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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Guess My Horsepower?

Hi to All,I would like to get a guesstimate on the appox. crank HP/TQ on my build, here is what I'm putting together.Thanks for any help.



350ci Flat top forged pistons

Bow tie Phase 3 heads 202/160 64cc chamber 184cc intake runner

Comp Cam XFI Camshaft Flat Tappet Hyd, Gross Lift 520in/515ex Dur 224* 231*@.50 w/1.6 rocker 113 lobe sep

Comp Mag roller rockers ratio1.6 comp lifters& pushrods

Lt1 intake conversion

Custom chip

Short Headers true duals no cats

Gut MAF

How do you guys think this combo will run?it is going in a 85 vette with 3.07 rear gear auto trans.Any guesses on idle quality,HP? Thanks again.

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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Engine: (2) Tuned Port L98's
Re: Guess My Horsepower?

Its going in a 'Vette? BAH!!

Just kidding..

If I were to take a stab at it, you should be running
between 295-300HP at the wheels..maybe.

Its hard to define a build, we have no idea who
tuned it..but, going by instinct its looks solid.

Why flat tappet? I like them, use 'em all the
time. But, for your setup I would have done at
least Hydraulic roller. 'Cause it looks it could be
a high winder.

LSA on the cam is acceptable, 112-114 on
computer controlled stuff is the limit, so your
borderline..

Id say, 303HP/330ft. lbs TQ at the wheels

Best case scenario, of course ..
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Old May 10, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Re: Guess My Horsepower?

Thanks, i went with a flat tappet cam because my block is non roller and my small buget.
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Old May 12, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Car: 88 formula WS6
Engine: 305 Lo3
Transmission: 700-R4
Re: Guess My Horsepower?

If I had to guess, 2. A guess is just what it is, a guess. If you've got the $ to build it, spend some more on a dyno and find out for sure! A dyno print out will be a selling point when you decide to sell it not to mention the bragging rights to your buddies!
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:09 AM
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Re: Guess My Horsepower?

That is a good idea when it's finished,but I was looking for a appox. HP figure for now,make sence?
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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Re: Guess My Horsepower?

Yea, its completely understandable to get
a rough estimation of the build's power potential.

I think idle/streetable wise, it'll be stunning.
Ive no prior experiences with a LT1 induction,
but it should make good numbers past 5000rpm.

Flat tappets are a cheap and effective way
to make power and getting your car on the road.
But, If you have roller provisions on the block,
Id suggest going with a nice Comp or Crane
hydraulic roller grind, I just saw you dont.

Stray away from synthetic blend oils &
be generous with the assembly lube if It
hasn't been built yet, Flat tappets like the
conventional stuff.

Good luck

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Old May 13, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks,i'm running shell desiel oil with EOS,I'm almost finished can't wait to fire it up,another couple weeks.
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