Well, I had originally planned on putting N2O on my car sometime in next year. However, after reading a multi page post over on the corral by Woody, all pertaining to cracked blocks, I decided that I probably shouldn't be spraying. Not that it can't be done safely, but I know I will not stop with a 100HP shot. This, and after adding up the cost of going nitrous, the right way, and adding up the cost of a new HCI combo (minus what I can make back selling mine), the cost was negligible.
That being said, I picked up a brand new set of Roush/RHS 215 heads for cheap the other day. I know they are large for my 331, but if Nik can get away with 205's on a 302, I think I can do it with 215's. I have already talked with a few others, and I think I will stick with my N41 cam with 1.7rr for now. That should keep my rpm range where I need it to be (shifting 6000-6300). I will be using either a Systemax II or TFS R intake.
My unknown: I currently have Edelbrock ceramic shorties. My buddy tells me not to go to long tubes because they are a pain in the rear. I know I will be leaving some on the table with the shorties, but how much is the question. Are long tubes worth the effort? This is a street/strip car. My goal with this car is a fast (strong 11 second) car with AC, power steering and drivable. I do drive it on the street a lot, so take this into consideration when recommending.
So what do yall say? Shorties or long tubes, and please give any real world experiences with either.
Thanks,
Joe
That being said, I picked up a brand new set of Roush/RHS 215 heads for cheap the other day. I know they are large for my 331, but if Nik can get away with 205's on a 302, I think I can do it with 215's. I have already talked with a few others, and I think I will stick with my N41 cam with 1.7rr for now. That should keep my rpm range where I need it to be (shifting 6000-6300). I will be using either a Systemax II or TFS R intake.
My unknown: I currently have Edelbrock ceramic shorties. My buddy tells me not to go to long tubes because they are a pain in the rear. I know I will be leaving some on the table with the shorties, but how much is the question. Are long tubes worth the effort? This is a street/strip car. My goal with this car is a fast (strong 11 second) car with AC, power steering and drivable. I do drive it on the street a lot, so take this into consideration when recommending.
So what do yall say? Shorties or long tubes, and please give any real world experiences with either.
Thanks,
Joe