Building New Combo (Need Advice)

[mackey]

Well I have some graduation money to build a new combo but I have some questions about sizes etc. My end goal is to run a 75-100 shot of nitrous through the engine.

Combo
Trickflow Kit (I heard it doesn't come with lifters. If it is true which should I get)
190 or 255 intank fuel pump.
AFPR
Pro-M Meter 77 or 80?
Should I get 24 or 30 or 36lb injectors
3.73 or 3.55 Gears.
What guages should i get to moniter the engine.
Water Temp and whatelse

Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[Joes95GT]

Don't waste your money on gauges. The only thing they do besides tell you something that is unavoidable, is make your car seem "high profile," encouraging more people to break into it because they understand the value of those gauges. Buy a nice radiator and run a strong coolant mix if you are worried about water temperature. The car is going to run hotter with aluminum heads on it, there is nothing you can do about it.

Pro-M 80, calibrated for 24 pound injectors will work best.

You don't need new lifters. As long as your old ones are in good shape, re-use them.

3.73 gear minimum. You may even want to look into a 3.90 or 4.10.

What about the cam?

Joe

 

[zenboy99]

What trick flow kit would you get?

Most engine builders recomend getting new lifters when you get a new cam. Almost everyone I know is using the FMS lifters.

If you don't care about the looks of the plastic meter, then definitely get the Pro-M 80mm, its a great meter.

 

[94DreamGT]

If your car has lower miles and has not been raced hard, spending $100+ on a new set of lifters is probably a waste of money.

Pro-M 80 - Don't think you can even get the 77 anymore and it is more $$$ for same performance

24lbs - Shoudl be plenty. If you are planning more in the future, might want to look at 30lbs

Go 255lph pump...can't hurt going bigger and its the same price

AFPR - Get a Kirban

3.73's or 4.10's...your choice. Depends a lot on what kindof driving you are planning on doing too.

 

[HoofnIt]

Don't waste your money on gauges.

I disagree. A good watertemp gauge is a good idea, especially if you like to know what temp your engine is running at as opposed to the vague 'O' in NORMAL. I would also recommend an oil pressure gauge because the factory one is nothing more than an idiot light with a needle.

 

[mackey]

street heat kit. has to pass ma emissions and get me to college everyday.