Just another build thread.

[eLeSthree]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Decided to keep the Camaro & build it out. Too much sentimental value attached to it. Got the engine ordered, but no idea on ETA yet.

oooh nice. What did you decide to go with?

[RealQuick]

Excellent news! Glad you are keeping it! Keep us posted with the build.

[RupertPupkin]

Originally Posted by eLeSthree

oooh nice. What did you decide to go with?

408 iron with the 1100 hp option. Forged rods/pistons/crank/studs. Was contemplating real hard weather to to do the aluminum block, but didn’t want to spend the extra 2k.

Originally Posted by RealQuick

Excellent news! Glad you are keeping it! Keep us posted with the build.

Target date sometime in 2022, maybe winter. A lot of the shops out here are packed.

[RupertPupkin]

Considering dumping the 1500 and getting a set of twins since I’m going to have a long block to support it. Cost difference will be minimal, but of course I’ll need a fuel system.

Was looking at 57/57 journal (“1000whp”), but for 200$ more I could get 62/62 “
(“1100 whp”).

Looking for a better street configuration.

[RealQuick]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Considering dumping the 1500 and getting a set of twins since I’m going to have a long block to support it. Cost difference will be minimal, but of course I’ll need a fuel system.

Was looking at 57/57 journal (“1000whp”), but for 200$ more I could get 62/62 “
(“1100 whp”).

Looking for a better street configuration.

Wow, thats a big change! I feel that 5757's are way too small for a 408ci... so at a minimum 6262's... I'd even go bigger than that.

[RupertPupkin]

I’m it for the long game now.. gotta contact tms to make changes or delay the build.

Just need a good combo for street use. Gotta make sure my hearing won’t be affected also (3.91)…

[C@mero]

That went from 0-100 real quick.

[RupertPupkin]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Considering dumping the 1500 and getting a set of twins since I’m going to have a long block to support it. Cost difference will be minimal, but of course I’ll need a fuel system.

Was looking at 57/57 journal (“1000whp”), but for 200$ more I could get 62/62 “
(“1100 whp”).

Looking for a better street configuration.

Definitely not the case.. lol. Damn near close to what I spent on the car 6 years ago…. Custom configuration is out…

[eLeSthree]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Definitely not the case.. lol. Damn near close to what I spent on the car 6 years ago…. Custom configuration is out…

I giggled quietly to myself at that one...lol

[RupertPupkin]

Originally Posted by eLeSthree

I giggled quietly to myself at that one...lol

Part of me is telling me.. get a forged 376, slap the blower on there and enjoy…. The other half is telling me don’t you want to sound like a rocket turbine down the street, and go stututututu. Lol

[CamaroCracka]

Why not a forged 416 with the blower. I didn't think there was that much of a price delta between the two.

I agree the costs of going TT vs staying centri are considerable. 1200hp vs 900hp. Can't really put 1200 to the ground on the street and if you try to leave from a dig at that level, the 10 bolt will likely voice it's displeasure.

I'm with you though, I have a boatload of parts waiting to go into the vert and my wife has said no nitrous in it, but their is a kit sitting on the shelf collecting dust and I would really like to put a Whipple on it. It never ends.

[RupertPupkin]

Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Why not a forged 416 with the blower. I didn't think there was that much of a price delta between the two.

I agree the costs of going TT vs staying centri are considerable. 1200hp vs 900hp. Can't really put 1200 to the ground on the street and if you try to leave from a dig at that level, the 10 bolt will likely voice it's displeasure.

I'm with you though, I have a boatload of parts waiting to go into the vert and my wife has said no nitrous in it, but their is a kit sitting on the shelf collecting dust and I would really like to put a Whipple on it. It never ends.

Same price forged 376 or forged 408. I postponed the order from TMS. No exact ETA. Also I was a little trigger happy with getting engine. Could get a good deal with their Motor Of The Month. Also, from what read, and people telling me, I should stick with a stock stroke. Also said blower is a little on the small side.