Dark_Horse 302 Stroker Turbo Build...Here we go!!

[Dark_horse]

my frpp intake needed some attention....

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Is it too much or just right?? Almost left all the stripes blue.... What do you think.

 

[weather man]

I like it.

 

[lito]

When I read this without the pics I thought it hyperventilated...

 

[Dark_horse]

Haha... you waiting on that plastic mani to explode huh? I've got bad enough luck as it is lol

 

[crownaviation]

Think it looks great! They should come that way

 

[speedfreak1000]

looks good

 

[JeremyH]

I like it.

 

[Scott]

It looks good, what paint did you use and how did you paint it?

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

+15rwhp. Not that you need it. Jus sayin.

 

[Yuslowgt]

Sick build, making my Choice harder. How would this compare to the same specs just with the coyote motor more power or around the same. I am thinking of doing a coyote motor swap and make it turbo. What is your opinion should I stay with the 3000 build it as you did what should I go with the coyote motor and build it with turbo.

 

[jodadejss06gt]

^^I considered it but with good boost you can make just as much power and our blocks are supposedly stronger. You already have a good foundation, just forge and turbo it.

 

[JeremyH]

Oem coyote block seems to only be good to 700-750hp unless you mod the coolant jackets.

 

[Dark_horse]

It looks good, what paint did you use and how did you paint it?

I used the Sharpie paint pens. I had a hard time finding them but Office Depot ended up having 5 color pack for 4 bucks lol... I just too some 400 grit a scuffed the stripes up a bit. Cleaned/prepped with rubbing alcohol. Just took my time and had to use a couple coats to make it right. My back and calves were sore the next day from being stretched out that long lol.

+15rwhp. Not that you need it. Jus sayin.

Ill take all I can get lol... 15hp from a 4$ pack of paint pens would have beenthe best $/HP ratio I have ever spent on this car...

Sick build, making my Choice harder. How would this compare to the same specs just with the coyote motor more power or around the same. I am thinking of doing a coyote motor swap and make it turbo. What is your opinion should I stay with the 3000 build it as you did what should I go with the coyote motor and build it with turbo.

Honestly if I had it to do it again and if I had a good block to start with I would have just done the rod/piston swap. Slap the turbo on and been satisfied with 700/750 HP... Easiest cheapest way to do it in my opinion...

 

[BruceH]

Sick build, making my Choice harder. How would this compare to the same specs just with the coyote motor more power or around the same. I am thinking of doing a coyote motor swap and make it turbo. What is your opinion should I stay with the 3000 build it as you did what should I go with the coyote motor and build it with turbo.

A coyote motor and control pack would increase your build cost by over $5000. In the end you would have a motor with less hp potential due to the limitations outlined below. It would be unique but it would be a bigger money pit than just a built 3v with turbo. Don't let the numbers being thrown around jade you. IMO anything over 550rwhp becomes a liability for normal driving. A street car with 550 is seriously powerful and fast, boost it to 700+ and it's over the top for anything but the track and scaring passengers.

^^I considered it but with good boost you can make just as much power and our blocks are supposedly stronger. You already have a good foundation, just forge and turbo it.

Oem coyote block seems to only be good to 700-750hp unless you mod the coolant jackets.

 

[Yuslowgt]

A coyote motor and control pack would increase your build cost by over $5000. In the end you would have a motor with less hp potential due to the limitations outlined below. It would be unique but it would be a bigger money pit than just a built 3v with turbo. Don't let the numbers being thrown around jade you. IMO anything over 550rwhp becomes a liability for normal driving. A street car with 550 is seriously powerful and fast, boost it to 700+ and it's over the top for anything but the track and scaring passengers.

Thank you all for your input I guess I'll be staying with my 3v. Only reason why I consider the coyote is because I put one I my notch a year ago and loved it then sold it like an idiot but I love my s197 its a great car

 

[retfr8flyr]

Build the 3v block, port the heads and throw one of S&H's twin turbo kits on it. You will be grinning from ear to ear.

 

[crownaviation]

Thank you all for your input I guess I'll be staying with my 3v. Only reason why I consider the coyote is because I put one I my notch a year ago and loved it then sold it like an idiot but I love my s197 its a great car

Build the 3v block, port the heads and throw one of S&H's twin turbo kits on it. You will be grinning from ear to ear.

Seriously may be parting mine out soon. Lots of high end stuff...

 

[JoshK]

I want a new engine crown.......

 

[crownaviation]

I want a new engine crown.......

Fresh motor. Custom diamond pistons coated with ceramic tops and offset wrist pins. Manley I beams, Kellogg crank, Fox Lake cnc heads, ss valves, monster springs titanium retainers arp everything. All new but crank which is low miles. So much will take email to list. Block has bunch of prep work

I am not far from you

 

[JoshK]

I know we aren't far, but there is no way in hell I could afford the longblock