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Old 03-12-2009, 09:54 PM
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Need to know a short block or a kit to throw in my bottom end to hold up to at least 15lbs of boost from a turbo setup any help would be awesome
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Old 03-12-2009, 10:09 PM
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get a better block first = dart
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Old 03-12-2009, 10:11 PM
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alright what about crank dish pistons and h beam rods
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Old 03-12-2009, 10:12 PM
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aluminum or cast blocks?
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Old 03-12-2009, 10:17 PM
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cast iron block, no need for aluminum, decide what your hp goal will be and then choose block accordingly and rest of build from there
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Old 03-12-2009, 10:33 PM
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I am running a Trickflow H/C/I and pushing 15lbs of boost through a Vortech. Car runs fine. It all depends on the tune and how much power you want to make. 400-475rwhp=can use stock block. Anything more look for a stronger block, like a Boss and forged internals.
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Old 03-12-2009, 10:38 PM
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yeah see i dont know how much boost it will actually push but 15 lbs min out of it
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Old 03-12-2009, 10:42 PM
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could always start out with just the turbo... and possibley a lower boost level and work up from there? ..... just a thought
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With your mods and a turbo@8psi, it will make close to 500rwhp easily. I would look into getting a stronger block and FORGED internals if you want a minimum of 15psi.
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Old 03-15-2009, 10:54 AM
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Well yeah its go big or go home now at this point im just having problems finding the right stuff that i need
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