Some pics of my Engine Build Progress (56k warning)
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Originally Posted by mrtomcat
last picture was one of my old pistons, I had no idea it was gone, talking about great timing 
This is the APS Extreme Fuel System
I'm trying to stick with the APS 2.5 for now, I don't want the noise that the 3.5 make
WHP Goal for now is 600 to 650 but the engine will hold more power. I just wanted room for more power addiction later on.
The first run will be probably more around 550whp though because the engine is new and Sam wants to be conservative until it's fully broken in.
Clutch is the ATS Dual Plate
GT Motorsports is doing the work
and finally....as Alberto said: If you have to ask you can't afford it
This is the APS Extreme Fuel System
I'm trying to stick with the APS 2.5 for now, I don't want the noise that the 3.5 make
WHP Goal for now is 600 to 650 but the engine will hold more power. I just wanted room for more power addiction later on.
The first run will be probably more around 550whp though because the engine is new and Sam wants to be conservative until it's fully broken in.
Clutch is the ATS Dual Plate
GT Motorsports is doing the work
and finally....as Alberto said: If you have to ask you can't afford it
ye but its always nice to know how completly insane you are for spending x amount of money
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Originally Posted by fito
Looking really good tomcat.
but
you have spend all of that for 600hp? COMEON! with what you got there, you are looking @ 700 - 800hp easy!
but
you have spend all of that for 600hp? COMEON! with what you got there, you are looking @ 700 - 800hp easy!
600 learn how to master it....
700 learn how to master it...and so on
Wastegates are the Forge upgraded ones
It's being tuned this week and next week the roll bar is coming on. I'm praying to have it finally back by the end of next week
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TomCat... Looking good man...
I am guessing a lot of us are in the same boat... trying out new things and seeing how the new builds hold. I assume you went with the larger ARP head studs? Did you go for the HKS or the Cometic head gasket? Any changes to your cams? Just curious, as mine was dropped in yesterday and they should start tuning today.
Sam and his group do great work. (And Kudo's for getting you those pictures of the build process) I will be posting some pics of my stuff on my thread.
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I am guessing a lot of us are in the same boat... trying out new things and seeing how the new builds hold. I assume you went with the larger ARP head studs? Did you go for the HKS or the Cometic head gasket? Any changes to your cams? Just curious, as mine was dropped in yesterday and they should start tuning today.
Sam and his group do great work. (And Kudo's for getting you those pictures of the build process) I will be posting some pics of my stuff on my thread.
--B
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Originally Posted by Alberto
What are your 1/4 goals? How far into the 10's and what mph you looking for?
In a few months I will add the remaining parts for the roll cage and then hopefully get into mid 10's out there.
That's the plan for now
Originally Posted by Quijano187
Looks like a great investment!
Unfortunately, car modding is no investment...sure is a fun expensive as all *** hobby though. If he wanted to sell the car with part son it, he'd be lucky to get 50% of the parts cost, not even including labor!
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Originally Posted by mrtomcat
not sure on the headgasket, I know they doing the larger arp studs.
It has the JWT CAms
It has the JWT CAms
Enjoy the new setup and try to break her in gently. I get to spend my entire weekend driving around trying to get my miles in. Highway, City, stopping & letting the engine cool.. IT is gonna be a pain but well worth it come next week
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Originally Posted by Audible Mayhem
hey tomcat, you dont need an 8 point till you trap 135 or run 9.99
a five point will be good until then...
a five point will be good until then...
NHRA rule book states 5 point Roll Bar 11.49 and Roll Cage 10.99...
I did read something about a revision in DSport though that you don't need the cage till 9.99 if you have the OEM firewall...but I can't find it in the rule book.
What I need to figure out is if the ET Street 26x10.5x15 will still be sufficient or if I'll need to get something else and if what...any thoughts?