5.0 long block weight, & water pump ?

[06whipple]

I'm being a pain in the ass I know but I have been obsessing about what to do. Trying to decide if a forged shortblock and upping the boost to 15-17 psi is worth the cost for the power increase it would yield on pump gas. What rpm can I go up to safely with stock heads, valves, cams on a forged bottom end? If I can get at least another 125 or so foot lbs across the whole curve and get another 400-500 rpm on the top end for under 5 grand I might do it

 

[US-1]

Put a turbo on it.

 

[06whipple]

I like the Whipple...would lose too much money on it if I went turbo

 

[US-1]

Big bore or stroker.

 

[06whipple]

What do you recommend

 

[US-1]

With a Whipple...........stroker.

 

[kmracer]

i'd go with a turbo and meth injection. quite a bit of power available there.

 

[06whipple]

With a Whipple...........stroker.

Would a JDM 302E be a good option? What comp ratio do you recommend

 

[Matt D]

First: the only person around here in diapers is Matt D.

Second: there is no definitive answer on that question. Truth is it all depends on a variety of conditions which all contribute to octane volatility. What works in an n/a engine won't work in a supercharged engine. What works in centrifugals won't work in a roots or twin screw. None of the above will work with turbo(s). Same answer you'll get on that "magic horsepower number with stock connecting rods" question.

It depends. Power adder, engine mileage, plugs, plug gap, fuel pressure, fuel volume, pressure in the cylinders (cams/boost/timing), available fuel quality, driving conditions, and driver common sense. All play a role in how the engine tolerates octane.

Why you gotta mention me? Just because im 20 doesn't mean i'm not up to date in this world or how things operate lol

Ive seen alot more people on this board wear "diapers" then myself


kthnxpce

 

[US-1]

Would a JDM 302E be a good option? What comp ratio do you recommend

I recommend one of my strokers. Do you really expect me to endorse someone else's stuff???

Why you gotta mention me?

Seemed like a hell of a good idea.

Just because im 20 doesn't mean i'm not up to date in this world or how things operate.

If you say so.

 

[Matt D]

I recommend one of my strokers. Do you really expect me to endorse someone else's stuff???


Seemed like a hell of a good idea.


If you say so.

you jus mad you miss your clutchless 5 speed

Do you have any pics of the fairmount? My dad had a few 10 second street ones aswell. Such bad ass cars

 

[US-1]

Hell no....I built that thing in the midst of a post-divorce money problem. Camera was the least of my concerns and the internet was still being used by the government only. It wasn't public. Plus, I didn't want pictures of that thing roaming around anywhere. Made too much money with it. For image sakes.....imagine a Futura model that sits like your car does now. Skinnys up front and 8" rears with a 27x9 slick. I usually put my jacket over the shifter when the car was sitting in the lanes or my pit spot. Nobody ever got a good look at the shifter.

I'll be honest....I have had thoughts of putting Butch back "relatively stock" and doing another clutchless setup in my current Fairmont. Can't race it anywhere but sure would be a lot of fun.

 

[ayabrego]

Cant for the build if matt goes through with it because I am need of some parts for my 3v

 

[iwaxmyjimmy]

Dual degrees. Mechanical and Chemical.

And he does hair............

 

[US-1]

Yeah...I can part your hair with a .357 Magnum.

 

[jodadejss06gt]

I love VA riding 7 hours with a .45 between the seat and the shifter right where it should be!

 

[iwaxmyjimmy]

Yeah...I can part your hair with a .357 Magnum.

See thats a lil over kill, I would rather do that with a comb. But also I buzz my head so its not like you can even comb it.

 

[US-1]

I can still part it for you.