a 5.3, boost till it pops, pick up a 5.3, etc.
I was looking at the stage 3 tick turbo cam to cover this. I want something pushing the limits, and useable in both an lq4 and an lm7.
Turbo, I'm going with the on3 non a/c fbody kit with the 78/75 upgrade.
Fuel is where I think I need the most guidance, especially when it comes to staying within budget. I intend to run e85. I'm currently between either the lingenfelter 350lph/msd pump booster/80lb, or on3 twin 320lph/80lb.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Last edited by prjctSILVERKNIGHTy2k; Oct 2, 2016 at 05:47 PM. Reason: Typo
As far as the cam, there's no reason to go that big especially if you are doing a 5.3 later. Go with the stage 1 or 2 at the most.
As as far as pumps, look up Chrs1313 on here. He has a nice looking dual pump setup for the stock tank that's very reasonable in price.
As as far as pumps, look up Chrs1313 on here. He has a nice looking dual pump setup for the stock tank that's very reasonable in price.
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The list of parts you have are certainly not budget oriented. You could sell most of them and fund a big chunk of the turbo build. That cam has a ton of overlap. Stage 1 or 2 "turbo" cam will work fine. Twin 320 pumps will get you pretty far.
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My parts for my build weren't budget either , yet I paid less than budget parts and still got it all new! I have 1385.00 into a Huron v1 ac kit with a turbonetics 7868 billet ball bearing turbo . Under 2000 and everything needed to keep ac as well as control boost and to run it. It pays to shop forums for sure !
