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Tuned
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From: Windsor, CO
hmm this seems like a good idea. If I did this I’d have to source everything individually instead of just getting the factory overhaul kit
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Tuned
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From: Windsor, CO
just kidding, sometimes I forget to read. It’s an option on the kit
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I put the coated, de lipped pistons in mine, the coating does help with heat too. They are nice. And yes, these motors are way out of balance stock. Ever notice how the motor shakes and vibrates? It's all in the balance. Mine is as smooth as can be. I also had the heads ported locally, billet connecting rods, stage one cam (be sure to weld the gear on if you do this!), etc. I got a little carried away. You don't even want to know how much money I put in mine.
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Tuned
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From: Windsor, CO
If I end up going for all of that as well as the new injectors and turbo, I'd be looking at about $16k plus any machine work, but there wouldn't be a single part of the motor left un touched in the rebuild and I would basically have the motor of my dreams. Most likely I'll save the injector and turbo money for now and put those in later, should bring the initial cost down by like $2500.
What do you have for a trans? I saw you put in a new flexplate when you did the motor, your e4od isn't stock is it?
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From: Plankinton, SD
Trans is a heavy duty rebuild from a fellow racer with a racer X triple billet torque converter and valve body. Nothing real special, but is holding up well.
I think the headers are worth it in the right combination. They do help it move air. Mine is better with the .91 exhaust housing too. Ported heads and headers, it needed a little restriction. Boost is higher with this housing, egt are lower.. 47 lbs of boost is top of what I've seen,, and I can't push over 1200 egt even in my race tune. I'm happy, not touching it anymore.
I think the headers are worth it in the right combination. They do help it move air. Mine is better with the .91 exhaust housing too. Ported heads and headers, it needed a little restriction. Boost is higher with this housing, egt are lower.. 47 lbs of boost is top of what I've seen,, and I can't push over 1200 egt even in my race tune. I'm happy, not touching it anymore.
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Ya, I have an ati. Same thing I run on my race car. I really like their product. Iirc though it has to be balanced with the ati.
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Tuned
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From: Windsor, CO
Trans is a heavy duty rebuild from a fellow racer with a racer X triple billet torque converter and valve body. Nothing real special, but is holding up well.
I think the headers are worth it in the right combination. They do help it move air. Mine is better with the .91 exhaust housing too. Ported heads and headers, it needed a little restriction. Boost is higher with this housing, egt are lower.. 47 lbs of boost is top of what I've seen,, and I can't push over 1200 egt even in my race tune. I'm happy, not touching it anymore.
I think the headers are worth it in the right combination. They do help it move air. Mine is better with the .91 exhaust housing too. Ported heads and headers, it needed a little restriction. Boost is higher with this housing, egt are lower.. 47 lbs of boost is top of what I've seen,, and I can't push over 1200 egt even in my race tune. I'm happy, not touching it anymore.
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Tuned
Joined: May 2021
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From: Windsor, CO
Trans is a heavy duty rebuild from a fellow racer with a racer X triple billet torque converter and valve body. Nothing real special, but is holding up well.
I think the headers are worth it in the right combination. They do help it move air. Mine is better with the .91 exhaust housing too. Ported heads and headers, it needed a little restriction. Boost is higher with this housing, egt are lower.. 47 lbs of boost is top of what I've seen,, and I can't push over 1200 egt even in my race tune. I'm happy, not touching it anymore.
I think the headers are worth it in the right combination. They do help it move air. Mine is better with the .91 exhaust housing too. Ported heads and headers, it needed a little restriction. Boost is higher with this housing, egt are lower.. 47 lbs of boost is top of what I've seen,, and I can't push over 1200 egt even in my race tune. I'm happy, not touching it anymore.
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From: Plankinton, SD
I don't daily drive it at all, but if I did I would have no problem the way its built. It's fun to drive, and runs real good. The only problem daily driving would be the stiff rear suspension. I have f550 leaves in it, it's built to tow heavy. I have another stockish 97 I can drive, or other vehicles at my disposal. I live in SD so we have hot summers and real cold winters too, but I don't drive it in winter. It sits from about October to April. I do think it would be fine if I did though.
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From: Windsor, CO
I don't daily drive it at all, but if I did I would have no problem the way its built. It's fun to drive, and runs real good. The only problem daily driving would be the stiff rear suspension. I have f550 leaves in it, it's built to tow heavy. I have another stockish 97 I can drive, or other vehicles at my disposal. I live in SD so we have hot summers and real cold winters too, but I don't drive it in winter. It sits from about October to April. I do think it would be fine if I did though.
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Tuned
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From: Windsor, CO
Anyone have a recommendation for transmission rebuild kits that can handle high hp and heavy towing?
And you cool kids with the turbos that are mounted straight, are you running a 364.5 or 366? I think I’ve narrowed it down to those two
And you cool kids with the turbos that are mounted straight, are you running a 364.5 or 366? I think I’ve narrowed it down to those two