Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
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Car: 1989 RS
Engine: 350 HO
Transmission: 700r4 pheonix trans rated 500hp
Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
My first post so hopefully I do it right.
I am trying to get around 500 hp
out of a 350 HO.
I was thinking about going with the edelbrock etec 200 cc vortec style heads.
My uncle has a mighty demon 850 is that to much?
I also have an edelbrock performer vortec style intake.
To get up to or around the 500HP mark what would I need?
Was wondering if anyone has used or tried out any cams with that head.
Looking to try and get the max lift I can with 1.6rr.
The max lift for the heads are .575.
Would I need new engine internals or could I run the 350HO internals up to the HP.
To get up to or around the 500HP mark what would I need?
It is not a daily driver and will mostly be a show car.
I have an LT4 hot cam but I want something more.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
KEEP IN mind this is my first time doing anything with top end of engine so bear with me.
I am trying to get around 500 hp
out of a 350 HO. I was thinking about going with the edelbrock etec 200 cc vortec style heads.
My uncle has a mighty demon 850 is that to much?
I also have an edelbrock performer vortec style intake.
To get up to or around the 500HP mark what would I need?
Was wondering if anyone has used or tried out any cams with that head.
Looking to try and get the max lift I can with 1.6rr.
The max lift for the heads are .575.
Would I need new engine internals or could I run the 350HO internals up to the HP.
To get up to or around the 500HP mark what would I need?
It is not a daily driver and will mostly be a show car.
I have an LT4 hot cam but I want something more.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
KEEP IN mind this is my first time doing anything with top end of engine so bear with me.
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Re: Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
You're not going to hit 500 without some really radical drivability issues and a LOT of work done to the motor.. probably not what you'de enjoy driving on the street. I would say 400-430 @ flywheel is a more reasonable goal assuming you match everything properly. Also need to know what compression you're currently at, as well as chamber size on your heads.
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Car: 1989 RS
Engine: 350 HO
Transmission: 700r4 pheonix trans rated 500hp
Re: Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
64cc chambers
as for compression I am willing to change that by buying pistons. The car craft article got 400ish hp I believe with the stock vortecs and LT4 hot cam so I was wondering what else could really be had from the 350 HO and was up for suggestions.
another thing anyone used any ISKY cams....?
as for compression I am willing to change that by buying pistons. The car craft article got 400ish hp I believe with the stock vortecs and LT4 hot cam so I was wondering what else could really be had from the 350 HO and was up for suggestions.
another thing anyone used any ISKY cams....?
Last edited by nealey101585; Jan 21, 2012 at 03:20 PM.
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Car: 1988 Camaro
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Transmission: TH350; Circle D 4200 converter
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"
Re: Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
64cc chambers
as for compression I am willing to change that by buying pistons. The car craft article got 400ish hp I believe with the stock vortecs and LT4 hot cam so I was wondering what else could really be had from the 350 HO and was up for suggestions.
another thing anyone used any ISKY cams....?
as for compression I am willing to change that by buying pistons. The car craft article got 400ish hp I believe with the stock vortecs and LT4 hot cam so I was wondering what else could really be had from the 350 HO and was up for suggestions.
another thing anyone used any ISKY cams....?
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Re: Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
Dont forget if your motor is still computer controlled that those modifications will require some tuning as well.
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From: Fort Benning GA 31905
Car: 1989 RS
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Re: Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
The car is computer run as of right now but I am going carbed.
SO in the future I will have a lot of top end components to sell if anyone want them.
SO in the future I will have a lot of top end components to sell if anyone want them.
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
500 is doable, costly but doable. I'd keep it EFI for driveability.
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Re: Trying to get 500hp. With 350 HO
The highest cfm I can get out of my TBI is 630 which I am at now so I was thinking carb becuase I need somewhere around 750-800cfm with the cam I think I wanna run
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