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It stops right here guy's. Play nice or it will be shut down.

Welcome Back Spence! You'll have to swing by the shop sometime... maybe even join us for the fly-in?

Great! I've been eye-balling the same plenum. Its quite proven and the concept seems solid. Turbobluestreak CFD'd mine. Give him a PM... maybe you can sweet talk him into yours. Would love to see the result.

Depends on what you want. If response and fuel efficiency are more important than an impressive dyno sheet (especially if only for 'bursts' of power), then I might lean towards a higher CR. I know a gentleman, in a stock bodied Z, thats run well beyond 200mph (documented) with something similar to what you describe. He understood what he was doing. I've also done it, although not on that level. Would I do it again? Heck no... its a pain in the backside.

'78 280...

Good to hear Its the level of challenge that makes the reward so rewarding. You're correct, Hugh... those things are pretty straight forward. There's a nearly infinite ability to integrate safety provisions, both invasive and non-invasive. I would caution on shutting the engine down, though. Its easy enough to accomplish, but I can't think of many scenario's that I'd be comfortable with that. However, a 'limp home' mode can be created for similar purposes.

Ditto

It has everything to do with the geometry, particularly roll centers and RC migration. Do some googling... its out there.

Thats not how I take what he wrote. From the pictures, it looks that way.

Since this is opinion based, I'll toss in my two cents... I've been nearly equally successful in both FWD and RWD... but the fun gods lean in favor of RWD... nothing like four-wheel steering to 'supercharge' adrenaline.

I'm thinking that Braaps concern was not limited to strength, but geometry.

Great question! Unfortunately, you'll get all sorts of opinions. Here's mine... in a word, yes. First I think there is some importance in distinguishing a C4... there are two varying front suspensions... '84 through '87 and '88 through '96. Within those will be further arguments. Putting those aside... Its not so much that a C4 is 'all that', but I think its reasonable to consider that there's ~15 years of technology difference (willfully acknowledging that technology is not always advancement). In summary, the S30's front suspension is high on kingpin & scrub, low on caster, with no appreciable ackerman, and coupled with high unsprung weight. Thats not an insult... just contrary to modern beliefs. There are a few members here that will argue either side with more savvy than I, but the point remains... The C4 front suspension leans more in the direction of improvement than not.

Agreed. It may be an illusion, but those rails seem wide.

If it is in fact out of a '96 Vette, it is (or was) an LT4.

I would actually prefer relevant information in relevant threads... even if it goes on for years. I believe the search engine is used to better effect, in that scenario. I think its asking a little too much to ask members to search in other forums. While its good advice to dispatch all of your resources, it would become a never ending can of worms, in my opinion.

Thank you A real privilege, without question. My hope is to live up to the standards of those before me. Tough shoes to fill, but I'll do my best. Thanks again for your support,

This thread will go back on topic or it will be closed. pavcon, I can appreciate English not being your first language. However, its no excuse for name calling or direct insults. You've been warned. If you would like to discuss this further, PM me and we'll sort it out. Good Day,

Tim, I just opened a new box of ARP head studs and the paperwork specifies 60 with moly lube. Not different terminology... different part. The main cap is the cast piece that fastens the crankshaft in, and contains the lower bearing half. Stock head bolt torque spec (done in three stages)... 29 lb/ft, 40 lb/ft, and finally 60. There is a recommended sequence, so either do some searching here or pick up a Haynes manual, FSM, etc, etc.

I agree, its not the most used tool in the shop... but it is my favorite. No CNC though, just manual.

There are probably a few of us that would be interested in your interpretation of the delta's of the TIT/TOT's?

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As Tony mentioned, its reasonably straight forward on a static dyno... and thats the key. With the dyno holding you at a specific RPM, you can tune for MBT (mean-best-torque). I wouldn't even begin to try it on an inertia dyno.