Guest the_dj Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Money aside, I've been researching a monster project. I though for a long long time about turbos, but have been thinking lately that I wouldn't need/use them for anything. Here is my design: Dart Iron Eagle Small Block Chevy Eagle 4340 Forged 427 cubic inch 11:1 bottom end AFR 227cc race heads, 4 angle valve job, top quality work Cam on the order of 250 degrees, .600+ lift TEC3 engine control Holley Stealth Ram With the engine control's 4 stage nitrous control, I'm thinking a 400-500 shot for the track would be exactly what the Dr. ordered. Any suggestions with this? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 what you promised, you must perform.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Did you just win the Lotto?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_dj Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 No, but let's just say someone wants my car to be looking miiiighty nice for an upcoming showing Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Originally posted by the_dj:With the engine control's 4 stage nitrous control, I'm thinking a 400-500 shot for the track would be exactly what the Dr. ordered. Any suggestions with this? Sam Yeah, I suggest you get your will in order... (sorry that was morbid, but just kidding... ) Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigjim240z Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 you think it will be faster than the leaf blower mod?...u didnt give us and feed back on how that thing went after you installed it...thats sooooo funny man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Sweet engine; I don't think you'll ever break it! Sounds like a plan, just make sure it get adequate oil and you're there. Bring a clean change of underwear. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_dj Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Man, I can't make up my mind. It's really a decision between what is listed, and the same engine only 8:1 compression and 16psi boost on an F-2 procharger. That F-2 would remove any impression of sleeper-ism I planned to keep....Not like it matters when you have 750+++ hp on tap. I dunno. I'm supposed to figure this all out and then make a final proposal to sponsor. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 The law of diminishing returns seems to apply to small block Chevy's when it comes to displacement. I think you can make as much power building a 406 and not have as many problems with rod/crank/cam clearance. Crank and pistons should be cheaper as well. The slightly shorter stroke should be more tolerant at 11:1 also. My buddy just built a 427 small block for his S10. 550 hp with Victor Jr heads, but it has TOO much cam and TOO much compression IMO as I like to maintain streetability. Chevy high performance built the GM 383 HT and got nearly 500 hp and over 500 lb ft for about $6000. I think you are right to stay 250 or less a .050 on the cam. The trend with turbo V8 is smaller displacement rather than larger. A 327 or 350 is the way to go for forced induction IMO, and all that money you saved on the big stroke/bore parts can be spent on turbos and manifolds. If the motor isn't the killer on your wallet, the mods to the car for those power levels will be! I'm just not a nitrous fan although I have run it on a couple of different cars. It just gets to be a hassle not having the bottle on when you want it, not having a full bottle when you need it, driving all over trying to get it filled, having to re-hydro test the bottle every couple of years, wiring, plumbing, bottle heaters, purge valves, etc. Long term, turbos are probably cheaper, and definitely quieter. Being fast and quiet is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Is that with or without the leaf blower? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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