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Nov 19, 2017 | 03:22 PM

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Need advice...Adding turbo

Ok, so I purchased a vehicle from a friend. I have been working on this car with him for 6 years now. The motor has been rebuilt by a reputable engine builder up north. My goal is to have a vehicle on high boost that can obtain 1000+whp and on low boost be around 700whp for a weekend toy. The car is a 91' Nissan 240sx. It weighs roughly 2400lbs. T56 transmission. Adding an S480 turbo, 90lb injectors, pump gas. Engine build specs are attached as well as cam specs. Not sure on valve train as it was done by another builder, but I know there is good stuff in there. LOL.

Is my cam good for this setup? Are my goals obtainable? I've had turbo vehicles in the past. Just new to LS turbo setups. Pending feedback from this thread will determine what I buy this week for black Friday.

Thanks for your feedback in advance.

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Nov 19, 2017 | 06:02 PM

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As far as the cam specs,I would ask the guy who designed it(Ed @ Flowtech).he'll know better than anyone if it will be the right cam for your goals.

Nov 19, 2017 | 06:22 PM

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you might want bigger injectors

Nov 20, 2017 | 06:45 AM

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you might want bigger injectors

120s?

Nov 20, 2017 | 08:36 AM

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120s?

I was making 840 on 80lb injectors and meth. You'd probably want at least 100 lb injectors if you are running just 93 and 160+ if running E85.

Nov 20, 2017 | 01:34 PM

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You could do meth, that's what I've been advocating lately.

Nov 20, 2017 | 02:27 PM

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Gotta ask a question.
How much of the block was filled?

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Nov 22, 2017 | 09:57 PM

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Gotta ask a question.
How much of the block was filled?

In for a response to a question the OP doesn't understand. I flip-flop between loathing and laughing at the "fast and furious" people this forum has attracted.

Dec 8, 2017 | 06:45 PM

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This is not a drag car. Why would I fill the block? LOL

Dec 8, 2017 | 07:21 PM

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The receipt for the engine lists block fill as something that was done. Better check it out. If it wasn't filled that receipt doesn't belong to that block.10th item down is block fill description is block fill for water jackets.

Dec 8, 2017 | 07:36 PM

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This is not a drag car. Why would I fill the block? LOL

And I had to wait almost 3 weeks for the punchline to the joke I made...

Dec 8, 2017 | 07:42 PM

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It is pretty funny. "LOL"

Dec 10, 2017 | 06:03 AM

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This is true...And the block was filled...Joke is on me..

Back on topic!!!

Dec 10, 2017 | 07:52 AM

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Damn I'm sorry. All joking aside that sucks how far was it filled. I ran one filled to the water pump holes but that was a sbc and it didn't work out well.

Dec 10, 2017 | 09:08 AM

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i ran a filled block on a street & strip car. once I added an oil cooler it was fine. i would suggest adding an oil temp gauge though.

Dec 10, 2017 | 09:46 AM

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Gametech, fast and furious? I'm an LSx newb for sure but at least I take the time to read.

OP,
I know plenty of Drag racers who half fill OEM blocks to stabilize the bottom end. Some of them run them on the streets, might not be going cross country but it's fine for running around town.

Dec 10, 2017 | 06:02 PM

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My comment was directed at the fact that the OP hadn't even noticed why you were asking the question. It had nothing to do with you.

Dec 14, 2017 | 12:01 PM

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My comment was directed at the fact that the OP hadn't even noticed why you were asking the question. It had nothing to do with you.

I acknowledge that I didn't understand the question...However the whole attracting "fast and the furious" comment was unnecessary. I have been in the car scene for a very long time and have had several fast cars. Just because I wasn't aware of what the filling of the block meant? I haven't ever had a block filled. I happened to purchase a motor and it came with the receipts...I didn't have a clue when I read it what "filled" meant. Guess I am a loser, newb, fast and the furious ricer.