BlackySS13 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 I'm getting ready to put my list together and get the forged 370 going. I'll be keeping the stock crank and am looking at either JE or Diamond. Just curious what some of you other guys think or thought from previous experiences and such. Right now my everything is stock except for the valve springs. Obviously, this 370 is going to be built for my 76 Turbonetics. I'll prob keep the stock heads for now, but would like to get a set to flow better and keep the compression ratio down. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 shoot for 9.1. this wil lallow for good bit of boost and plenty of power without being in boost. anything less is a dog. remember compression works in any application. you could stay 10.1 but would run a higher octane. ppl shoot lower compression but they run more boost. 30psi at 8.1 = 700 hp 15 psi at 9.1= 700hp granted these are off the wall numbers but do workout similar to these results. not ot mention 3k and lower your truck is a dog with 8.1 compresion. with 9.1 you wont be so much of a dog. there s a huge thread over on tech about compresion. i would go diamond on hte pistons and look to use dual springs like the patriots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usabodyguard Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 give richard a call at WCCH and ask him, he and REX make some good stuff... for sure get the sucker outfitted with arp... especially under the boost youre running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 i ran probe forged i beam rods for weight and used the diamond pistons which are a bit heavier but proven piston. i also went ahead and bought a forged crank in stock stroke since my stocker was wasted. i run some 66 cc patriot heads. and im at 9.25-1cr. runs good out of boost and comes in nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z06 DREAMING Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Both those would be a nice boost piston. Diamonds are heavier but are ideal for a high boosted motor. For heads, why not stick with some worked 317s. No gain in copression with a stock comustion chamber size. Plus a worked set of 317s would compliment (feed) that 370 well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackySS13 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Reworking my 317's is always an option. I had reworked 241's from MTI when I was NA, but the compression was a lil on the high side so I put the stockers back on. I'll also be using an LS6 cam and will probably be using a LS6 intake too if I can find on at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbents10 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I say just turn the stock one up and run 10's Bitch. Don't worry I have the whole short block thing handled. No need for reworked heads unless you want to change the turbo and break the 1000hp mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackySS13 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 1K would be cool, but then it will for sure have tranny troubles, which you already know. I just want to stay in that safe Rossler zone. TJ, my truck is getting painted as we speak. It's gonna be pretty sick nasty. Similiar to Chip Foose F150 but with a twist. Let me know what you find out about those BOSS rims because I might want to add a lil flare to those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbents10 Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Cool man, we are working on a good deal on the wheels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB_max Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I agree with the Doctor. Make a pass in cool weather and put yourself on top of the record books in the SSS department, forge the motor after that to make yourself good for 1000hp, and wait for someone to come close to your ET and MPH then make a glory pass at the elevated HP level and shut up the competition for good. Can't wait to see the truck Chris, I am sure it will look nasty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackySS13 Posted December 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I do agree Bunyan, AZ had been at the top WAY TOO LONG. We'll see if we can get it done after autorama. I wanted the forged 370 done before the Zippy event and Indy Bash too. I'll be coming across a lil extra johnny cash from my student loans and then we can send the doctor on a lil shopping spree for rods, pistons, and ARP's. It's good to know that if my wife ever kicks me out, atleast I can sleep in the bed of my truck. lol Happy New Year Spring Lake Crew, I miss yawl. Here is what the F150 looks like. I'm letting my painter add his flare for the dramatic. http://autoshows.ford.com/157/2007/04/03/c...hest-f150-ever/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackySS13 Posted December 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 And I'm thinking possibly these wheels. http://www.bossmotorsports.com/custom_chro...els.cfm?id=352# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB_max Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 In black I hope. Should look pretty saweeeeet once its done. Hope you have had a happy holidays and the kids are happy with what they got from the guy in red. I assume your son wanted a turbo for his PowerWheels, haha.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackySS13 Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I'm drunk and bored. Someone post something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbents10 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 (edited) Chris this is Heath on TJ's acct......this is an actual dyno of Chris's truck People....STOCK BOTTOM END!!!! Edited January 1, 2008 by hellbents10 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.