T3 install Success!!
#11
Re: T3 install Success!!
Originally Posted by HiProfile
I think you got cheated, that head only has 8 valves.
#12
Re: T3 install Success!!
I forgot to mention the totaL cost of the build: around 550!
-$100 T3 ( i got a deal, its like new...)
-$30 used manifold
-$20 couplings
-$100 FMIC (ebay)
-$100 piping and oil lines
-$150 new head gasket and headstuds
-$25 boost guage
-$25 air filter
total- $475
if your not a mecanic, you might wanna add a good sum to that for labour... lucky for me, i had to do it all myself..
-$100 T3 ( i got a deal, its like new...)
-$30 used manifold
-$20 couplings
-$100 FMIC (ebay)
-$100 piping and oil lines
-$150 new head gasket and headstuds
-$25 boost guage
-$25 air filter
total- $475
if your not a mecanic, you might wanna add a good sum to that for labour... lucky for me, i had to do it all myself..
#14
Re: T3 install Success!!
I've seen some gasoline-powered mazda mx-6's/ford probes making 400lb/tq by 3k rpm, but were only at 450whp becuase the torque dropped like a rock...very similar to typical diesels.
The problem is a lack of flow restricts your powerband. 300lb/tq at 2500rpm doing 50mph is the same power at the wheels when making 150lb/tq at 5000rpm doing 50mph, given the respective gearing. I do recall vettes in the 70's making 300wtq but only 180whp, and were slower than ----.
I won't deny that it makes for a peppy daily driver.
The problem is a lack of flow restricts your powerband. 300lb/tq at 2500rpm doing 50mph is the same power at the wheels when making 150lb/tq at 5000rpm doing 50mph, given the respective gearing. I do recall vettes in the 70's making 300wtq but only 180whp, and were slower than ----.
I won't deny that it makes for a peppy daily driver.
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