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Old 09-27-2013   #42
5ABI VT
 
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Default Re: So...How much does it cost to build a 380 cube ZR1?

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51 View Post
I think the question to ask yourself is , what power level do you want to get to? Again, you may be comparing apples to oranges looking towards the LT4 as a guide. Achievable power with few and simple mods to LT5 is rather impressive. No rockers in LT5, tappets directly actuated by cam lobes.

500+chp w just porting through to the heads, stock cams, headers and exhaust

550chp doable w stock displacement and bottom end. Add Pete cams.

Look at tpepmeir's 427 build for 700+chp and lots of choices in between and up to 441CID.
I agree its apples to oranges but its the theme I like to keep the same. As light weight as possible and rpm as high as possible. At the same time 'bang for the buck' seems to be the smart way to go. if I won the lottery though ... oh boy... I would be doing some really fun stuff with this car !

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