about to start a build

brian89 · Nov 15, 2012

What is the projected hp range with the smaller setup?

dentexpowerstroke · Nov 15, 2012

700+ with a small shot.

4.0l sahara · Nov 15, 2012

400/400's imo are just dumb with a single turbo on a street truck. Compounds if you want 400/400's

dentexpowerstroke · Nov 16, 2012

New setup looks like it will be 350/200 and a s467fmw.

4.0l sahara · Nov 16, 2012

I love my 467 I plan on trying to compound it too.

dentexpowerstroke · Nov 16, 2012

I would love to run compounds but I don't have the fab skills to do it and most compound kits ive see. run $6k+ so its not worth it to me. I kind of want to run a procharger setup eventually but thats still $5k

Fat fingered from my phone

ryanss22 · Nov 16, 2012

So is the general concesus that a truck with 300-350/200 and a. S475 not a good combo for a weekend toy/sled puller???

PSDEng · Nov 16, 2012

ryanss22 said:
So is the general concesus that a truck with 300-350/200 and a. S475 not a good combo for a weekend toy/sled puller???

I use this set-up for my puller....it's probably not a PERFECT match, but it works well. I DD this set-up for a little while and hated it....and I mean absolutely liked nothing about driving the combination.

OSCS · Nov 16, 2012

dentexpowerstroke said:
I would love to run compounds but I don't have the fab skills to do it and most compound kits ive see. run $6k+ so its not worth it to me. I kind of want to run a procharger setup eventually but thats still $5k

Fat fingered from my phone

Talk to jake, IIRC last time we spoke he was developing a compound kit for the 7.3 and it was under 2k. And I'm sure you know this but I wouldn't even BEGIN to think about a compound kit without billet rods

dentexpowerstroke · Nov 16, 2012

I'm not expecting any setup I run to last forever. I'm running 250s on pmrs as it is. I'm not afraid to take a chance on breaking rods or blocks at higher HP levels

OSCS · Nov 16, 2012

dentexpowerstroke said:
I'm not expecting any setup I run to last forever. I'm running 250s on pmrs as it is. I'm not afraid to take a chance on breaking rods or blocks at higher HP levels

I thought the same thing until mine blew up LOL well good luck!

Black 02 · Nov 16, 2012

dentexpowerstroke said:
I'm not expecting any setup I run to last forever. I'm running 250s on pmrs as it is. I'm not afraid to take a chance on breaking rods or blocks at higher HP levels

Don't blow it up. It sucks! I know

bruce · Nov 16, 2012

*** it 400/400 with a gtx4202r

dentexpowerstroke · Nov 16, 2012

I mean I don't want it to break but at 600+ HP I dont expect parts to last forever.

PSDEng · Nov 17, 2012

dentexpowerstroke said:
I mean I don't want it to break but at 600+ HP I dont expect parts to last forever.

I bet you'd be surprised how long good parts will last at that power level with proper maintenance.

02BigD · Nov 17, 2012

dentexpowerstroke said:
I mean I don't want it to break but at 600+ HP I dont expect parts to last forever.

Agree 100% with PSDEng.

Been at the same setup, on a built motor, for around 35,000 miles. Only issue, was the 1 factory item on the motor, in trashing a cryo'd flex plate. That's at 588 hp. I am brutal and aggressive in my driving style, so it gets worked.

Thuglike has been running around for years, and last time I saw 60,000+ miles on a full build at or above mid 600's. I'm sure there are other examples as well in the members.

dentexpowerstroke · Nov 17, 2012

I'm starting to think about getting the setup everything I planned and just running my 250s on it for now and start building my pmr block with billet rods, gearhead cam, fire rings, girdle, port and polish heads and half fill. Then when the block is finished putting the 350s into it.

Short Bus · Nov 18, 2012

Have you ever ridden in a high hp street truck before? The reason that I ask is because there's a huge difference in driveability, smoke, etc between a 450-500hp rig and a 600+ rig. I have spent 2 years tuning and tweaking my truck to get it better to drive and DD when needed. I would highly suggest NOT running 400/400's in something that may see the street very often. If i were you starting somewhat from scratch, I think i would try a forged rod engine with push rods, springs and studs, s468 and 250/200's THEN see if you want more. IF you do then you can step on to billets, girdle, filled block....