The $6k throw down...
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Originally Posted by 68maro
02 fbody home port the heads F/I cam like a t78 single turbo with upgraded arp rod and main and head bolts. converter
Also, why is everyone choosing the GN when they're not even available in manual? Never understood the fun in street racing when you just punch and steer. I'd go with the 03. Maybe heavy, but Kenney Belle the beast with suspension and DR's and it's a wrap.
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Originally Posted by j_rock
Auto is better for a turbo car...
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Originally Posted by 68maro
02 fbody home port the heads F/I cam like a t78 single turbo with upgraded arp rod and main and head bolts. converter
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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS
Exactly what he said. You would be able to run with a LOT of fast cars.
I seconde this....wait...I mean I third this. For 6k, the fbod can hold it's own for sure.
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Pardon me if I am mistaken, and I probably am, but isn't the Cobra the only one of these options with forged internals? I realize that with 6k you could replace the internals in the others, but the 03/04's are already built for whatever you throw at em. I would think you could be @ 700hp+ easy for 6K, and still have cheese left over to replace the IRS and chop some weight off that pig.
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I think this thread is pretty useless since #1 it's in street racing, and #2 it doesn't take into account the price of the vehicle to begin with.
I mean, if I had 6K to throw at any car? Gee...probably a Bugatti Veyron. Starts at 1000hp. Or a Tommy Kaira ZZII. 550hp, AWD, and 2000lbs. Plus it's the skyline engine, so 6K in that engine would net you a ton of hp. Ahh screw it, I'll just take an F22 Raptor.
I mean, if I had 6K to throw at any car? Gee...probably a Bugatti Veyron. Starts at 1000hp. Or a Tommy Kaira ZZII. 550hp, AWD, and 2000lbs. Plus it's the skyline engine, so 6K in that engine would net you a ton of hp. Ahh screw it, I'll just take an F22 Raptor.
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I just wanted to see how many people on a ls1 website would choose an ls1 over a few other great powerplants with a budget for modding. Its pretty obvious that people still know old school GNs can kick *** when setup right w/o busting the bank. A 03 cobra, 87 GN, and a TT supra can all get pretty close to 700hp on that budget. I wish somebody that can do that, all motor, w/ a ls1.
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Originally Posted by j_rock
...I wish somebody that can do that, all motor, w/ a ls1.
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Im ready for a LS7 to come out and see what people can do with it. I think in a couple more years big bore H/C gen III small blocks will be sneaking up on 700hp all motor. Its just a matter of time. I think the gen IV is gona do it first.
Last edited by j_rock; Jul 22, 2004 at 12:02 PM.