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Originally Posted by Snowblind
I did quite a bit of homework and was soo close to doing exactly what you want to do but I got bit by the NA bug instead. Seeing that you come from a turbo background the general rule of thumb is the same, every lb of boost is equal to the weeks of satisfaction before you want more (7lbs=7 weeks and then your looking to pulley down). I loved the ADM kit that was available but knowing me, I would want more eventually so I probably would have went the Maggie route...more cfm and larger cooling bricks too.
Good luck with whatever you choose and please keep us posted. If you do go the 1.7 route and get itchy for more, you could probably get a flex sensor and go e50 or so and get the benefits of ethanol.
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So true. It is never enough. I managed close to 450 WHP from a 1.8 L Turbo upping only to forged Pauter rods and proper fueling. The engine held its entire life (until today BtW with its new owner) - 15 years so far. Not too shabby I guess.
The easy thing about the LT4 setup in my case, is not only the convenience of (hopefully) not having to get into the motor (to replace I.E. Pistons / Rods), but the fact that it is mostly an external bolt on type of job + an "official" GM setup out of the factory.
In my local circumstances it is usually preferable to have a OEM-like appearance to when it becomes necessary to pop up the hood, in order to check what is underneath....None of the aftermarket stuff caters for such a requirement.