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I wasn't sure exactly were to post this but has anyone seen the article in the may 08 CAR CRAFT magazine about the 900 hp turbo camaro. That is one beautiful,sweet looking camaro. I'm really jealous of him. I give him a big
911 hp-On Motor!
By Henry De Los Santos
photographer: Henry De Los Santos
Fed up with all the mild pump-gas "street motor" buildups most magazines bang out every month? That's our bread-and-butter, but every now and then you have to step it up. That's what we've got here.
Recently we had the chance to follow along on a brutal big-block buildup that takes advantage of the latest aftermarket technology to make more power than a tunnel-rammed Pro Stocker from the '70s, while costing little more than a premium crate engine. Steve Brule of Westech Performance in Mira Loma, California, was in the process of building up a production Chevrolet four-bolt-main 454 block in an attempt to crack 900 hp on muscle alone. That means no nitrous or supercharger, just motor. We knew the potential was there, but performing that feat with a nonstroked 454 displacing "only" 476 cubic inches, relatively mild 13.6:1 compression, and a single four-barrel carb on a single-plane manifold seemed a lofty goal, even on race gas.
Despite our skepticism, our man Brule managed to crest the 900 mark right out of the box, showing 904 hp at 7,500 rpm and 679 lb-ft of torque at 6,300 rpm. A little tuning found an additional 7 hp for a 911 reading at 7,500 rpm and an additional 4 lb-ft of torque with 683 at 6,300 rpm. But what did it take and how much did it cost? Guess you'll have to read on to find out.
pic are on the web page below.
I believe this is the link
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Don't believe the post counter, usually means they love to run there mouth more than their motor.
Cheers!
Whats that bar that goes across the engine? I want to put one on and why is it there?
the strut bar? Stiffens up the front of the car, and improves handling. If you dont already have them i would do a wonder bar and subframe connectors (SFCs) first.
that is SICK. I love the way it looks... Well that settles it. Orange with black stripes it is!
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1979 Z28, Mild built Numbers Matching 350, Built TH350, 3000 stall and shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 40 series exhaust with x pipe. http://www.cardomain.com/id/19CAMARO85
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the only thing i dont like is the how the stripes go onto the nose. other then that its badass
yea, the stripes should go all the way down or stop at the end of the hood. that is the best looking 'maro i have ever seen. that thing is awesome!!! melting the clutch?.....Wow!
thats an insane amount of power for a street car lol but i dont think he would have to much competition from the local rice lol
Also: I agree about the stripes i like them to stop at the hood. But the combo is AMAZING lookin
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1979 Z28, Mild built Numbers Matching 350, Built TH350, 3000 stall and shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 40 series exhaust with x pipe. http://www.cardomain.com/id/19CAMARO85
Whats that bar that goes across the engine? I want to put one on and why is it there?
How do you know if you want to put the bar on if you don't know what it is and what it does....
Just messing with you...also investigate the TDS Wonderbar if you are looking at a quick fiix at stability and handling.
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92 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary 2nd place Best Interior-'09 3rd Gen Fest 1st place Best Interior-'08 3rd Gen Fest 3rd place Camaro Modified-'08 3rd Gen Fest
turbo camaro. That is one beautiful,sweet looking camaro. I'm really jealous of him. I give him a big 
. and saving money
