Yay or Nay on this Build up?

[OH3MGSVT]

Well yet again I have changed my mind on what to do with my car, lol. Ive been researching the H/C/I combo with the 2v's and have seen some decent times/power with them. I did some research and came up with these for a build up for my car.

Fox Lake Stage 2 Heads
VT Stage 2 N/A Cams
Fox Lake P-51 Intake Manifold
Bassani O/R X Pipe
Mac Pro Dumps 2 1/2 inch.
Ford Racing 4.10 Gears
Jlt Ram Air Intake
302 Stroker Kit *If money allows*
then possibly in the future put on a supecharger

--or--
the above H/C/I combo and bolt ons plus..

Higher Compression pistons (like 10.5:1 or 11:1)
TNT Nitrous Kit (125 Shot)
302 Big Bore

from what Ive read, the H/C/I combo and bolt-ons on the 2v yeilds about 300hp to the wheels more or less and 1/4 miles times of mid 12's. Honestly that would be good enough for me, but does it sound like a good Idea?

[vicious781]

As far as money goes? I don't think that would be the best route. Personally if I were going to stick with a 2v, I would either buy a built block, or buy a used explorer engine since they are all aluminum and build it out of the car which would save some money. Rebuild it forged then get a shot of nitrous if you want to save money or a supercharger. Like I said though, I would do the math $ of built long blocks vs rebuild and see which one is more bang for buck.

[BurnTire]

Save money and buy cobra.

[Indy]

Do what ever will make you happy, thats all that really matters in the end.

Most of the combo looks good, but I'ld stay away from that intake. JMHO

[OH3MGSVT]

Do what ever will make you happy, thats all that really matters in the end.

Most of the combo looks good, but I'ld stay away from that intake. JMHO

I appreciate it Shane, you always have something positive and uplifiting to say that makes me feel better lol. I just dont want to do what everyone does and slap a blower and call it a day, i tend to like to be different. but im curious why stay away from that intake? I heard nothing but good things from other 2v owners and saw good power gains, but I also heard that its not good because it doesnt evenly distribute the air and makes 4 cylinders rich and 4 lean. if thats the case, which intake would be beneficial? the new trick flow one?

[Indy]

I've put that intake on a few GT's in the past, and I wasn't impressed with it. They didn't add that much power over the baseline of the stock intake, even after retuning the car for P-51. I would expect alot more power, for the price of those intakes. In an N/A set up you might not have as big of a problem with it leaning out a couple cylinders, but with a blown motor its a huge problem IMHO.

[BLK03SVT]

Save money and buy cobra.

+1

They're coming down in price too, so you could find yourself a deal.

[AZSonicSnake]

i think the whole reason he is tryin to stick with the car he has is because he is a little upsidedown in it, and not able to afford a cobra. otherwise, i know he would love one. i say kudos to him for tryin to make it work out. after all, there are some rather quick gt's out there.

[Jacostang]

I have not heard very possitive things about the P-51 intake... Just what I've heard.....

[OH3MGSVT]

i think the whole reason he is tryin to stick with the car he has is because he is a little upsidedown in it, and not able to afford a cobra. otherwise, i know he would love one. i say kudos to him for tryin to make it work out. after all, there are some rather quick gt's out there.

you nailed it right on the head. I mean yes I wouldl ove a cobra dont get me wrong, but I'm just gonna work with what I got and make it somewhat respectable speed wise. I mean how confused would people be when I pull up to a light and they hear a nasty sounding/loping cam coming from a gt vert.