S/C vs. 3 major N/A parts
01-12-2007, 02:42 AM
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RE: S/C vs. 3 major N/A parts
well if you SC first then build your block you might have to upgrade to a T trim down the line. or just upgrade to the T trim now and build the block later, then you can run some serious boost 
01-12-2007, 10:44 AM
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RE: S/C vs. 3 major N/A parts
Excellent topic.. I have been pondering the same question.
I am on the fence myself. I'd hate to spend the $ on NA and have wished I went SC after driving it a couple of months.
How about install pricing? Approx. how much have you S/C guys paid for install (mongoose kit) and approx how much on Cams/Heads install?
I am on the fence myself. I'd hate to spend the $ on NA and have wished I went SC after driving it a couple of months.
How about install pricing? Approx. how much have you S/C guys paid for install (mongoose kit) and approx how much on Cams/Heads install?
01-12-2007, 03:29 PM
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RE: S/C vs. 3 major N/A parts
ORIGINAL: MarineCorps03GT
Will I see more power,lower 1/4 times,and lower60fttimesfrom... a mongoosevortechkit... or Patriot heads, a DSS 5.0Stroker kit, andComp cams (which of course includes new valve springs, 3.73s, and2400+ torqueconverter)? They're basically the same price, that's why I ask... thanks.
Will I see more power,lower 1/4 times,and lower60fttimesfrom... a mongoosevortechkit... or Patriot heads, a DSS 5.0Stroker kit, andComp cams (which of course includes new valve springs, 3.73s, and2400+ torqueconverter)? They're basically the same price, that's why I ask... thanks.
from heads/cams maybe 50hp
stroker kit won't add much in the way of hp but will add some tq.
i'd do the blower first...and its easier to install.
01-12-2007, 03:45 PM
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RE: S/C vs. 3 major N/A parts
I was in your boat a few months ago. I really wanted the heads/cams/exhaust cuz of the lope. But I couldn't reason getting half the HP/$. I with an otherwise bone stock 2000 GT I'm rockin 352 rwhp.
01-12-2007, 03:48 PM
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RE: S/C vs. 3 major N/A parts
you will gain 100+hp from the Mongoose kit...
You can always get those cool things that go in your exhaust... they kinda look like a snail... They make all sourts of funny noises.. LOL man I wish I could afford Turbos
01-12-2007, 04:41 PM
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RE: S/C vs. 3 major N/A parts
i say mongoose kit, even though i am biased...
more power/$...way LESS installation cost, and as stated you can always up the boost on your current S/SQ/T trim if you ever forge the motor...plus you can brag that you have a blown GT
more power/$...way LESS installation cost, and as stated you can always up the boost on your current S/SQ/T trim if you ever forge the motor...plus you can brag that you have a blown GT