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Posted by 50reazons (Member # 4694) on :
 
i have 185cc afrs novi 2000 want to build my motor around those i also have a gt40 intake cobra intake rpm II intake what cam should i use what injectors , its going on my daily driver 89gt vert please help
 

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Posted by CDT (Member # 5004) on :
 
what size engine you looking to build?
 

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Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
I'd build a 331 with a custom cam, around 9:1 compression, 42lb injectors, and use the rpm II intake
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Well- The NOVI 2000 can produce mucho boost/flow. If you want to really get into 14psi or more then Dart or other aftermarket block will be a must.
 

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Posted by 50reazons (Member # 4694) on :
 
i want to use a 302 block and go from there
 

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Posted by 50reazons (Member # 4694) on :
 
wouldnt 9to1 be too much 4 pump gas should i o ring the block or heads to keep from blowing head gaskets?
 

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Posted by 50reazons (Member # 4694) on :
 
oh yea for got to mention i plan to use nos at the local track too
 

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Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
9 to 1 isnt too much compression depending on how much boost you want to make, it will keep it from being a slug when your not in the boost. Like fasterdamnit said, if you plan more than 15 psi you should go with an aftermarket block unless you want to see all of your expensive internals all over the oil pan or what not, and girdle wont do anything except give you a place to begin looking for pieces of your crank in the case the block does split. you should look into an a4 or dart block or something like that. Going fast is expensive and if you want to save yourself some trouble now you better get the stronger block. And theres not going to be any need for you to spray, even at the track with 15lbs of boost
edit- yes you should definately o ring the block

[ November 13, 2004, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: AJBlackGT ]
 

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Posted by JoeT (Member # 298) on :
 
a 351w block (69-72) would be a nice step up from a thin-wall late model hydraulic roller 302, should handle around 650 rwhp safely, I'd personally go for about 8.5:1 compression for CA gas and your novi 2k.

otherwise you could make a stout 500 rwhp on a stock late-model 302 roller and amuse us all by posting the pictures of the block when you crack it

or drop the change for a B50/A4/Dart 302 block
 

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Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 

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Originally posted by JoeT:

otherwise you could make a stout 500 rwhp on a stock late-model 302 roller and amuse us all by posting the pictures of the block when you crack it

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Yes, I love seeing those pictures of the carnage
 

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Posted by Mr JoCo (Member # 1549) on :
 
yea they crack almost perfectly down the middle
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
Did you take the blower out of your orange coupe to put it on the vert?

[ November 13, 2004, 11:00 PM: Message edited by: slidewayz94 ]
 

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Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :
 
nah steve he bought my old blower and he is going to put on his vert i still have that long block for sale its all you man i'll call you when i'm off
 

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Posted by 50reazons (Member # 4694) on :
 
is a r 302 good
 

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Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
An R302 is perfect, I am using one with my NOVI 2000, if you plan on more power I would run a Dart Block.
 

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Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 

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Originally posted by racsirx:
An R302 is perfect, I am using one with my NOVI 2000, if you plan on more power I would run a Dart Block.

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