I’m ready to start acquiring parts and send this block to the machine shop, but I want to be sure my plan is going to work properly. I was hoping you guys could help me out with this.
Car background: 93 GT, 5 lug/cobra brake upgrade and full Maximum Motorsport suspension in progress. 3.73 gears
Here’s the original plan:
1. Have the block bored .030” over. Use the SCAT 331 stroker kit with Trick Flow pistons for the bottom end. My machine shop will balance the rotating assembly for me at that time as well.
2. I had hoped to use the Trick Flow Track Heat top end kit for a “less hassle” combo since everything is basically matched for me.
A. My concern here is it appears that the heads in the kit don’t have upgraded valve springs? It sounds like I’d want the upgraded springs.
B. I’ve also seen many comments saying that a custom cam would be better. Does a custom cam mean I’d need custom length pushrods? If it starts to look like half the kit isn’t what I want, then I’ll have to piece together a kit which defeats the purpose.
3. Upgrade fuel system with 30lb/hr injectors and I think a 255 fuel pump?
4. Exhaust. Would I prefer long tubes or shorties? If LT, do I go 1 5/8” primaries or 1 3/4”? I had planned on a simple flowmaster catback for that classic sound.
5. Tuning. I’m totally tuning illiterate. I have a Bazzaz on my race bike with an auto tuner and it does everything for me. The closest dyno to me would be a several hour drive. I worry about initial startup and of course running properly whenever I want to take the car out after a proper break-in period. I’ve looked at the megasquirt system and that seems like what I’d want. If I’m reading correctly, I can eliminate the MAF altogether with this? If not, what size MAF/TB would be best suited for this arrangement. Then would I be able to tune remotely through some of the guys in that big megasquirt thread? If I can eliminate the MAF, I would just run a fenderwell CAI.
I’ll probably put a new clutch in and reinstall the T-5 for now because it was flawless when removed. But I’d love to eventually put a T-56 in the car at some point. That’ll be an expensive project that I don’t feel is a necessity at this point. I realize the scat kit will require 28oz flywheel and harmonic balancer.
I’m sure I’ve probably forgotten some things so if any of you guys can lend some advice I’d greatly appreciate it. My main goal is a car that starts up and has good drivability and reliability. I have no certain horsepower goal, just a car that is peppy and can be driven through town just as well as the mountains. Thanks for any help.
Car background: 93 GT, 5 lug/cobra brake upgrade and full Maximum Motorsport suspension in progress. 3.73 gears
Here’s the original plan:
1. Have the block bored .030” over. Use the SCAT 331 stroker kit with Trick Flow pistons for the bottom end. My machine shop will balance the rotating assembly for me at that time as well.
2. I had hoped to use the Trick Flow Track Heat top end kit for a “less hassle” combo since everything is basically matched for me.
A. My concern here is it appears that the heads in the kit don’t have upgraded valve springs? It sounds like I’d want the upgraded springs.
B. I’ve also seen many comments saying that a custom cam would be better. Does a custom cam mean I’d need custom length pushrods? If it starts to look like half the kit isn’t what I want, then I’ll have to piece together a kit which defeats the purpose.
3. Upgrade fuel system with 30lb/hr injectors and I think a 255 fuel pump?
4. Exhaust. Would I prefer long tubes or shorties? If LT, do I go 1 5/8” primaries or 1 3/4”? I had planned on a simple flowmaster catback for that classic sound.
5. Tuning. I’m totally tuning illiterate. I have a Bazzaz on my race bike with an auto tuner and it does everything for me. The closest dyno to me would be a several hour drive. I worry about initial startup and of course running properly whenever I want to take the car out after a proper break-in period. I’ve looked at the megasquirt system and that seems like what I’d want. If I’m reading correctly, I can eliminate the MAF altogether with this? If not, what size MAF/TB would be best suited for this arrangement. Then would I be able to tune remotely through some of the guys in that big megasquirt thread? If I can eliminate the MAF, I would just run a fenderwell CAI.
I’ll probably put a new clutch in and reinstall the T-5 for now because it was flawless when removed. But I’d love to eventually put a T-56 in the car at some point. That’ll be an expensive project that I don’t feel is a necessity at this point. I realize the scat kit will require 28oz flywheel and harmonic balancer.
I’m sure I’ve probably forgotten some things so if any of you guys can lend some advice I’d greatly appreciate it. My main goal is a car that starts up and has good drivability and reliability. I have no certain horsepower goal, just a car that is peppy and can be driven through town just as well as the mountains. Thanks for any help.