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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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Possibly ZZ4?

ZZ4:
http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?ac...tid=120&pid=117

SuperRam:
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommer...119&prmenbr=361

The only other things I would need would be the injectors and Throttle Body, right? I currently have a '90 Firebird 3.1 mpfi. I'd be converting my loom to TPI (which is only a few splices), and I should be good to go, correct? I'm doing a whole suspension upgrade as well. I'm in IL, and I have to be 100% Emissions Legal, as to why I picked the TPI Crate, b/c I knew TPI w/ the L98 was basically emissions legal. But, from reading, SuperRam w/ the ZZ4 will pass emissions easily. That is just what I wanted to hear. It also says 50 state legal on Jegs site.

Now, my question is, how much power are we talking about w/ that setup? I'd be backing it up w/ a Probuilt Street/Strip 700R4 w/ probably a 2000 Vigilante stall. I also have a BW 9 Bolt Posi w/ 3.27 gears.

My goal is basically 350rwhp. I won't be bringing it on the strip. It will be a Street car. I want to smoke Rustangs, Cobras, LT1's, and hang w/ or possibly beat LS1's on the street.

Thanks for the help!
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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Here's the updated links:

ZZ4

SuperRAM

Also, would I just need the Plenum and Runners for the SuperRAM? Do I need the base too? Can I use the base that comes WITH the ZZ4?

Thanks again.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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What happened. I thought you were set on the 357HP TPI motor
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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I "Was"...but reading more posts, it seems the ZZ4 is a better way to go. Well, how about SuperRAM on the TPI engine?
I'd go w/ the TPI Crate if it's the best overall idea.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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You might be right Steve. I should just stick w/ the TPI Crate. I've just been thinking about it so long, I'm getting steered in different directions. I keep second guessing all my choices...lol

It's just that I am only going to do this once, and I want the best bang for the buck. The ZZ4 and the TPI are VERY close to the same price...so, just weighing my options.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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i was doing the same thing before i bought my crate motor. just go with one option, and don't second guess yourself.
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