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Old May 12, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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So I'm leaning toward a boosted build, preferably turbo. But I would like other members input, what they've ran with, good, bad, whatever.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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How deep are your pockets? A turbo build with a forged moter will cost you $15,000(+-).
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...induction.html
I have about $14,000 into my setup right now and I'm still saving for a $2,500 rear end.
If your on more of a budget build a bigger CI engine and spray it. If $$$ doesn't matter I would go forged 347ci + turbo.
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Cash isn't too much of an issue right now... active duty pay plus no bills plus my bonus coming in in july equals me making the car fast ha ha
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Then go for the forged internals turbo build. Go for a 402+ CI motor if your pockets are deep enough.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Cash isn't too much of an issue right now... active duty pay plus no bills plus my bonus coming in in july equals me making the car fast ha ha
Well.... Stroker + turbo
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Set a budget first
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I am with 99blancoss. You need to set a budget and time expectations, this will help you avoid changing you mind in the middle of the build and starting from scratch (waste of time and money). I would go Stroker N/A (I am actually getting one once I save up some money).
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