Sean Buick 76
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It all depends on the Hp and torque goals. Assuming that are all
Getting a turbocharger then a 350, 4.8, 5.3, or anything else can reach let’s say 600 Hp.
Above that things get pricey and lower revs and lower boost levels equal longer lasting. At that point you decide if you are going to commit to a certain engine platform and build one high $, or take your chances and swap engines as needed. Nothing fun about grenading an engine at 150 mph though, things happen quick.
My neighbor is having his Chevelle rebuilt with a cro Molly cage to certify for 8 second quarters, it’s big $. He was at 1100 Hp with a tame streetable 6.0 built with good, rods, pistons, and a fairly mild cam but who knows how much the new combo will make. I was at a dinner party there and one of the guys was talking about his 600 cube Chevelle that my neighbor did a new hot side turbo setup for and it was over 2500 Hp so it’s all in perspective.
Getting a turbocharger then a 350, 4.8, 5.3, or anything else can reach let’s say 600 Hp.
Above that things get pricey and lower revs and lower boost levels equal longer lasting. At that point you decide if you are going to commit to a certain engine platform and build one high $, or take your chances and swap engines as needed. Nothing fun about grenading an engine at 150 mph though, things happen quick.
My neighbor is having his Chevelle rebuilt with a cro Molly cage to certify for 8 second quarters, it’s big $. He was at 1100 Hp with a tame streetable 6.0 built with good, rods, pistons, and a fairly mild cam but who knows how much the new combo will make. I was at a dinner party there and one of the guys was talking about his 600 cube Chevelle that my neighbor did a new hot side turbo setup for and it was over 2500 Hp so it’s all in perspective.