Advice on 2v build
#1
Advice on 2v build
I've owned my 2000 gt for 9 years and have only managed to install the basic bolt ons. I'm now ready for some real horsepower. I've been a silent member on here for years now and I know you guys could point me in the right direction. I have 6500-7500 to play with and not sure which route to take. I don't have any specific goals I just want as much hp with no nitrous. Also I'm looking for advice on specific brands, sizes, etc, not just someone saying to get forged internals, head work, cams and a blower
Thanks!
Thanks!
#3
I have a 2001 GT vert. I'm doing the same. Stepping up a little. I am going with a long block from MMR. trick flow heads, Stage 2 cam, forged etc... that falls in your price range. Not sure what you are looking for if you don't want heads, cams, Sc,Turbo or spray. But check out MMR http://www.modularmotorsportsracing.com
I'm not an engine builder or have the time or knowledge to build one, so a long block built, degreed, timed, balanced blueprinted etc is perfect for me. Just button it up, and swap my motor in. Might even recoup a few bucks selling the original motor which still runs.
That help any?
I'm not an engine builder or have the time or knowledge to build one, so a long block built, degreed, timed, balanced blueprinted etc is perfect for me. Just button it up, and swap my motor in. Might even recoup a few bucks selling the original motor which still runs.
That help any?
Last edited by Sandmanbjj; 12-14-2015 at 08:20 AM. Reason: Adding info
#5
Do you have a specific goal or hp number you're trying to hit?
How much of the work are you planning on doing yourself? You have a good budget but if not doing the work yourself a fair amount of it is gonna get sucked up in labor.
Personally I would go with a blower. You can piece together all the stuff you need (centri head unit, bracket, fuel mods, heat exchanger, plumbing and a few other odds n' ends for around $3500), pushing 9 or 10 psi and get up around 400rw. Then use some of the rest of the money for improvements to chassis/suspension and brakes. Install is something that most people with moderate skills and a decent set of tools can knock out in a weekend. If you want to stay n/a and do heads/cams etc the work is a bit more involved.
I know that you wanted more specific info or recommendations but you kinda threw out a bit of a generic question there, so... Once you arrive at the decision of how you want to generate an increase in power and have more specific questions then it will be easier to provide you with more specific answers. There's absolutely nothing wrong with an n/a build but just keep in mind that you're gonna spend $3-4K in parts depending mostly on what heads you use (Trickflow makes the best but they're also a $grand more than anybody else's) and end up with 320ish at the tires, vs 400ish if you went with a blower and spent about the same. IMO, the only way an n/a build makes sense is if you can do the work yourself. Otherwise you're looking at (my best guess here) probably around $1000-1500 in labor plus you'll need some tuning.
How much of the work are you planning on doing yourself? You have a good budget but if not doing the work yourself a fair amount of it is gonna get sucked up in labor.
Personally I would go with a blower. You can piece together all the stuff you need (centri head unit, bracket, fuel mods, heat exchanger, plumbing and a few other odds n' ends for around $3500), pushing 9 or 10 psi and get up around 400rw. Then use some of the rest of the money for improvements to chassis/suspension and brakes. Install is something that most people with moderate skills and a decent set of tools can knock out in a weekend. If you want to stay n/a and do heads/cams etc the work is a bit more involved.
I know that you wanted more specific info or recommendations but you kinda threw out a bit of a generic question there, so... Once you arrive at the decision of how you want to generate an increase in power and have more specific questions then it will be easier to provide you with more specific answers. There's absolutely nothing wrong with an n/a build but just keep in mind that you're gonna spend $3-4K in parts depending mostly on what heads you use (Trickflow makes the best but they're also a $grand more than anybody else's) and end up with 320ish at the tires, vs 400ish if you went with a blower and spent about the same. IMO, the only way an n/a build makes sense is if you can do the work yourself. Otherwise you're looking at (my best guess here) probably around $1000-1500 in labor plus you'll need some tuning.
#6
Some other things to consider, you could start first upgrading suspension, brakes, and drive line to handle that new power you're planning on putting to the car if there is any OEM parts remaining. I have about $4k saved and it's all going into trans, rear end, ring and pinion swap, and aluminium driveshaft, That's puts me at $3606.00, that includes fluids, and all the other stuff that's overlooked. My 2000 GT is low mileage, but it's had a rough life from previous owner who was a complete moron when it came to cars. I had considered a Coyote swap and did the math and some research, it's $15K easy, and yes, you can cut corners, but me personally if I'm going to go through all that, engine and everything else had better be new.
Last edited by Seabee1993; 12-15-2015 at 09:46 AM. Reason: typo
#8
$2,000- Centri Supercharger ($1500 SC build)
$3,000-MMR 900 Forged Shortblock
$2,000-Install + dyno
If you need help with the SC build let me know.
$3,000-MMR 900 Forged Shortblock
$2,000-Install + dyno
If you need help with the SC build let me know.
Last edited by Soldier GT; 12-15-2015 at 07:19 PM.
#10
I've owned my 2000 gt for 9 years and have only managed to install the basic bolt ons. I'm now ready for some real horsepower. I've been a silent member on here for years now and I know you guys could point me in the right direction. I have 6500-7500 to play with and not sure which route to take. I don't have any specific goals I just want as much hp with no nitrous. Also I'm looking for advice on specific brands, sizes, etc, not just someone saying to get forged internals, head work, cams and a blower
Thanks!
Thanks!
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P.S. Feel free to verify any of what I told you here for yourself.