Engine build up Questions.
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From: Rio Linda C.A.
Car: 1991 Camaro.
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Engine build up Questions.
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I am questioning my origional plan. LT1/6spd swap.
BTW Its a 91 Rs Camaro. 305tbi-700r4.
After reading the LT1 swap info on here.
Which took me a few hours a night after I got home from work. There realy is alot of good info in these boards.
Anyways, I see that there is going to be alot of work needed to keep my A/C with the LT1.
And I think I could get as much, if not more, power out of a TPI or Super Ram set up. If I went with the TPI setup I would be able to use my origional accessory set up. That way I wouldnt have to do any work on the A/C system.
And it would make Visual inspection easier. I live in California
How would you guys build up a TPI or Super Ram motor?
I want daily drivability. Good mid range power. Looking to get 375-425 HP.
Im able to budget $2500.00-$4000.00 on the longblock.
And then whatever money the Fuel system costs.
I realy want a stout motor. It would be awsome to have the trust in my car that once I change the drive train it will not leave me hangin.
I am going to go to a few of the local HP engine builders in town and see what they have to offer.
Again, Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff
I seek your Devine Influences. :lala: :lala: :lala:
I am questioning my origional plan. LT1/6spd swap.
BTW Its a 91 Rs Camaro. 305tbi-700r4.
After reading the LT1 swap info on here.
Which took me a few hours a night after I got home from work. There realy is alot of good info in these boards.
Anyways, I see that there is going to be alot of work needed to keep my A/C with the LT1.
And I think I could get as much, if not more, power out of a TPI or Super Ram set up. If I went with the TPI setup I would be able to use my origional accessory set up. That way I wouldnt have to do any work on the A/C system.
And it would make Visual inspection easier. I live in California
How would you guys build up a TPI or Super Ram motor?
I want daily drivability. Good mid range power. Looking to get 375-425 HP.
Im able to budget $2500.00-$4000.00 on the longblock.
And then whatever money the Fuel system costs.
I realy want a stout motor. It would be awsome to have the trust in my car that once I change the drive train it will not leave me hangin.
I am going to go to a few of the local HP engine builders in town and see what they have to offer.
Again, Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff
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You're not getting that much power out of TPI, without some kind of power adder (blower or nitrous); so if you want that kind of HP, you're pretty much stuck with the SuperRam.
People get 400ish out of that on top of a 383 with really good heads ($$$$$) and one of the LPE cams that was designed as a companion to the SR. Since you're in California, that's probably the best thing to do, being the only smog-legal thing you can put in it short of a full LT1 or LS1 swap.
People get 400ish out of that on top of a 383 with really good heads ($$$$$) and one of the LPE cams that was designed as a companion to the SR. Since you're in California, that's probably the best thing to do, being the only smog-legal thing you can put in it short of a full LT1 or LS1 swap.
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