I need more horsepower!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by BANKO

I was up at Thunderhill with my Chevelle and they had a killer deal on 3 dyno pulls, only $60. I always wanted to know what the little 350 was capable of....to my surprise it wasn't much:

201HP/285ft-lbs @ 5000rpm

I'm convinced I need more, can't wait to feel how much fun 500hp will be!

9 times out of 10, a dyno run will ruin most guys day!

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by ccracin

9 times out of 10, a dyno run will ruin most guys day!

And 10 times out of 10 when it reads 201 rwhp.

Josh, I don't blame you for wanting(needing) more power. Get on it.

So how was Thunderhill? Let's hear a report.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Flash68

And 10 times out of 10 when it reads 201 rwhp.

Now that's funny!



Josh -- I know that had to be really disappointing.... and I'm not - nor is Dave (I'm sure) making fun of the situation.

[BANKO]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Josh -- I know that had to be really disappointing.... and I'm not - nor is Dave (I'm sure) making fun of the situation.

No worries Greg, I didn't take it like that. All our projects start somewhere, I'm happy to know it is not as powerful as it feels.

@ Rybar, thanks for the advice. I'd love a Mast black label motor, but that is too much for my first swap. Trying to decide between an LY6 with cam, ported stock heads and intake swap or the GM crate making 500+ HP w/ a 2 year warranty. Need to run the numbers. I can improve the intake, throttle body, headers, and cosmetics later. Doubling the HP will be fun!

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Now that's funny!



Josh -- I know that had to be really disappointing.... and I'm not - nor is Dave (I'm sure) making fun of the situation.

Ha. Josh and I know each other and he knows I am just goofin off.

Originally Posted by BANKO

No worries Greg, I didn't take it like that. All our projects start somewhere, I'm happy to know it is not as powerful as it feels.

@ Rybar, thanks for the advice. I'd love a Mast black label motor, but that is too much for my first swap. Trying to decide between an LY6 with cam, ported stock heads and intake swap or the GM crate making 500+ HP w/ a 2 year warranty. Need to run the numbers. I can improve the intake, throttle body, headers, and cosmetics later. Doubling the HP will be fun!

Yep. It's a great idea to learn your car and/or get comfortable on an track of some kind with a lesser amount of power. IMO.

Your budget LS looks to be a pretty smart one.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Yep. It's a great idea to learn your car and/or get comfortable on an track of some kind with a lesser amount of power. IMO.

YEP!!! Just ask Charley about the results of selling me a 590hp 3000 pound car...


Maybe I should have started out with a restrictor plate??

[srh3trinity]

Sounds like it needs a 3/4 race cam and some double hump heads. That oughta put you up around 400 HP according to every gearhead I have ever met with a 350. Gears could wake it up in the short term and you will likely do that eventually if you are going through the drivetrain upgrade process.