Re: [DML] Engine possibilites

[Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx>]

I think if you are looking at putting 250-350HP in the car you do some
serious research about:

frame strength
replacement transmission parts or perhaps replacement transmissions
weight added/ handling sacrifices
afterstock rims/ tires

i think it would be easier (and cheaper) to replace the entire engine
than trying to build one. No project is ever as smooth or fast as you
want it to be- I think by the time you are done you will be glad that you
chose the easier/cheaper route and got stuff done much sooner.

Jim 1537



On Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:32:29 -0000 "dmcboi <boy1der18@xxxx>"
<boy1der18@xxxx> writes:
> Hello all!
> 
> I just wanted to get some opinions as to what everyone would like to 
> 
> see as engine "upgrades". I was toying with the idea of building a 
> twin turbo system; not just bolting one on. I mean actually 
> starting from just the block and building a 300+ hp twin turbo that 
> looks a lot like the Legend engine...
> 
> OR
> 
> Doing a complete engine (and possibly tranny) swap. This would 
> probably be a v-6 or v-8 out of some late model car that put out 
> somewhere between 250 and 350hp. 
> 
> I'm not sure which route to go.....
> 
> What do you all think??
> 
> Ryan