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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Ok guys I am purchasing a built longblock and I wanted to know how much it would cost to do a swap. also where can I do it. This is what the longblock is coming with:

Arias 9.0:1 Pistons
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RC 650cc Injectors already wired in and installed
OEM Fuel Rail
OEM Intake Manifold and Plenum

It doesnt have cams so I was wondering if its safe to hit 550whp with the stock cams?

I am also having Tubonetics upgrade my turbo to a T66
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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You can check with Danzio Performance in Lake Elsinore if you want to use a local shop... www.danzioperformance.com

Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
Ok guys I am purchasing a built longblock and I wanted to know how much it would cost to do a swap. also where can I do it. This is what the longblock is coming with:

Arias 9.0:1 Pistons
Pauter Rods
ARP Head Studs
ARP Main bolts
RC 650cc Injectors already wired in and installed
OEM Fuel Rail
OEM Intake Manifold and Plenum

It doesnt have cams so I was wondering if its safe to hit 550whp with the stock cams?

I am also having Tubonetics upgrade my turbo to a T66
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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you seem to have quite a motor there. I heard you got a really good deal
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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T66, haha...you're gonna up the boost on that thing.....depending on your goals man (and if it's sleeved) You might wanna go for a bigger tarby
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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T66, haha...you're gonna up the boost on that thing.....depending on your goals man (and if it's sleeved) You might wanna go for a bigger tarby
Why? That T66 will flow for 720 CHP..thats well int he 600s which is the highest anyone has gone without sleeves..

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So what is my max I can hit on the T66

and will I be ok without cams?
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
So what is my max I can hit on the T66

and will I be ok without cams?
Max airflow is about 720 hp worth of air. Without cams at least 550..
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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I can't believe you're spending all that money on the engine and not doing cams if you're going for such huge power. Seems like it'd be worth it in the long run to just save the extra $ for them now since it'd be cheaper to have them put in when the engine is being built
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
Max airflow is about 720 hp worth of air. Without cams at least 550..
as long as I hit 550whp whats the max with cams 720?
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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I can't believe you're spending all that money on the engine and not doing cams if you're going for such huge power. Seems like it'd be worth it in the long run to just save the extra $ for them now since it'd be cheaper to have them put in when the engine is being built

The reason for this is the engine is already built with what I posted but it has stock cams. If it was being built I would add the cams. But since its already built it would have to be ripped apart to install the cams
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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If the engine is still out, most of the work is done.. u can install cams quickly once the engine is out. I'd suggest doing cams so you won't loose massiave power after 5500rpm, especially with a single big turbo which makes power after 4500RPM.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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yeah, cams will get you about 50 more hp, with less boost. do it.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Tomi camsW!!! Do it Bro.... TWO DAYS I will have the map ready... whats your email send me a pm!
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With cams the sky is the limit...as high as you can go without sleeves..
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Originally Posted by sentry65
I can't believe you're spending all that money on the engine and not doing cams if you're going for such huge power. Seems like it'd be worth it in the long run to just save the extra $ for them now since it'd be cheaper to have them put in when the engine is being built
+1 Spend the $$$ imo and do the cams. Good luck with your swap...
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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ahh I guess I might as well if I do them I expect to hit 600whp what do you guys think
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
ahh I guess I might as well if I do them I expect to hit 600whp what do you guys think
twist my rubber arm! hahahahahahha. I see you are easily persuaded. Go with the cams.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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I guess I am
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so what cams should I go with and how much do they charge to install?

Has anyone here done cams themselves?
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
so what cams should I go with and how much do they charge to install?

Has anyone here done cams themselves?
JWT S2s would be good...
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