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What would you do with $6000...?
PRC ls7 heads. My numbers were 439/377(mustang dyno). I sold the long block to someone with a stock rear so it will be good to see how much power he puts down. He should be close to 500rwhp on a dynojet.
The real good thing in my case is the fact they are going to engine dyno it for me. I can then measure my loss on a chassis dyno and know where I was.
The real good thing in my case is the fact they are going to engine dyno it for me. I can then measure my loss on a chassis dyno and know where I was.
Your not going to get all that with 6k. Decide on how much power you want and build your engine accordingly.
9"= $2400 408= $4000 for the sb, suspension is going to be about $1500-2000 when it's all said and done. Got heads for that 408? A 408 long block is $6599 from the least expensive sponsor.
Set a goal, have a budget, research it.
9"= $2400 408= $4000 for the sb, suspension is going to be about $1500-2000 when it's all said and done. Got heads for that 408? A 408 long block is $6599 from the least expensive sponsor.
Set a goal, have a budget, research it.
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Verdad Gallardo Your not going to get all that with 6k. Decide on how much power you want and build your engine accordingly.
9"= $2400 408= $4000 for the sb, suspension is going to be about $1500-2000 when it's all said and done. Got heads for that 408? A 408 long block is $6599 from the least expensive sponsor.
Set a goal, have a budget, research it.
9"= $2400 408= $4000 for the sb, suspension is going to be about $1500-2000 when it's all said and done. Got heads for that 408? A 408 long block is $6599 from the least expensive sponsor.
Set a goal, have a budget, research it.
It doesnt need to be less drivable. Thats what cubic inches are for. The more power you try and get out of smaller cubes the more radical the build becomes. If you want 550+ in a dependable setup I think you need to increase the cubes and take that running on the ragged edge out of the equation. A 408 is great. But n/a it isnt going to produce the torque and hp as easily as a 427-454.
I've changed my setup a little already. I didnt like the gas ported pistons in the one I was going with so I'm going to have built what I want, and not just take what was there out of haste.
I'm looking at a ls7 440 or 457. A 427 is probably all I really need but everyone and their brother has one now. I need to be different. I'm just going n/a and looking for as close to 600 rwhp with my car as I can.
I'm no expert by any means. Please do your own research as well and speak to different builders to get different views.
I've changed my setup a little already. I didnt like the gas ported pistons in the one I was going with so I'm going to have built what I want, and not just take what was there out of haste.
I'm looking at a ls7 440 or 457. A 427 is probably all I really need but everyone and their brother has one now. I need to be different. I'm just going n/a and looking for as close to 600 rwhp with my car as I can.
I'm no expert by any means. Please do your own research as well and speak to different builders to get different views.
I thought about a pro-charger but there are so many hidden costs that I felt I could get out of it cheaper by going with a whole new motor. Great plan and would have worked if I didnt get carried away with the new motor. Original plan was an L92 combo but somewhere along the line I lost track of it and wound up looking to put ls7 heads on top of the biggest bore and stroke I could find. 
I thought about a pro-charger but there are so many hidden costs that I felt I could get out of it cheaper by going with a whole new motor. Great plan and would have worked if I didnt get carried away with the new motor. Original plan was an L92 combo but somewhere along the line I lost track of it and wound up looking to put ls7 heads on top of the biggest bore and stroke I could find.
Don't sell a high mileage GenIII short. It's a 6 bolt so it can take the punishment and high mileage and still keep on "tickin" just like a Timex. With 6K I think I'd go Turbo, but a big cam, shaft mounts, CNCed heads and headers controlled by a reflashed PCM with money left over is a serious temptation.
I thought about a pro-charger but there are so many hidden costs that I felt I could get out of it cheaper by going with a whole new motor. Great plan and would have worked if I didnt get carried away with the new motor. Original plan was an L92 combo but somewhere along the line I lost track of it and wound up looking to put ls7 heads on top of the biggest bore and stroke I could find.
WHat ever you do at least make sure you put in a forged assembly, then you can go any route, turbo, blower, or nitrous. I am doing the chassis this winter, last winter was heads, cam, stall, gears, nitrous. Now I am at the limits of stock internals for another year. But don't forget supporting mods, a stock 10 bolt won't last long with any of the choices you make, they won't let you on the track without a cage once you dip into low 11's or 10's. And a 4l60e will only last so long making the kind of power you want. Good luck on your decision and keep us informed!
about to pick up my 7k mod project. Had TEA stage 2.5 heads, Futural F13 Cam, LS6 intake, Ported SLP LS6 oilpump, Pacesetters LT, TSP True Duals, AC Delete, LS2 Timing Chain, Bilstien shocks all around, 1" drop, new front and rear sway bars, new rotors and brakes.
Oh and a rebuilt T56 will all new stronger internals.
All in a 98 Z package
Oh and a rebuilt T56 will all new stronger internals.
All in a 98 Z package
