eyeballing new block. . . what compression?

doodguy · May 29, 2016

I've considered all that. I'm ok making one pass and getting kicked off the track.

I just want the car to feel scary fast and at 700rwhp its not there yet. So I'm stepping up the power as I can. Car is just so smooth and refined which is great, it just leavs me wanting more power. I don't care about top speed; I like acceleration.

doodguy · May 29, 2016

Lost said:
I bet there are VERY few verts making that kind of power. I doubt there are many that make what you have now!

Have not read your whole thread, but is there chassis flex with that much power?

Nope; stable as can be. It is amazingly stable.

Weather Man · May 29, 2016

doodguy said:
I've considered all that. I'm ok making one pass and getting kicked off the track.

I just want the car to feel scary fast and at 700rwhp its not there yet. So I'm stepping up the power as I can. Car is just so smooth and refined which is great, it just leavs me wanting more power. I don't care about top speed; I like acceleration.

Disregard upgrading 8.8, LOL.

But again, talking to VMP about what is reasonable price wise with your current blower and HP desires would be time well spent.

turbo50 · May 29, 2016

I will be building my block, diamond 11:1 piston, Manley h beams w/arp bolts, arp bolts and studs for the head and Main, mmr tcs, boundary opg, and rgr style sleeve supports

doodguy · May 30, 2016

In regards to the block, is there a benefit to sleeving the block vs. is there a stronger block?

Are you doing it yourself?

turbo50 · May 30, 2016

A sleeved block is added insurance over 900whp but sleeve supports have been proven to support 1100whp and cost a lot less, my goal is 900-1000whp

beefcake · May 30, 2016

depends on power level and fuel your running.

Evo_Rob · May 30, 2016

I'm curious about this as well. I'm starting the planning for a built motor. Does anyone know anything about L&M motors? They sell a sleeved short block that I was looking at. And I'm not even sure where I want my compression at.

turbo50 · May 30, 2016

Evo_Rob said:
I'm curious about this as well. I'm starting the planning for a built motor. Does anyone know anything about L&M motors? They sell a sleeved short block that I was looking at. And I'm not even sure where I want my compression at.

11:1 is what most people prefer

turbo50 · May 30, 2016

Here's the sleeve supports I installed on mine

doodguy · May 30, 2016

turbo50 said:
Here's the sleeve supports I installed on mine

Did you do this yourself or have a shop do this? I imagine a shop has to do this to grind clearance perfectly?

Evo_Rob · May 30, 2016

Do the supports not cause cooling issues?

turbo50 · May 30, 2016

Evo_Rob said:
Do the supports not cause cooling issues?

No the head gasket restrict coolant but a lot of s197 guys run these supports

Weather Man · May 30, 2016

Evo_Rob said:
I'm curious about this as well. I'm starting the planning for a built motor. Does anyone know anything about L&M motors? They sell a sleeved short block that I was looking at. And I'm not even sure where I want my compression at.

L&M is an excellent company. I will be running their custom cams in my whipple build. Would have no qualms running their short block.

turbo50 · May 30, 2016

doodguy said:
Did you do this yourself or have a shop do this? I imagine a shop has to do this to grind clearance perfectly?

No I installed them myself

eyeballing new block. . . what compression?

doodguy

Well-Known Member

doodguy

Well-Known Member

Weather Man

Persistance is a Bitch

turbo50

Well-Known Member

doodguy

Well-Known Member

turbo50

Well-Known Member

beefcake

Well-Known Member

Evo_Rob

Mmm... Boost...

turbo50

Well-Known Member

turbo50

Well-Known Member

doodguy

Well-Known Member

Evo_Rob

Mmm... Boost...

turbo50

Well-Known Member

Weather Man

Persistance is a Bitch

turbo50

Well-Known Member