Originally Posted by papaj

^^^ good .02s lol guess this import/domestic issue was looks not hp idk this thread gave me a headache lol

Originally Posted by papaj

Never said that at all. I was just making a point as to just cuz its not american its not crap or ricey. But u can build an 2JZ to over 1000hp just as easy as an american V-8.

Originally Posted by N20jeep

Ill just toss my 2 cents in.

I've owned my share of cars over the years. Including a few imports.

I can make more power out of a small block motor a lot cheaper than I could ever make on any import motor.

You just can't do that with imports reliably for cheap.

Originally Posted by N20jeep

Don't get me wrong. I love both imports and domestics when it comes to racing. But a little jabbing between the two is always fun.

And bang for buck, you can't touch an American V8

Originally Posted by ClaytonXJ

That's definitely true. I will admit they will probably make 1000hp easier than almost any v8, as far as using stock components. They are bulletproof. Problem is, they are dyno/roll race queens. The platform flat out sucks. I can't even count how many I've seen make 1000+ rwhp and not even run 9s.

That's what it boils down to. Exactly what I'm trying to say.

Originally Posted by ClaytonXJ

That's definitely true. I will admit they will probably make 1000hp easier than almost any v8, as far as using stock components. They are bulletproof. Problem is, they are dyno/roll race queens. The platform flat out sucks. I can't even count how many I've seen make 1000+ rwhp and not even run 9s.

That's what it boils down to. Exactly what I'm trying to say.

Originally Posted by papaj

I agree they cant put it down to pavement from a dig. Now EVOs and STIs are a different story lol u gotta appreciate AWDHP

Originally Posted by N20jeep

Lol, if I had anything near 1000hp, I better be running mid 8's or better

Originally Posted by ClaytonXJ

With a crazy amount of money and a really really good driver AWD can hook up pretty good. Most don't work too great though and just wind up with broken parts.

Originally Posted by ClaytonXJ

No, it's not going to happy reliably or driveable with anything naturally aspirated. There's nothing ricey about a fast diesel. Unless it had stacks.. Turbo v8s are a lot of fun. We've built a few turbo mustangs. That's the route my car was headed before I realized how expensive it would be to do it right. Still have a really nice turbo laying around if you're interested in doing something soon. What are you looking to build?
We put together a junkyard freebie coupe two years ago to play with on the street for the summer. Plan started out as 306 nitrous beater and ended up with my buddy's Outlaw 10.5 parts in it. R block 331 with a billet 106, th400. Ran it for a summer but realized it was far too dangerous and parted it out. They wouldn't let us make a full pass at lebanon valley because it didn't have a cage but it went an 1/8 good for 8.8xs with a junk 60ft. Miss that car Miss being younger and dumber too, just glad I lived through it.

Originally Posted by ct67_72

what turbo is it? Im in no rush to do anything, gonna buy my next house first. But i have to finish where I left off ont he 80 notch. not sure on what block yet, probably 351. I was in the middle of doing a boss block deal when I broke my leg and sold the car last time.
so probably 351w, some good heads, an 88mm, blowthrough, aod, nothing crazy, 6-700hp.
Im actually on the fence though. I was heavily into 67-72 chevy trucks, so Im really consdering donig another one. similar setup, small block, blowthrough turbo, 700r4 or something. not sure yet. all I know is it will be a blowthrough turbo lol. I do have a 454 block and a fresh scat 427 crank too though......