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Nov 13, 2011 | 06:21 PM

autolabs_vero_beach

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358 ci lt1?

This is was i have to work with.

Lt1 95k miles no problems with motor.
Le2 package with cam
Lt headers
4l60E stock 3500miles
mail order tune for the mods.

I want to convert it to carb, and want ideas about making it a 358ci if possable,.I want to rev 7.5k-8k and want 10.8:1 compression.

Power goals 500hp
Do able with $4k buget?

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:22 PM

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Nov 13, 2011 | 06:25 PM

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Are le2's on the motor? Just do arp rod bolts on ur motor with those heads. Why go to carb? Le 2's would be fine right at 7k.

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:25 PM

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No way in hell you are getting 500 hp with a 4k budget.

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:32 PM

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well at least a start, its a project car. so if the cars don for 4-6months doesn't bother me.

4k to start me out. thats what i have in hand

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:34 PM

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Why do u want to spin so high rpms?

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:47 PM

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and why such low compression?

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Nov 13, 2011 | 06:49 PM

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lets just say, most of my short block cost was a little over 4 grand...

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:50 PM

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and why such low compression?

eh. i would but 93 is about the best i can find within 20ish miles

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:55 PM

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lets just say, most of my short block cost was a little over 4 grand...

only thing i'm not doing myself is machine shop stuff

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:56 PM

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my motor revs up pretty fast. just want some more rpms.

i also start hitting rev limiter at 134ish in overdrive
4.56 gears in a 10 bolt rear end.

why would u have 4.56 gears in a ten bolt?

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:56 PM

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daily driver as well?

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:58 PM

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set some realistic goals with your budget... machining alone can cost ~ 900 for a reliable set up... parts, go fish; rotating assemblies are usually 1800 or so depending on how wild you wanna get. not to mention everything else that nickel/dimes you to death.