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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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general engine build help

Alright I have a 350 L98 tpi in my car right now that I am going to be pulling out in the next week or so and am doing a total rebuild and boring it to a 355 and putting a bigger cam in it. I am trying to set it up for a twin turbo set up that i plan to install next winter. I am just looking for general advice on what I am going to need and what brands are good for the money. This is my first ever build so I need all the advice I can get.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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whats your goals and your spending limit?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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x2...goals, spending limit, how much can you do on your own and can you tune?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Re: general engine build help

You may want to re-post your question over on the Forced Induction group. Those guys will have a bit more experience on what combo. of parts work best. There are other forced induction forums out there if you run out of reading material here...
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Re: general engine build help

Originally Posted by RedneckNo4
whats your goals and your spending limit?
Im shooting to be in low 13's or high 12's, and i am trying to keep it under 3 grand. i already have a rebuilt transmission and new rear end so i am not too worried about those.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Re: general engine build help

Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
x2...goals, spending limit, how much can you do on your own and can you tune?
i can do most things when it just comes to rebuilding but this will be my first performance build. i have a buddy helping me and hes a college graduate for perfomormance but it will be his first chevy build because he is a ford guy and he has never done a turbo build. but no i cannot tune.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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Re: general engine build help

Low 13's or high 12's can be achieved with a strong N/A 350, I think. You do not really need twin turbos for that goal.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Low 13's or high 12's can be achieved with a strong N/A 350, I think. You do not really need twin turbos for that goal.
oo i know. its a different goal if i do the turbos lol
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