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Originally Posted by ohcbird
We have a group of guys running this engine; the vehicles range from a swwet 32 highboy to an Opel Manta that just got back from bonneville. John Cunningham had a 1000+ hp beast that would rev to 10K+ in a 66 Chevy II Wagon... I believe he has since moved on to a big-inch, twin-turbo LSX.
If you're going to get an engine for a swap, then get one from an 06 & above- you'll get 300hp right out of the box, an E67 ECM, a 58X crank trigger wheel (compatible with aftermarket boxes), a much better head (bigger int/exh valves, better ports, and a solid alum valve cover), and a better head gasket. The exhaust cam VVT is also a better design- if you choose the stock electronics. These engines are very conservatively rated. If you go for a full-power tune, you're looking at 325hp+ without changing anything but the tune.
If you're serious about this- there are a group of us that make all the various parts for these engines... turbo manifolds, oil pans, header/intake flanges, cams, cam sprockets, steele flywheels, etc. We also have quite a 'lessons learned' built for the Atlas family of engines. Let me know if we can help...
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Cunningham's set up made rite around 1400hp the engine is still owned by self racing and still at their shop
also went to 400" tt 12.5 degree headed motor i believe. the wagons still nutz.