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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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What main caps?

Im undecided about which main cap setup to go with. Im sorta doing a budget build but at the same time I don' t want to skimp out on something I'll regret later. My final goal is 800 rwhp, whether or not I'll be spraying yet I dont know. Now, i'm wondering if the center 3 caps will be enough to hold this amount of power. Will i need to go with the front and rear oil cap as well? I have splayed 4 bolts in mind (22 degrees) but the ones im looking at are only the center 3. Opinions?
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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main caps

milidon,cat ,scat,canton,oliver not a place you want to skimp i used the milodon
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Pro Gram
I second that!
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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I second that!
ANother vote for Pro Gram.
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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I have never heard of those, where do you get them?
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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Callies, Milodon, Pro Gram, Oliver, GM.

All good.

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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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My main question is: Should i use only the center 3?
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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Well what I meant what I have never heard of "Pro Gram" brand before.

I have seen high HP motors in your range use only the center 3, but I have no personnal experience.
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Most people upgrade just the 3 center caps. The rear will nearly double the cost if you decide to go that way.

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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Would you consider it neccisary for 800 rwhp or so?

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Most people upgrade just the 3 center caps. The rear will nearly double the cost if you decide to go that way.

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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Just curious, with a budget motor, how do you plan on reaching 800rwhp?
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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I'm guessing twin turbo...but there's nothing 'budget' about that.
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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lol, yeah... my current bottom end seems to have taken a turn for the worst.

Its currently running with your heads ibane6z

Originally posted by SS MPSTR
I'm guessing twin turbo...but there's nothing 'budget' about that.



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