Originally posted by HybridSS
Not hated at all.
500bhp is not too tough for a bolt on + heads and cam car. It doesnt even require a huge cam. Rev Extremes 224/228 cam is a great daily driver and Jeremy Formato made 450+ rwhp with that cam and some very good heads. Still get 25+ mpg as well.
The FRC is a great choice as well.
The only thing that i would say about your list...is ditch the cats. They cost alot of HP.
Thanks for the info.
I figured a relatively mild heads/cam package would be all it takes. 67ChevelleSS has pretty much sold me on Vettes(if you know him and his family, you know why), and the FRC is really the only option, as I do not like all the glass you see on the regular coupes. I have to have a six-speed, regardless. Can't afford a Z06, or I would definitely be looking in that direction.
My reasoning for retaining the cats is primarily in trying to keep the torque curve strong and make the engine less peaky. I am no expert on NA V8s though, so any advice on the subject is appreciated. I'm also trying to clear my conscience, as running around catless now hits me with pangs of guilt every once in a while. The Scoob never made any torque, so I had no other option for better spooling and no good excuse to keep them.
I've been reading up on spring problems in these cars over on CorvetteForum.com. Is that the only major problem I really need to worry about at that power level? Will a stock clutch hold that sort of power? Any opinions on aftermarket flywheels on these drivelines? I know my Scoob's ECU has officially rebelled against the 12lb unit I'm running right now...and yes, I know we're talking different worlds there.
