Good news: After a lot of reading, minimal boost (8-10lbs) will likely be needed to achieve my goals.
Bad news: After a lot of reading, 8-10lbs is considered the max for stock pistons and rods.
So that puts me back trying to answer the big question: Grab a junkyard 5.7L motor, do a quickie once over, drive the snot out of it or pony up for a 6.1L crank (forged), better rods, and forged pistons? Kits run $1600, but I think I can source the parts a little cheaper.
The 6.1 crank and stuff is the smart thing (who does that?!??!), although I think it would be loads of fun to give the other option a whirl and just see how quick it can go with the stock stuff in there.
Bad news: After a lot of reading, 8-10lbs is considered the max for stock pistons and rods.
So that puts me back trying to answer the big question: Grab a junkyard 5.7L motor, do a quickie once over, drive the snot out of it or pony up for a 6.1L crank (forged), better rods, and forged pistons? Kits run $1600, but I think I can source the parts a little cheaper.
The 6.1 crank and stuff is the smart thing (who does that?!??!), although I think it would be loads of fun to give the other option a whirl and just see how quick it can go with the stock stuff in there.
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