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mikep · 08-30-2002, 10:37 PM

Build a motor for reliability. Use 4 bolt mains, balance the assembly, use decent aftermarket or chevy PM rods, forged flattops and a set of good rebuilt heads with a decent cam in the 220 or under duration area. That will keep your cost under $2000 and your fuel mileage at a livable level. THEN buy a big old nitrous tank and let the juice flow at the track. Your bottom end will be up to the task and you won't have to pay out the nose every time you fill up at the gas station. Otherwise you'll never meet your'e goals on your budget. Build for the real world!

08-30-2002, 10:37 PM	#4
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Build a motor for reliability. Use 4 bolt mains, balance the assembly, use decent aftermarket or chevy PM rods, forged flattops and a set of good rebuilt heads with a decent cam in the 220 or under duration area. That will keep your cost under $2000 and your fuel mileage at a livable level. THEN buy a big old nitrous tank and let the juice flow at the track. Your bottom end will be up to the task and you won't have to pay out the nose every time you fill up at the gas station. Otherwise you'll never meet your'e goals on your budget. Build for the real world! __________________ No truck :-(