I've been wanting something different for a while now, and since my engine's broke it's the perfect time for a change. Here's what I want:
#1 Much improved driveability (like stock)
#2 More power
Those two don't really go together NA, so I'm thinking a single turbo setup is the way to go. Here's what I have in mind.
351W, stock crank, H beam rods, forged pistons, 9:1 compression. Re-use my current top end, AFR 225 heads and Vic 5.8 intake. Mild cam from FTI. I'm not sure what turbo to go with, but the S400 seems to be a popular choice.
I know this setup will make ridiculous power with boost, but I'm not sure how it will behave NA. I can't afford this all at once so I just want to get it running this winter, then work on the turbo next winter. My main concern is how much low end torque it'll make with the huge heads and intake. I don't need 350+rwtq at 2000 rpm like my current setup made, but I don't want it to be a dog off the line either.
Any suggestions/comments? Is 9:1 too much compression for pump gas? Should I go with a small stroker kit instead of the stock 351? I'm on a tight budget, and my HP goal is only 500rwhp for now so I don't need a huge 427 stroker or anything like that. After a fuel system upgrade I'll go for 650+rwhp, but 351ci should still be plenty big enough to reach that goal.
#1 Much improved driveability (like stock)
#2 More power
Those two don't really go together NA, so I'm thinking a single turbo setup is the way to go. Here's what I have in mind.
351W, stock crank, H beam rods, forged pistons, 9:1 compression. Re-use my current top end, AFR 225 heads and Vic 5.8 intake. Mild cam from FTI. I'm not sure what turbo to go with, but the S400 seems to be a popular choice.
I know this setup will make ridiculous power with boost, but I'm not sure how it will behave NA. I can't afford this all at once so I just want to get it running this winter, then work on the turbo next winter. My main concern is how much low end torque it'll make with the huge heads and intake. I don't need 350+rwtq at 2000 rpm like my current setup made, but I don't want it to be a dog off the line either.
Any suggestions/comments? Is 9:1 too much compression for pump gas? Should I go with a small stroker kit instead of the stock 351? I'm on a tight budget, and my HP goal is only 500rwhp for now so I don't need a huge 427 stroker or anything like that. After a fuel system upgrade I'll go for 650+rwhp, but 351ci should still be plenty big enough to reach that goal.