h/c vs FI

[jrp]

i need a some FI info so i figured i'd hit you guys up. im putting together a little h/c internal guide and would like to know the approximate cost to do a FI setup right as a comparison. meaning a reliable, daily driven, tuned setup. and i dont mean the cheapest possible way either by running your injectors 100% duty cycle, skimping on a good fuel pump, ect.

[Teufel Hunden]

For a good turbo setup on an LS1 car, i'd expect it to cost $5000 and up depending on a few factors. For around that cost, you shouldn't have much of a problem getting a reliable, very streetable setup.

[soslow99ta]

varies depending what brand you go with too..

if you go procharger, d1sc, probably 4200 for the kit, plus 300 for injectors, 100 for the fuel pump, 0-600 for install, 300-600 for tuning (plus dyno time)
so 4900-5800? sound about right? low if you install yourself and have a good shop with low tuning prices, more if they install it.
mine was more because I did a rebuild at the same time to get a more reliable compression ratio, and did the heads and cam too.. :)

[Packy]

Do both!:D

[Calypso Coupe]

Originally posted by Packy
Do both!:D

and blow something up

[jrp]

thats about what i figured :D. when doing FI do you need the supporting bolt ons to make good power or is a completely bone stock car and just the blower setup properly sufficient?

[MEAN LT1]

Originally posted by CobraMike
and blow something up

What ever, alot of people have done heads/cam and s/c. Its not as uncommon as you think as long as its done right.:)

[Packy]

Originally posted by CobraMike
and blow something up

And you are saying this because...:D

[Teufel Hunden]

Originally posted by jrp
thats about what i figured :D. when doing FI do you need the supporting bolt ons to make good power or is a completely bone stock car and just the blower setup properly sufficient?

You'd want to spend the little extra money on the supporting bolt ons anyway. Once you start stuffing air down your car's throat, you'd want to make it as easy for her to breathe as you can. Your car will make somewhat decent power with all the factory stuff, but she'll really start to sing when you get a better flowing exhaust... especially with a turbo.

[Calypso Coupe]

Originally posted by Packy
And you are saying this because...:D

Umm, you blew your shit up?

[soslow99ta]

Originally posted by CobraMike
Umm, you blew your shit up?

blew mine up with stock heads and the ati kit..

did it again with heads/cam, no blower

now I have both and it is running awesome *knocks on wood*.

it's all in the tuning :D

[Packy]

Originally posted by CobraMike
Umm, you blew your shit up?

No, MTI blew my shit up! It is running good right now and desperately in need of some more 03/04's to hunt...:p ;)

[Calypso Coupe]

How did MTI blow it up?

I only live a few hours from you, but my 03 is slow :sulk: :giveup:

[Packy]

Originally posted by CobraMike
How did MTI blow it up?

I only live a few hours from you, but my 03 is slow :sulk: :giveup:

Bad tuning. Do I know you from somewhere? :dunno: Well I am sure we can meet up somewhere it sounds like you have a pretty bad machine there! :eek: :)

[408Ashman]

here's a breakdown of my setup..I think I remember everything

6.0 Iron block from ARE: $1100
Lunati Rods and Pistons: $1600
LS6 heads: $2100 (after porting)
LPE cam and valvetrain: $600
Fuel upgrades: $800
FAST system: $2100 :(
T-76 kit : $5700

I'm sure I am forgetting something, but the most costly stuff should be there.....

taken me almost 15 months do get most of this bought

[SlowLX]

Originally posted by 408Ashman
here's a breakdown of my setup..I think I remember everything

6.0 Iron block from ARE: $1100
Lunati Rods and Pistons: $1600
LS6 heads: $2100 (after porting)
LPE cam and valvetrain: $600
Fuel upgrades: $800
FAST system: $2100 :(
T-76 kit : $5700

I'm sure I am forgetting something, but the most costly stuff should be there.....

taken me almost 15 months do get most of this bought

Blowing up your T-56 on the first pass: Priceless :D

[jrp]

Originally posted by 408Ashman
here's a breakdown of my setup..I think I remember everything

6.0 Iron block from ARE: $1100
Lunati Rods and Pistons: $1600
LS6 heads: $2100 (after porting)
LPE cam and valvetrain: $600
Fuel upgrades: $800
FAST system: $2100 :(
T-76 kit : $5700

I'm sure I am forgetting something, but the most costly stuff should be there.....

taken me almost 15 months do get most of this bought

holy shit :eek:

bet your car hauls some serious ass though :drive:

[SScamaro387]

Originally posted by 408Ashman
here's a breakdown of my setup..I think I remember everything

6.0 Iron block from ARE: $1100
Lunati Rods and Pistons: $1600
LS6 heads: $2100 (after porting)
LPE cam and valvetrain: $600
Fuel upgrades: $800
FAST system: $2100 :(
T-76 kit : $5700

I'm sure I am forgetting something, but the most costly stuff should be there.....

taken me almost 15 months do get most of this bought dam bro. I tihnk u got ripped on some of ur stuff. I got my 6L Iron for $600 and the 6L heads for $500 and the stage 2 porting $800

But it's ok, cause now u r gonna be able to whoop dat ass. Cause I just got mine tuned, and it halls @$$

[96BIGBODY]

I got my 6L Iron for $600 and the 6L heads for $500 and the stage 2 porting $800

Where did you get your heads and porting done at?

[408Ashman]

Originally posted by jrp
holy shit :eek:

bet your car hauls some serious ass though :drive:

it will when it's done ;) I have since sold my 98 Z and all this is going into a 1991 5.0 foxbody :D

I figure 700+rwhp and 2900 lb race weight should be interesting....to say the least :D

[Calypso Coupe]

You could have saved so much money going with a Ford Motor

[SScamaro387]

Originally posted by 96BIGBODY
Where did you get your heads and porting done at? At a local machine shop.