GEAR M UP Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Yes I admit it; I am a HP junky...... I have gotten to the edge of where the Radix can take me for a daily driver...... I've been looking at 427 Long Block Package. That should generate 500RWHP/RWTQ From there I can add Nitrous for that extra kicker.... What to do, what to do....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 427 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 , but your going to start finding more weak links I think ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette dude Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 , but your going to start finding more weak links I think ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEAR M UP Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 , but your going to start finding more weak links I think ;) I agree with you guys....... N/A it will be about 75 RWHP/TQ more then I have now , and with a 100 or 150 shot it will take some punishment, but I was ready to get a new trans built anyway...... This is the motor set up........427 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTex Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Talk to HPE and APE before you decide on the Speed Inc motor. Both those shops are starting to put out good reliable motors. I'd buy from either without thinking twice. Also, you might think about a smaller 408, so you aren't going wild on the extra stroke or expense of the C5R block. Power difference between a 408 and a 427 won't be too much. Also, don't expect to make more than 450ish to the wheels in these trucks and still keep it driver friendly. More power could be had from a race prepped cam and heads combo, but it won't be very good for a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssblackss Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 $19k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveWire Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Thats crazy expensive, but hell if you can afford to even think about it go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigW Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superman Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Thats crazy expensive, but hell if you can afford to even think about it go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN C5 Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Jeff you've got 433RWHP with your Radix why don't you just spray the radix ? Even with a well built street 427 you'll be lucky to get another 20RWHP (Assuming a reasonable truck cam) plus you'll lose a bunch of low end TQ... But a ATI or Vortech with the 427 or even a 408 can easily put down 600+ to the wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEAR M UP Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Jeff you've got 433RWHP with your Radix why don't you just spray the radix ? Even with a well built street 427 you'll be lucky to get another 20RWHP (Assuming a reasonable truck cam) plus you'll lose a bunch of low end TQ... But a ATI or Vortech with the 427 or even a 408 can easily put down 600+ to the wheels I was thinking about spraying my current set-up, but I only have a year left on this truck, and I want to keep the motor intact. My long term plan is to take the 427 spray it and drop it in a Vette, Trans Am or a Chevelle for next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinSS Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Sorry.... I just wanted to keep the pattern going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 I just wanted to keep the pattern going You need to find you a hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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