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Originally Posted by seankc31
My next problem would be how to get 800hp with an automatic transmission...
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800ft/torque with automatic transmission is a Bowler transmission, but again it is costly.
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Originally Posted by seankc31
but the Lingenfelter package sounds to expensive...maybe I was misled the guy with the 68 convertible camaro on big muscle said he changed the pulley and polished the supercharger and he was pushing 800hp--648rwhp 650tq...maybe he was wrong... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0asSuSBNO0 |
The youtube article is BS! My LS3 418 with the Harrop TVS 2300 Dynoed around 700 hp and 800 ft/lbs of torque and I was at 15 psi. To get in the 800 horsepower range, then it takes an LS7 block. Similar to what Stielow has in his.
The LSA or LS9 superchargers are positive displacement, so polishing the inside of the supercharger won't increase the horsepower of the engine. Source is Brian Thompson of Thomson Automotive. The LSA features the smaller supercharger, it is called the TVS 1900. While the LS9 has the TVS 2300 is bigger in displacement. The weak part of the LSA engine is that it uses cast pistons and powder metal rods. The rods are good for around 600hp, but if you push the engine to 800hp. Then you need a good US made forged rod. forged pistons, forged crank,etc.
The cost factor for the LSA is rather low, but if you plan to build an 800 hp supercharged engine, then build a custom engine with 800HP as the goal. It is more costly, but it can't be done with the LSA engine.
Jeff