Engine Build
May 17th, 2011, 10:17 AM
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Engine Build
I really don't know that much bout fixing up engines bout I do know that I would like something like twin turbo or a supercharger. I want a **** load of muscle for my 1969 cutlass. I just pulled the engine out the this morning. But I need some info bout how to go bout settling the engine so it can be equipped
With either of the 2 I want to do.
With either of the 2 I want to do.
May 17th, 2011, 01:48 PM
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were are you from ? I would find the best olds guy that is close to you. Work
with them to set up what you will need. Going that far into a project i would think about a ls or lx chevy type build, you can get lots of parts and update stuff for it jmo
with them to set up what you will need. Going that far into a project i would think about a ls or lx chevy type build, you can get lots of parts and update stuff for it jmo
May 17th, 2011, 05:56 PM
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Procharger, when you're ready I can probably help. I have a buddy who's a dealer. I've thought about it many times myself. It's an nice way to make old iron keep up with the new stuff.
But you gotta figure a budget etc. Procharger alone will cost around 3k with the accessories, plus engine mods, but again a great way to go.
Keep us posted.
Mark
But you gotta figure a budget etc. Procharger alone will cost around 3k with the accessories, plus engine mods, but again a great way to go.
Keep us posted.
Mark
May 17th, 2011, 08:50 PM
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450hp in a SBO isn't going to be cheap OR a sleeper.
Head flow is the real limiting factor in Oldsmobile engines.
It's going to sound radical and not be very streetable if its' NA.
John Lingenfelter Quote On Heads
"The worlds's best cam combined with a poor set of heads will produce an engine that's a dog. But bolt on a set of great heads even with a poor cam and that engine will still make great power."
"The worlds's best cam combined with a poor set of heads will produce an engine that's a dog. But bolt on a set of great heads even with a poor cam and that engine will still make great power."
Just to give you an idea. SBO #6 heads flow roughly 180cfm @ .600 lift IIRC.
A modern GM 2007+ L92 head on a small block flows 320cfm @ .600 lift.
You'll get ~500hp in a LY6 GM Vortec 6.0L easily with just a S15 cam swap
and some Patriot Gold springs. You will be able to drive it daily and get great
gas mileage as well. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...ly-dyno-s.html
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May 17th, 2011, 08:57 PM
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I'm doing one right now and my budget is in the range of $7,000 including the 6 speed manual transmission. $5,000 for just the engine.
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