01-10-2010, 08:48 PM
I'm at a crossroads of sorts with my car.
When I first got it the plan was to just drive it the way it was/currently is. That was fine until this past fall when I started to become a little bored with it. I had done all the cosmetic mods I wanted along with some suspension and exhaust work, but the power that I fell in love with when I first bought it started to become a little mundane and boring. So this leads me back to the crossroads I mentioned earlier. I have a couple choices and wanted MM's unbiased input. If I put this thread up on SVTP I know the answer I'd get over there...that's why I didn't. So anyway my options are:
#1 - Wait another year or two to save up the funds to buy a twin screw blower (Kenne-Bell or Whipple) along with the supporting fuel system and go for broke (600-650 rwhp). Upside to this choice is the large increase in power but also the propensity for stuff to break. At this boost level (18-20 pounds) race fuel or a fuel additive is pretty much required. Total cost is roughly 6-7K.
#2 - Get the factory Eaton blower ported and pick up a few necessary fuel upgrades this fall (490-510 rwhp). This choice is considerably less expensive than #1, but makes less power too. I'm only gaining around 50 hp with this choice but the cooler discharge temperatures of the ported blower will actually lead to increased engine longevity. The car would be tuned to run pump 93 so no special fuel would be needed. Total cost is roughly 1.5-2K.
#3 - I should STFU and be happy with where I'm at.
When I first got it the plan was to just drive it the way it was/currently is. That was fine until this past fall when I started to become a little bored with it. I had done all the cosmetic mods I wanted along with some suspension and exhaust work, but the power that I fell in love with when I first bought it started to become a little mundane and boring. So this leads me back to the crossroads I mentioned earlier. I have a couple choices and wanted MM's unbiased input. If I put this thread up on SVTP I know the answer I'd get over there...that's why I didn't. So anyway my options are:
#1 - Wait another year or two to save up the funds to buy a twin screw blower (Kenne-Bell or Whipple) along with the supporting fuel system and go for broke (600-650 rwhp). Upside to this choice is the large increase in power but also the propensity for stuff to break. At this boost level (18-20 pounds) race fuel or a fuel additive is pretty much required. Total cost is roughly 6-7K.
#2 - Get the factory Eaton blower ported and pick up a few necessary fuel upgrades this fall (490-510 rwhp). This choice is considerably less expensive than #1, but makes less power too. I'm only gaining around 50 hp with this choice but the cooler discharge temperatures of the ported blower will actually lead to increased engine longevity. The car would be tuned to run pump 93 so no special fuel would be needed. Total cost is roughly 1.5-2K.
#3 - I should STFU and be happy with where I'm at.