what do u guys think???

[Dan]

dude i think that you should also use the 7.5 as to the 8.8 due to weight reduction

[mfj]

exactly what i was thinking!! less rotational mass, also... i am switching to a v6 flywheel and clutch assembly. im just trying to reduce every ounce of rotational mass that i can eliminate.... possibly destroking my rods and crank to make my total displacement to 4.4L. im just trying to get all the hp that i can out of this engine...

[IMSHAKN]

Don't forget to get the fuel pump for a V6, you'll need all that extra fuel...

[4Jenna]

Shoulda just bought a LS1 and been done.

[IMSHAKN]

Shoulda just bought a LS1 and been done.

An LT1 would have been the better buy.

[Dan]

i was thinking 305

[mfj]

i was thinking 305

yeah..... TPI is sounding pretty damn attractive right now!!!

[Dan]

or better yet a 231 odd fire talk about weight reduction

[jjmatheson]

OK cant help it, Didn't know Ford made a ohc cast iron head, besides the point. I thought weight was the goal and why don't you believe in port job?
what are you going to do with sandpaper, good luck! Maybe just put pull the steering wheel out and seats that will save ya some weight or just buy a Honda.

[mfj]

well i was thinking of eliminatin my whole braking system, to save some weight, and then just installing reverse thrusters to slow down instead... but i found out that those reverse thrusters are going to weight more than my whole braking system, sooo i guess i'll just opt for a parachute...

so i got quite a bit of money to spend so here's my list so far:

cast iron non pi heads- $1000
sand paper- $10
brake delete- $60
soap and water- $1
7.5" rear end swap- $1200
v6 flywheel and clutch assembly w/ labor-$800

so that all adds up to $3071

and the possible tpi engine will cost me about another $4000

dang, i know im spending a lot, but in the end, it will all be worth it!

IM SOO EXCITED!!