What to do with $4000???

toxzzic1

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So here is my issue I have $4000 that I can spend. I have read forums until my eyes crossed. I thought that I could get some good ideas from you guys. Below is my current setup.​

eagle rods ​

forged probe pistons (Have no idea what series so makes the head selection a little tough)​

forged crank​

GT 40 heads worked​

Typhoon upper and lower Intake ​

Powerdyne BD11-A running 5-6# of boost

1" BBK spacer ​

BBK 75MM TB ​

E-cam​

36# INJ​

MAF calibrated for 36# injectors​

Custom chip​

FMU​

BBK headers ​

H pipe ​

flow masters, ​

373 gears, ​

all susp upgr​

msd 2 box with rev control. ​

255 in-tank pump.​

I bought the car with this combo. The car dyno'ed 348 rwhp​

 

hoopty5.0

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Sell the blower and engine then buy a 408. I happen to know of a new one for sale...

 

toxzzic1

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Can you give me some info on the 408

 

Bullitt347

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The smart thing to do would to be to pay down debt.........................but when have I ever been smart

That being said...........sell the GT-40's get some AFR or TFS aluminum heads. Sell the (Chinese)Typhoon intake and get a TFS intake or a Edelbrock Victor 5.0 EFI intake manifold...........for starters

 

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hoopty5.0

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I just listed it in the classifieds. Lmk if you have any further questions. Should put out around 550 at the crank

 

toxzzic1

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Luckily I have no debt. So with that said I am looking at a H/C/I swap. Rick at RNH is putting some stuff together for me. How much could I gain from a H/C/I swap?

 

bentley429isBAC

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Sell the blower, get a non powerdyne one and get a tune. A Si at 10-12 psi would put you around 450 rwhp tuned and be very safe. Keep the rest of the money in your piggy

 

toxzzic1

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Shipping car to Rick at RNH.

 

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Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

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I'd say quality H/C/I or...Turbo. Damned fine turbo kit can be had for 4K. They tend to put up about 100ftlbs more than the best blowers. You'll be at the limit of the block, then work toward a dart block when the next windfall comes and turn the boost up.

 

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save your money.. in this economy youll never know when you will need it

 

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bentley429isBAC

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Beasty306GT said:

save your money.. in this economy youll never know when you will need it

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This is also a good idea.

 

toxzzic1

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I am in pretty good financial shape. Otherwise I wouldn't have toys to play with. I work hard and if I can't have some fun what is the point of working 13 hours a day in a coal mines?

 

toxzzic1

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Car is being picked up next week headed to Hanover, PA. can't wait to see what rick does to it.