all out 2.4 build
200 mph would be a better, more obtainable starting point. Once you're there, then you could evaluate how easy/hard it would be to get to 250 (hard, no matter what).
EDIT: and it's not like hitting 200 mph won't be hard or a big achievement, either.
EDIT: and it's not like hitting 200 mph won't be hard or a big achievement, either.
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knowing that little detail, maybe for the racecar i should start by trying to violently burry the f40 needle and being happy with whatever speed i get
I hit 165 (Interceptor displayed) when I was GM Stage 2 with a 2.8 and supporting mods, so I can easily believe it. I haven't pushed the turbo setup into 5th before.
Which F40 do you have, what's your tire size, and what's your redline?
Which F40 do you have, what's your tire size, and what's your redline?
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i do wanna use a regal f40 for the insane sound barrier breaking ecotec i have in mind.
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Sure, but my point was more about the ability of turbos though. A GTX3584RS is 1000hp capable. I'm not sure that Garrett offers it in T4 either... I think a lot of their larger turbos, they've moved to full v-band housings.
If you're going for a ton of power, you might be better off doing a 2.1L. LSJ crank/rods + 2.4L block. ZZP makes pistons specifically for that application.
I think I'd probably take the approach of just using an LSJ. The square setup lends itself to higher revs, higher revs are where the power is at, and that's what you're after.
Solid lifters, aggressive cam, rev that sucker out to like 9-10k.
That was my first assumption when I bought it, but the further I dug into it, everything pointed to it being a Gen 2... with Gen 3's only being 2.0's and 2.5's from 2013 and later.
If you're going for a ton of power, you might be better off doing a 2.1L. LSJ crank/rods + 2.4L block. ZZP makes pistons specifically for that application.
I think I'd probably take the approach of just using an LSJ. The square setup lends itself to higher revs, higher revs are where the power is at, and that's what you're after.
Solid lifters, aggressive cam, rev that sucker out to like 9-10k.
That was my first assumption when I bought it, but the further I dug into it, everything pointed to it being a Gen 2... with Gen 3's only being 2.0's and 2.5's from 2013 and later.
Hitting 200mph in the standing mile with a 4 cylinder would be pretty damn good starting point. It would be a 600-750whp build, maybe a 220mph target if shooting high. Although if you get the aero work done most places can adjust the speed easy
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the car itself is gonna be very very light. probably less than a ton including aero. should be well into the 200s.
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Sorry to necro-post but ran across this thread researching my Kappa build
I was looking into using a g3 block (lea) to build s max effort 4cyl weekend car.
my goal would be to reuse as many of the lnf parts as possible
I need to use the Kappa head to clear the cowl, will a lnf head bolt to and work on a LEA? Im assuming id need some head work to get the cc to Match up to the larger bore size on the LEA
Can I use Werks LE5 forged rods/pistons?
Anyone know if the sensors are all the same or if ill need to graft new plugs? Anything else I'm missing?
Hopefully @chevygirl2006 @USMCFieldMP pr others fairly knowledgeable will chime in..
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I was looking into using a g3 block (lea) to build s max effort 4cyl weekend car.
my goal would be to reuse as many of the lnf parts as possible
I need to use the Kappa head to clear the cowl, will a lnf head bolt to and work on a LEA? Im assuming id need some head work to get the cc to Match up to the larger bore size on the LEA
Can I use Werks LE5 forged rods/pistons?
Anyone know if the sensors are all the same or if ill need to graft new plugs? Anything else I'm missing?
Hopefully @chevygirl2006 @USMCFieldMP pr others fairly knowledgeable will chime in..
Tyia
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