[KingLT1]

Originally Posted by Drsagacity

Actually, that setup will be interesting. I just realized you are talking about doing it without cam and headers, right? That means you will be running more boost at any given pulley size.

The cam and headers lowered the boost level by 2-3psi comparing my car and Laynlo's ride before he went to the dark side. The cam also has the bigger fuel lobe which is why I considered a cam part of my fuel upgrade.

Yea stock cam but I do have CA primary cat delete pipes which gets rid of the biggest restriction in our exhaust.

Far as guages, I am just installing a AEM 30-0034 wideband with obd2 suppport, then will use a Bluetooth obd2 dongle and the Torque Pro app to monitor everything else with my phone.

[KingLT1]

Originally Posted by L78toLT1

I'm thinking, based primarily on drsag's data that I'll be good at E-seventysomething at 8 psi. I haven't seen any reports of E content greater than high seventies. I'm hoping that I still have enough headroom in the 70's to still be safe in the unlikely event that I get a tank of full-up E85

I think you will be fine as well.

[asthmamax11]

Originally Posted by Drsagacity

Yeah. For sure my advice would be to hang out where you are because the difference between 550-600whp is nothing on street tires. You could add alky and get 600+ easily, but why add the risk?

I recommend upgrading the fuel system and then decide if you want to get a cam too. For me, the cam adds a bunch of strengthened parts and that is also the best time to think about forged options for cam, pistons and ARP studs. The question will be, is 700whp enough or are you going higher, if 700whp is enough, you can skip forging as long as the tune is right on. . .I added the pistons and decided I wanted 800whp and came up just short with e70.

On my build, I feel like that was my only mistake so far. Instead of drop in pistons, I should have added pistons, rods and studs at the same time. Now I may get back into the motor to do what I should have done the first time. I think I am running completely safe at 12 PSI, but just like the peace of mind in case I want to push just a little more.

On the other hand, for my goal, I wanted to have a car that is completely street driven and by adding tires can go to the track and run 9's (with a convertible that can get 20mpg and cruise around with the AC on in 100 degree temps).

Haha man I don't think I could handle 700! It'd be more than enough
Your build has really taken off and is a fine example of extreme fun and functionality. Props to everyone who is making big power reliably. It's amazing how far things have come since the cammed LS1 days

[oldman]

Originally Posted by asthmamax11

Haha man I don't think I could handle 700! It'd be more than enough
Your build has really taken off and is a fine example of extreme fun and functionality. Props to everyone who is making big power reliably. It's amazing how far things have come since the cammed LS1 days

Cam, heads, LT, lid, LS6 intake, converter with Nitto 555R, take on all customers like a Cobra 4.6

[Drsagacity]

Originally Posted by asthmamax11

Haha man I don't think I could handle 700! It'd be more than enough
Your build has really taken off and is a fine example of extreme fun and functionality. Props to everyone who is making big power reliably. It's amazing how far things have come since the cammed LS1 days

If 700whp is the goal, then I would look at the thread for the JRE super Street Brawler. I would go with the exact configuration from Ted and you will run 700whp+ on an A8 running 8psi with pump e85...it just doesn’t get any better.