How optimistic can i be about 300 rwhp??
03-15-2004, 09:37 PM
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How optimistic can i be about 300 rwhp??
Do you think i have a chance of hitting the all-holy 300rwhp mark with a bolt-on lt1? Remember the motor is brand new and is bored to a 357. I will of course dyno it after the break in period. Let me know what you think.
03-15-2004, 09:48 PM
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Since the motor is new, you may do it, but I haven't heard much good about pacesetter shortys. Good luck with it! I think the rockers may get you there tho! How long are you gonna break it in for? A lot of people have differing opinions on that, but if you aren't using a brand new clutch, I'd say 20 minutes are you are ready for some WOT runs.
03-15-2004, 09:55 PM
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Well its an automatic so as for the new clutch i dont have one. But i do have a new 2600 stall converter. Thats about it. I heard that i should run for at least 500 miles before i get on it alot. So im not sure what ill end up doing.
03-15-2004, 10:30 PM
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Nothing holy about 300. Actually kind of low. Maybe it will feel strong but certainly won't overwhelm the tires. Too bad you didn't spring for a hot cam and have someone, anyone, give you a simple head port while the motor was out (an inch down on the valves). That 100 shot will feel great and then you'll know what I mean!
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03-15-2004, 10:39 PM
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I guess there really isn't anything 'holy' about it, but it DOES make me happy to say I've done it on a stock motor (outside of the roller rockers) and NO headers! 
And no, the roller rockers weren't what put me over the top either. They did help, but didn't add a significant amount like some may think.
And no, the roller rockers weren't what put me over the top either. They did help, but didn't add a significant amount like some may think.
03-15-2004, 11:17 PM
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asfar as the pacesetter headers, ive heard their new design is the only one worth getting. when i was buying headers i gave them a serious look, but i decided to go with hooker because of their reputation, also they came jet-hot coated 
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03-16-2004, 01:49 PM
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Well im not sure which ones i have, i just got them a few months ago for christmas, so i am assuming that i have the new ones?? Yea i know every hp is going to count in some of the races i have comin up.
03-16-2004, 01:52 PM
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Re: How optimistic can i be about 300 rwhp??
Originally posted by ChevyTuffD.A.
Do you think i have a chance of hitting the all-holy 300rwhp mark with a bolt-on lt1? Remember the motor is brand new and is bored to a 357. I will of course dyno it after the break in period. Let me know what you think.
Do you think i have a chance of hitting the all-holy 300rwhp mark with a bolt-on lt1? Remember the motor is brand new and is bored to a 357. I will of course dyno it after the break in period. Let me know what you think.
03-16-2004, 02:01 PM
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Re: Re: How optimistic can i be about 300 rwhp??
Originally posted by Dan Oldham
Hitting 300rwhp with nothing but bolt-ons with an LT1 is easy. It should be no problem.
Hitting 300rwhp with nothing but bolt-ons with an LT1 is easy. It should be no problem.
03-16-2004, 02:17 PM
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Re: Re: Re: How optimistic can i be about 300 rwhp??
Originally posted by Kreinmc
Sucks that he will still only have 310 crank hp though
Sucks that he will still only have 310 crank hp though
03-16-2004, 02:20 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: How optimistic can i be about 300 rwhp??
Originally posted by Compstall
Where do you get your figures from? Even at a conservative 15% driveline loss through an A4 that's still 345 crank hp.
Where do you get your figures from? Even at a conservative 15% driveline loss through an A4 that's still 345 crank hp.
got them from the middle of this page http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...5&pagenumber=8