Where do you get your info?
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Where do you get your info? So where do people go to find advice on the right cam/ heads/ tuning/ compression ratios.... ECT? I know there is a lot of opinions but I have been searching for months trying to find information trying to find out exactly what i should use, what's the best set up, the right CR to only have to run only pump gas and what is the projected HP.
Now I'm not saying I just want someone to all the hard work for me but I feel like there is a better source to go to for more information. Locally I don't really have anyone I trust to go to that knows what they are doing and other than the tuning part I'd really like to build this motor by myself. I have even emailed various manufacturers but no good response. I'm just curious of where people are gathering their info? If anyone has another good sources are out there.
Now I'm not saying I just want someone to all the hard work for me but I feel like there is a better source to go to for more information. Locally I don't really have anyone I trust to go to that knows what they are doing and other than the tuning part I'd really like to build this motor by myself. I have even emailed various manufacturers but no good response. I'm just curious of where people are gathering their info? If anyone has another good sources are out there.
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id search forums and then I call the companies. most companies will take the time and talk with you. from what ive seen ls1 tech has gone down in the past 2 years or so. I wouldn't trust much. id rather talk to the people making the parts.
Read read read. The internet machine has more knowledge than you ever need for your build. Initiative will get you all your answers (AKA searching and searching some more, and then more, then read alot)....its all out there.
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I get that's what the forum is for. Hence the reason I am here but I have searched through 4 different forums and it's very hard to find good information that is specific to what I am looking for. Just seems like a lot of opinions you have to wade through. I'm just looking to see if there are other sources people go to. Ones that will help with my specific build and instead of trying to change my mind because they think their way is easier or cheaper.
I'm not trying to be too specific as to what my needs are because I think this may be somethings multiple people are having challenges with.
I'm not trying to be too specific as to what my needs are because I think this may be somethings multiple people are having challenges with.
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Readings and searching is not the problem. I have countless hours searching many places but the internet is filled with generic information and peoples opinions that you can spend hours reading just to get to the end to figure out you learned nothing at all. I'm hoping for specific sites, or sources for more technical answers. If any good sources exist.
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listen to the people that do it all the time with success. The guys that go fast and keep there **** together. Once you find those guys, average the information from them and make a good judgement call.
At the same time, proceed with caution. Just because there are a bunch of guys that have this turbo, on this many PSI and this much timing, does not mean it will work for your setup.
At the same time, proceed with caution. Just because there are a bunch of guys that have this turbo, on this many PSI and this much timing, does not mean it will work for your setup.
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Read, read read as others have said.
Also, call vendors and get recommendations. Tick, BTR, Lil'john, Forced Inductions to name a few - check vendor directory
You need to hammer out your goals first. (Be honest with yourself and be realistic)
Also, call vendors and get recommendations. Tick, BTR, Lil'john, Forced Inductions to name a few - check vendor directory
You need to hammer out your goals first. (Be honest with yourself and be realistic)
I spend hours just studying magazine articles, especially by the 'HEROS" of forced induction....Duttweiler, Nelson, Urban, and some others I cant think of right now. I like to look at trends and theory , not exact setups from them. Sources like LS1tech are great for exact setups because a lot of the guys give great feedback on their build threads on exactly what it took to make it work, IF it did . When I ordered my cam, I looked at Bullets master file, picked out what I thought would work for my build based on my research. Then I called Tim at Bullet, told him what I had come up with and let him explain what and why it needed to be tweaked.
The most important thing I think is to realize there is no exact perfect setup for you. Forced induction, especially turbo stuff is always evolving. What may have been the perfect setup for you last week will be old news in 6 months . Not to mention, you will change your idea of what is perfect once you get use to what you have.
Lastly, tell these guys what you want from a build and what you have to work with. That will put you ahead of the game before you start.
The most important thing I think is to realize there is no exact perfect setup for you. Forced induction, especially turbo stuff is always evolving. What may have been the perfect setup for you last week will be old news in 6 months . Not to mention, you will change your idea of what is perfect once you get use to what you have.
Lastly, tell these guys what you want from a build and what you have to work with. That will put you ahead of the game before you start.
In this forum you have to be very, very, specific.
We have builds from guys that have unlimited budgets to guys that reuse everything possible, both have their pros and cons.
You have to know what you want before you can ask any questions and you have to be able to provide specifics for what your goals are.
Be realistic, read through the countless build threads on here and see what relates to what you're looking for.
Everyone has a different idea of what makes the best power and why.
If you come in here and ask a question like "what is the best turbo?" not only will you get ignored but you'll probably get flamed beyond belief and leave angry because you didn't get the help you needed, not because no one wanted to help but because you weren't specific.
Ask yourself these questions:
Budget?
HP Goal?
Turbo, supercharger, N/A, N/A w/ nitrous?
Engine size?
Vehicle type?
Track car, what kind of track, 1/4 mi., 1/8 mi., autoX?
Street Car?
Pump gas with meth inj.?
We have builds from guys that have unlimited budgets to guys that reuse everything possible, both have their pros and cons.
You have to know what you want before you can ask any questions and you have to be able to provide specifics for what your goals are.
Be realistic, read through the countless build threads on here and see what relates to what you're looking for.
Everyone has a different idea of what makes the best power and why.
If you come in here and ask a question like "what is the best turbo?" not only will you get ignored but you'll probably get flamed beyond belief and leave angry because you didn't get the help you needed, not because no one wanted to help but because you weren't specific.
Ask yourself these questions:
Budget?
HP Goal?
Turbo, supercharger, N/A, N/A w/ nitrous?
Engine size?
Vehicle type?
Track car, what kind of track, 1/4 mi., 1/8 mi., autoX?
Street Car?
Pump gas with meth inj.?
Read read and read. Go by the people with actual success if you don't trust random comments. Search through ls1tech with the key words of what your looking for. If you don't find it google search it. If you still don't know after tons of reading then ask a question. It's better to do a lot of searching before asking a question...
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listen to the people that do it all the time with success. The guys that go fast and keep there **** together. Once you find those guys, average the information from them and make a good judgement call.
At the same time, proceed with caution. Just because there are a bunch of guys that have this turbo, on this many PSI and this much timing, does not mean it will work for your setup.
At the same time, proceed with caution. Just because there are a bunch of guys that have this turbo, on this many PSI and this much timing, does not mean it will work for your setup.
Well whatever build you think you have that is unique over the 10,000+ builds all over online with LS engines, I would have to assure you that all the information you are after is out there. You probably just dont know what to search for. So keep searching until you find it. I can guarantee all questions you have are out there already.
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as for my build, yes I will be very specific when asking those questions.
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So where do people go to find advice on the right cam/ heads/ tuning/ compression ratios.... ECT? I know there is a lot of opinions but I have been searching for months trying to find information trying to find out exactly what i should use, what's the best set up, the right CR to only have to run only pump gas and what is the projected HP.
Now I'm not saying I just want someone to all the hard work for me but I feel like there is a better source to go to for more information. Locally I don't really have anyone I trust to go to that knows what they are doing and other than the tuning part I'd really like to build this motor by myself. I have even emailed various manufacturers but no good response. I'm just curious of where people are gathering their info? If anyone has another good sources are out there.
Now I'm not saying I just want someone to all the hard work for me but I feel like there is a better source to go to for more information. Locally I don't really have anyone I trust to go to that knows what they are doing and other than the tuning part I'd really like to build this motor by myself. I have even emailed various manufacturers but no good response. I'm just curious of where people are gathering their info? If anyone has another good sources are out there.
Championship Engine Assembly, By Reher-Morrison
Maximum Boost, By Corky Bell
The publisher "S-A Design" has a lot of books that address many specific engine processes and are a great way to create foundation level knowledge as well as some very specific knowledge. Some of them are a little dated, but much of the principals are universal and valid in today's world too.
https://www.cartechbooks.com/
I'd start with David Visards "How To Build Horsepower"
Take a look at the other books available and choose one that covers the content you'd like to learn about. You'll find every subject... Cylinder Head Porting, Automotive math, Ignition, exhaust, carburetors, Fuel Injection, turbocharging, supercharging, blueprinting... A ton of specific titles to suit your curiosities.
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I find that books are best for creating and building knowledge, without all the confusing and sometime conflicting information available on Forums. I'd personally start with one or all of these books.
Championship Engine Assembly, By Reher-Morrison
Maximum Boost, By Corky Bell
The publisher "S-A Design" has a lot of books that address many specific engine processes and are a great way to create foundation level knowledge as well as some very specific knowledge. Some of them are a little dated, but much of the principals are universal and valid in today's world too.
https://www.cartechbooks.com/
I'd start with David Visards "How To Build Horsepower"
Take a look at the other books available and choose one that covers the content you'd like to learn about. You'll find every subject... Cylinder Head Porting, Automotive math, Ignition, exhaust, carburetors, Fuel Injection, turbocharging, supercharging, blueprinting... A ton of specific titles to suit your curiosities.
Championship Engine Assembly, By Reher-Morrison
Maximum Boost, By Corky Bell
The publisher "S-A Design" has a lot of books that address many specific engine processes and are a great way to create foundation level knowledge as well as some very specific knowledge. Some of them are a little dated, but much of the principals are universal and valid in today's world too.
https://www.cartechbooks.com/
I'd start with David Visards "How To Build Horsepower"
Take a look at the other books available and choose one that covers the content you'd like to learn about. You'll find every subject... Cylinder Head Porting, Automotive math, Ignition, exhaust, carburetors, Fuel Injection, turbocharging, supercharging, blueprinting... A ton of specific titles to suit your curiosities.
