So, all these builds have caused me to be bitten by the turbo bug. I am really considering it and have been reading up a little, but you know how internet info can get. Here is my hypothetical plan:
Currently have a 10.8:1 stock block 331 with afr heads and custom cam.
Go from a .039 head gasket to a .060 head gasket and soften the chambers, which should put me at 10:1, maybe a little under. Re-gap the rings and add a stock cam. This should keep the power band low and keep revs to under 6k with the added displacement. This will also allow me to go from a 4.10 gear to a 3.27.
Use my existing AFM big tube shorties t0 build off of.
Tial BOV runs about $235.
Tial wastegate runs about $365.
MasterPower T70 (chinese) runs about $675.
Chinese intercooler, or no cooler and meth?
Larger injectors, will 42lbers be enough?
Stock lines and rails, existing 255 pump.
Another couple hundred $$$ in piping, connectors and v bands.
$1k for tuning software.
All in for less than $3k and can bbn probably recoupe $600-$700 out of my old parts. Goal would be 500rwhp under 6k rpms.
I rarely get to drive my car, so jackstands are no big deal. This is as much about challenging myself to a build as anything.
So, what am I missing? Recommendations on parts, directions, can I get a cheaper, reliable BOV and WG then the tial pieces?
Joe
Currently have a 10.8:1 stock block 331 with afr heads and custom cam.
Go from a .039 head gasket to a .060 head gasket and soften the chambers, which should put me at 10:1, maybe a little under. Re-gap the rings and add a stock cam. This should keep the power band low and keep revs to under 6k with the added displacement. This will also allow me to go from a 4.10 gear to a 3.27.
Use my existing AFM big tube shorties t0 build off of.
Tial BOV runs about $235.
Tial wastegate runs about $365.
MasterPower T70 (chinese) runs about $675.
Chinese intercooler, or no cooler and meth?
Larger injectors, will 42lbers be enough?
Stock lines and rails, existing 255 pump.
Another couple hundred $$$ in piping, connectors and v bands.
$1k for tuning software.
All in for less than $3k and can bbn probably recoupe $600-$700 out of my old parts. Goal would be 500rwhp under 6k rpms.
I rarely get to drive my car, so jackstands are no big deal. This is as much about challenging myself to a build as anything.
So, what am I missing? Recommendations on parts, directions, can I get a cheaper, reliable BOV and WG then the tial pieces?
Joe