N/A Motor Build - 700 rwhp???

[Red Snake]

Factoring in the minimum 400 pound difference between the 2 trucks (Reg. Cab vs. a Quad Cab), your numbers are correct based on both trap speeds and on r.w.h.p. comparisons, and equate to a 50 horsepower difference. As in Post # 111 above- there is an approx. 50 horsepower difference between properly ported Gen IIIs and a cam and a stock set of Strikers and a cam.

FIFTY horsepower is quite significant.

After a Gen III N.A. build is complete (with well ported Gen III heads), where would you find an additional 50 horsepower and at what cost (either monetary and/or drivability sacrifices)?

I asked myself that, and for me it was an easy decision.

Ronnie

Cost was the prohibitive factor for me. My complete build was under $6k. I'd have probably spent twice that if I went with the strikers since I was paying a tuner to do the work.

$6k for 50 hp wasn't worth it to me. If I did my own work like you I may have went the other way.

 

[bushido]

My car ran flawless just the other day at laguna seca, lap after lap. Again this is with Jeff Morey stage 3 ported heads, milled. These are NOT THE STRYKER HEADS. Gotta thank DC Performance again for the cam + head package they did. The car was fast as hell on the straights, and coming out of each corner..

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[RapidRonnie]

Cool; yes Jeff does a great job porting HIS OWN DESIGN heads..
Those heads do work really well...

Great shots of your car...I'm generally not a fan of the black wheel thing, but they really suit yours and look great!

Ronnie

 

[dragon rider]

That is one mean looking GTS bushido. I'm glad to know that it possible to reach 600 rwhp with a heads and cam package on GenIII motors. Gives me something to look forward to. I'll leave 800+hp cars to the guys and gals with bigger kahuna's than I. LOL

 

[dipapa]

It's good to read this discussion has taken a real
good turn more applicable to the original intent of this query.
I was more interested in knowing the posibilities of attaining those high N/A motor figures by a few resourceful and gutsy and well funded individuals. My motor build will still press onward of course with both managing costs, maximizing reliability and making good hp in mind.

 

[Dan Cragin]

Good luck on your engine build, Todd and Mike are great guys.