How much boost can this engine handle
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How much boost can this engine handle
Buying a 383 stroker lt1 shortblock. How much boost can this engine handle also could I use nitrous on this set-up - no more then a 75 shot and does the cam seem aggressive over the hot cam
JE pistons Extreme duty 3.75" stroke, 6.0" rod, -28 degree inverted dome 9.0-1 compression
6.0" Eagle H-beam rods w/ L-19 bolts
Eagle 4340 forged crankshaft 3.75" stroke internal balance 1-piece rear main
complete rotating assembly balanced
Comp cams custom turbo cam .544/.544 230/230 115
JE pistons Extreme duty 3.75" stroke, 6.0" rod, -28 degree inverted dome 9.0-1 compression
6.0" Eagle H-beam rods w/ L-19 bolts
Eagle 4340 forged crankshaft 3.75" stroke internal balance 1-piece rear main
complete rotating assembly balanced
Comp cams custom turbo cam .544/.544 230/230 115
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is it a 2 bolt or a 4 bolt block? if its a 2 bolt block is it splayed? If it is see sig i havent had any issues. #s of boost depends on how big of a blower/turbo you are running 20#s from a t67 isnt the same as 20#s from T88
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Originally Posted by detroit_903
Thanks everyone. I'm just looking for this shortblock to handle around 600rwhp and same amount of torque. I have a t-67 turbo also. I'm not sure on the 2 bolt. I will need to check that out - Mike