to heads and cam or not, that is the question
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to heads and cam or not, that is the question I bought a 99 frc corvette. Im gettin a twin turbo system that will have twin 44 mm turbos. Will a set "that I already have" of patriot stage 3 2.08 heads and a futral F-4 226-226 / 575-575 on 114+4 make more power relieably on the same 10 pounds of boost than the stock heads and cam. Very simple question, drivablilty is very good with this setup so thats not a problem. What do you guys think ? How much more power if any ? I already know the stock bottom end will be at its max so I will have a very safe tune also.
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I bought a 99 frc corvette. Im gettin a twin turbo system that will have twin 44 mm turbos. Will a set "that I already have" of patriot stage 3 2.08 heads and a futral F-4 226-226 / 575-575 on 114+4 make more power relieably on the same 10 pounds of boost than the stock heads and cam. Very simple question, drivablilty is very good with this setup so thats not a problem. What do you guys think ? How much more power if any ? I already know the stock bottom end will be at its max so I will have a very safe tune also.
Check out this Corvette that we added twin turbo's to. http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=26 Bob
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That is a very good wright up. I have seen this car before and all I can say is Im glad I didnt buy the HP kit.
Compression will be 10.4
I have no power goal what it makes is what it makes. But Im sure it will make 550-600 rwhp.
If it would be safer to run lower boost but have the power of the heads and cam I would probably do it.
Compression will be 10.4
I have no power goal what it makes is what it makes. But Im sure it will make 550-600 rwhp.
If it would be safer to run lower boost but have the power of the heads and cam I would probably do it.
Originally Posted by GTFORMULA
That is a very good wright up. I have seen this car before and all I can say is Im glad I didnt buy the HP kit.
Compression will be 10.4
I have no power goal what it makes is what it makes. But Im sure it will make 550-600 rwhp.
If it would be safer to run lower boost but have the power of the heads and cam I would probably do it.
Compression will be 10.4
I have no power goal what it makes is what it makes. But Im sure it will make 550-600 rwhp.
If it would be safer to run lower boost but have the power of the heads and cam I would probably do it.
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Any ideas om how much extra power it would make with 8 psi with new heads and cam over stock heads and cam.
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I'd sell the aftermarket heads and cam you have now and put the money towards a forged bottom end. You can keep you stock cam and heads and make plenty of power if setup right. A little porting and a cam swap later on will net more power and you'll not have to worry about the bottom end.
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Thanks for the input. I think Ill be swaping the heads and cam this weekend . I hate working on cars.
might want ot think of a new hobbie if you hate working on cars....by turboing your car you are asking for alot more work.
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Yes I meant that I dont enjoy working on them anymore. I love to race and go fast so if you dont have a **** load of money then I have no choise but to work on it my self.