Engine build started
Just looked it up in my install directions. It's a remote pressure transducer and only came with 2008+ kits. The directions are in a supplement that wasn't part of the standard directions. No part number.
The block looked identical to my stock block. I used all the covers off of my motor, even the factory stickers stayed on. You can't tell it from a stock motor.
Except for the supercharger
Yes, I went this route because I saved money. It all started with getting the Saleen stuff for $700 (cp pistons and manley h beams + rings, pins, bearings). I'm also not going for max boost so the 9.5:1 pistons are close to stock compression to retain unboosted power on the street. The frpp aluminator uses 8.7:1 pistons for higher boost applications.
Except for the supercharger

Yes, I went this route because I saved money. It all started with getting the Saleen stuff for $700 (cp pistons and manley h beams + rings, pins, bearings). I'm also not going for max boost so the 9.5:1 pistons are close to stock compression to retain unboosted power on the street. The frpp aluminator uses 8.7:1 pistons for higher boost applications.
I've been pounding on my engine for two straight years with 11 psi and at the 510 hp level and the only thing I have broke is a transmission. I got the dreaded third gear servo problem. I think the mistake a lot of people make is putting high boost levels with stock gears. When the trans goes into forth gear with a stock rear gear it loads the engine really hard and usually results in a rod failure. I have 4.10's and they take the load off the forth gear change. I have over 150 drag strip runs on my car since the blower install and no issues. Also interesting is the fact that I have never dynoed my car and have a box JDM tune. I don't even know what my A/F ratio is. My E/T numbers tell the real story of how much power I am making. My car weighs 3940 with me in it. I'm also pushing huge 285x40x18 Nitto's up front. My point is I think these stock engines can handle 500 RWHP as long as you choose the right gear and stay under or at 11 PSI.
Edit: for got to mention that I have 65,000 miles on the odometer as well.
Edit: for got to mention that I have 65,000 miles on the odometer as well.
Last edited by td1320; Apr 4, 2010 at 04:54 PM.
I've been pounding on my engine for two straight years with 11 psi and at the 510 hp level and the only thing I have broke is a transmission. I got the dreaded third gear servo problem. I think the mistake a lot of people make is putting high boost levels with stock gears. When the trans goes into forth gear with a stock rear gear it loads the engine really hard and usually results in a rod failure. I have 4.10's and they take the load off the forth gear change. I have over 150 drag strip runs on my car since the blower install and no issues. Also interesting is the fact that I have never dynoed my car and have a box JDM tune. I don't even know what my A/F ratio is. My E/T numbers tell the real story of how much power I am making. My car weighs 3940 with me in it. I'm also pushing huge 285x40x18 Nitto's up front. My point is I think these stock engines can handle 500 RWHP as long as you choose the right gear and stay under or at 11 PSI.
Edit: for got to mention that I have 65,000 miles on the odometer as well.
Edit: for got to mention that I have 65,000 miles on the odometer as well.
You are the one that was defending your reason for doing a bullit proof build but only going for mid to upper 400 HP because you were affraid of putting a rod through the side of the block. I was merely pointing out that the factory block can hadle the HP levels you are shooting for with no problems. It was already questioned by someone else. I was only giving proof that the stock block can handle 500 hp and live.
i'm not singling out any particular
person here, just making a general
observation.
it's fine for people to disagree with the
purpose or method of a project, but it
just shows a lack of class and sensitivity
to come into a thread for the sole
purpose of arguing.
no one cares if you have run 800rwhp
on a stock block for 5 years and made
450 passes down the track all on 87
octane with a canned tune.
show support or gtfo.
person here, just making a general
observation.
it's fine for people to disagree with the
purpose or method of a project, but it
just shows a lack of class and sensitivity
to come into a thread for the sole
purpose of arguing.
no one cares if you have run 800rwhp
on a stock block for 5 years and made
450 passes down the track all on 87
octane with a canned tune.
show support or gtfo.



