I'm sure everyone knows I have been building a NA 2V by now, but you may not be aware of what all has changed recently. As the project matured, I got further away from the goal that I started for. The goal, at first, was to build a relatively inexpensive 2V with 350RWHP and decent TQ numbers. Well, I returned to that first plan over the past two months. Mind you, the actual build is continuing and the sheet metal intake and some other goodies will be added after the first of the year.
The Goal:
Build a 350 RWHP with readily available parts/pieces that normal enthusiasts can affordably acquire and still have a streetable car. So , I used the stock PI intake, 75mm TB, Accufab plenum, stock driveshaft, stock water pump, JLT intake, stock fuel rails, BBK LT headers, BBK H-pipe, stock bore and stroke, diamond flat top pistons with valve reliefs, H-beam rods (for N2O use if applicable), stock crank, heavy 17"x10.5" wheels, Patriot stage 2 heads, and a Comp cam (this was custom ground), aluminum Spec flywheel, and all other "swap over" stock components. I also decided to only spray a 150 HP shot since the stock intake was used and there have been some documented problems with the stock intake puddling with a single nozzle system.
Unfortunately, the 350 just wasn't in the cards, but I was delightfully surprised with the TQ numbers. The motor is very "streetable" has some good broad power. The PI intake has proven to run out of air around 6800 RPM's, but I am sure most people would not be discouraged by this fact. I invite anyone in the area to come have a ride and see what you think.
I still plan on adding an aluminum DS, electric water pump, 15" drag lite wheels and the Logan intak set up in search of 400 RWHP, but I am very pleased with the motor so far. I am also going to set up a progressive 250 shot when the intake is installed.
BTW: 606 Ft. Lbs. feels awesome. It actually broke the tires loose tonight at 90+ MPH in fourth gear on the bottle.
LET THE FLAMING BEGIN............
The Goal:
Build a 350 RWHP with readily available parts/pieces that normal enthusiasts can affordably acquire and still have a streetable car. So , I used the stock PI intake, 75mm TB, Accufab plenum, stock driveshaft, stock water pump, JLT intake, stock fuel rails, BBK LT headers, BBK H-pipe, stock bore and stroke, diamond flat top pistons with valve reliefs, H-beam rods (for N2O use if applicable), stock crank, heavy 17"x10.5" wheels, Patriot stage 2 heads, and a Comp cam (this was custom ground), aluminum Spec flywheel, and all other "swap over" stock components. I also decided to only spray a 150 HP shot since the stock intake was used and there have been some documented problems with the stock intake puddling with a single nozzle system.
Unfortunately, the 350 just wasn't in the cards, but I was delightfully surprised with the TQ numbers. The motor is very "streetable" has some good broad power. The PI intake has proven to run out of air around 6800 RPM's, but I am sure most people would not be discouraged by this fact. I invite anyone in the area to come have a ride and see what you think.
I still plan on adding an aluminum DS, electric water pump, 15" drag lite wheels and the Logan intak set up in search of 400 RWHP, but I am very pleased with the motor so far. I am also going to set up a progressive 250 shot when the intake is installed.
BTW: 606 Ft. Lbs. feels awesome. It actually broke the tires loose tonight at 90+ MPH in fourth gear on the bottle.
LET THE FLAMING BEGIN............
