For sure; would rather have a built short-block then all the TrickFlow cams and Heads....For the cost of the trick flow set up(heads and cams) you could have a short block built.
The big problem I would have with making 450 "easy" rwHP with a stock bottom end and a high-flow top-end is that, if the bottom end does let go, there's a very good chance one or both of these expensive new heads would be damaged too by shrapnel impacts...
For the cost of the trick flow set up(heads and cams) you could have a short block built.
Honestly, it depends on the tune. There's quite a big difference in making 450 rwhp on stock heads/cams with 12+ psi and making 450 rwhp on Trickflow stuff at only 8 psi. Typically, the killer of these engines is DETONATION, not excessive power. Come to think of it, I can't think of ever hearing of just a rod going through the side of the block. It's ALWAYS "yea, I had some detonation and popped a ring/piston/rod". That's what happened when my motor let go last year. To only make 450 with the Trickflow, it will have to be very de-tuned (read: very rich and not much timing), which is inherently going to be safer. That doesn't mean that you can't create a new window in the side of your block, but I feel it's much less likely. Granted it was with a turbo, but tank_567 was making north of 500 rwhp for a good while (and racing regularly with it) before his motor let go. And it was the oil pump of all things that failed on his car.
Out of curiosity, how much power does your car make now and what's the fastest car you've owned?
Good information. As of now the car is pretty much stock. The fastest car I ever owned was a 1990 5.0 with head, cam and intake. Roughly 300 to the wheels. Before some jerk totaled it I got use to the power and it started feeling very slow lol. I drove plenty of 400 wheel horse cars before and I want more than that.
Good information. As of now the car is pretty much stock. The fastest car I ever owned was a 1990 5.0 with head, cam and intake. Roughly 300 to the wheels. Before some jerk totaled it I got use to the power and it started feeling very slow lol. I drove plenty of 400 wheel horse cars before and I want more than that.
I go to Englishtown about 1-2 per year. I already have 315-35-17's. Could use some rear upper and lowers I suppose.Are you going to be racing in any form or is it just to spin the rollers on a dyno? Because 400 at the wheels and the ability to hook vs 500 and just spinning could be a wash in price. If you just want to hit say 500 that is cool, but sit down and plan out what you want first.
Honestly, it depends on the tune. There's quite a big difference in making 450 rwhp on stock heads/cams with 12+ psi and making 450 rwhp on Trickflow stuff at only 8 psi. Typically, the killer of these engines is DETONATION, not excessive power. Come to think of it, I can't think of ever hearing of just a rod going through the side of the block. It's ALWAYS "yea, I had some detonation and popped a ring/piston/rod". That's what happened when my motor let go last year. To only make 450 with the Trickflow, it will have to be very de-tuned (read: very rich and not much timing), which is inherently going to be safer. That doesn't mean that you can't create a new window in the side of your block, but I feel it's much less likely. Granted it was with a turbo, but tank_567 was making north of 500 rwhp for a good while (and racing regularly with it) before his motor let go. And it was the oil pump of all things that failed on his car.
Out of curiosity, how much power does your car make now and what's the fastest car you've owned?
I go to Englishtown about 1-2 per year. I already have 315-35-17's. Could use some rear upper and lowers I suppose.
My thoughts exactly! I have been thinking about purchasing a 03-04 Cobra or C5 Zo6 for awhile now. Trying to hold off until after I purchase my house. I need to be patient lol,.Spending another person's money is easy, but if you're not attached to the car a cobra maybe a better platform. Random thoughts.
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