Well after finally getting my tune dialed in on the truck Im not as impressed as I would like to be.
So...
I want to discuss options for my next step.
Current Set-up:
Forged 383 ci Stroker
10.5:1 CR
Flat-top pistons
243 heads
TBSS intake and 90mm TB
220/220 .556/.556 114 LSA
44lb/hr injectors and single 255 lph in tank walbro
4L65E
4wd
Circle D 3000-3200 stall
3.73 gears
Route 1- N/A
Bigger custom spec'ed cam
Same intake manifold or probably switch to LSXRT
Bigger headers (ARH 1 7/8 probably)
Retain my current fuel system
Goal: ~400 rwhp/tq
Route 2 - Boost on current set-up
Trick Front Mount (stage 4 kit) 76mm turbo
Most likely retain current fuel system
Goal: ~480-500 rwhp/tq
Route 3- Boost on current motor with boost cam
Trick Front Mount (stage 4 kit) 76mm turbo
Custom Spec'ed boost cam
Probably bigger fuel system
Goal: ~530 rwhp/tq
Route 4- Boost with dished pistons and boost cam
Trick Front Mount (stage 4 kit) 76mm turbo
Dished pistons to lower CR
ARP Head bolts
Cometic Gaskets
Custom Spec'ed boost cam
Most Likely bigger fuel system
Goal: ~580+ rwhp/tq
Obviously these go in order from least expensive with smaller gains to more expensive with bigger gains. I would like to do a turbo set-up but tearing my motor down to put different pistons in it is going to be a lot more money than leaving the pistons alone. I would be perfectly happy with a N/A set-up probably closer to the 400 mark but dont want to spend the money if the gains I want aren't there. I would also be happy with a turbo on my current set-up or with a boost cam but not sure if its worth it because of my higher CR. Drivetrain mods will come as components fail.
Discuss and help me decide.


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