Qwiksilver
i went in to this upgrade dumb and came out well educated.
for what it’s worth
no matter what fuels you run there are some facts that you need to be aware of.
1 The old saying that there’s no substitute for cubic inches is only true to a certain point.
for instance the factoru crank is the strongest crank you can get. No questions no doubt. That was one I really had issues with. But Dusteroff down to the lead engine builder for HHP is in total agreement.
2 The stock pistons and rods are the weak link in these engines. Again most knowledgeable people concur.
I just bought the best bullet proof pistons and rods I could buy.
the 426 was on my mind but I’m giving up a bad ass crank to get the stroker.
a 362 built and tuned by the right guys is fricking AWESOME!!!
it’s absolutely reliable at a hp threshold that will send you screaming help me to mama.
Remember when you put a 10 over on the bottom and a 275 on the top you are approaching what the old blower on a Redeye will take. Camshaft on the Redeye was not deemed needed.
I agree after listening to the builders thoughts on that.
heads need to be solid. The proper injectors recommendation from your builder is a must. Get him what he is comfortable with.
This is where opinions matter. CAI‘S do matter when you are screaming a huffer. Again listen to your builder.
buy the best you can afford. God knows I could have saved money, even though I was givin that option a few times, I don’t want to se the inside of the mother until time to freshen it up.
get ready to buy 17” or better yet the 15” conversion so you can run the sticky street slicks. I tried the super wide street tires and they will just get you into trouble. Rear carrier lock outs, upper and lower rear control arms, aftermarket driveshaft, inter chiller spacer plate and blanket for those hot days on the street.
After you get thru this find a true E85fuel source and test every drop that you put thru your new baby. I buy nothing but E85R race fuel even though I’m allowed to be as low as E70 with a little care.
I know I’m rambling but when you start down this hp rabbit hole you open a need quiet often to keep it competitive
Good luck and enjoy!!!!!!!!
i went in to this upgrade dumb and came out well educated.
for what it’s worth
no matter what fuels you run there are some facts that you need to be aware of.
1 The old saying that there’s no substitute for cubic inches is only true to a certain point.
for instance the factoru crank is the strongest crank you can get. No questions no doubt. That was one I really had issues with. But Dusteroff down to the lead engine builder for HHP is in total agreement.
2 The stock pistons and rods are the weak link in these engines. Again most knowledgeable people concur.
I just bought the best bullet proof pistons and rods I could buy.
the 426 was on my mind but I’m giving up a bad ass crank to get the stroker.
a 362 built and tuned by the right guys is fricking AWESOME!!!
it’s absolutely reliable at a hp threshold that will send you screaming help me to mama.
Remember when you put a 10 over on the bottom and a 275 on the top you are approaching what the old blower on a Redeye will take. Camshaft on the Redeye was not deemed needed.
I agree after listening to the builders thoughts on that.
heads need to be solid. The proper injectors recommendation from your builder is a must. Get him what he is comfortable with.
This is where opinions matter. CAI‘S do matter when you are screaming a huffer. Again listen to your builder.
buy the best you can afford. God knows I could have saved money, even though I was givin that option a few times, I don’t want to se the inside of the mother until time to freshen it up.
get ready to buy 17” or better yet the 15” conversion so you can run the sticky street slicks. I tried the super wide street tires and they will just get you into trouble. Rear carrier lock outs, upper and lower rear control arms, aftermarket driveshaft, inter chiller spacer plate and blanket for those hot days on the street.
After you get thru this find a true E85fuel source and test every drop that you put thru your new baby. I buy nothing but E85R race fuel even though I’m allowed to be as low as E70 with a little care.
I know I’m rambling but when you start down this hp rabbit hole you open a need quiet often to keep it competitive
Good luck and enjoy!!!!!!!!
