If you have a look in New Zealand and under Engine Build you can see what I did and why. The new build is cool but very costly. I only did it because a set of brand new old stock Striker Heads came up for grabs complete with the Jesel Roller Rocker kit. Been living on toast and water for 2 years to pay for it hahaha.
I only like the one on the right
The pistons are made by the same manufacturer, Mahle. They built what the customer asked for. If they were allowed to build the one on the right we could just crank these babies up to 1000hp no trouble
Today’s world ,, build things to break and make everyone buy new, Quality doesn't matter over making a buck .. Bring back Lee Iacocca hahaha ..
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Yeah I haven't gone huge hp otherwise the gearbox, driveshaft become a problem. I would get headwork done at Southeast Performance if you are in the south. Talk to John Mercedes. May not need forged rods. Pistons yeah. They can now get very close to striker performance out of OEM heads. Seat of your pants, you wouldn't know the difference. A cam and then dyno tune watching for fuel injectors maxing out or fuel pump. Being so far away I put slightly bigger injectors and a bigger pump rather than waste time and money by having to change them out later and retuning and redyno. But that is only what I did.
Im told these TT kits are fairly easy to do. Other than building your internals to withstand this i guess getting a built trans would help.
The T56 was upgraded for the heavier truck, only down side is it basically obsolete now. I’m sure you can have a machine shop cut anything you need for it but it’s gonna cost. Especially if you go with billet internals. I’m not sure how much noise straight cut gears make, but I would definitely consider it. Tremec now makes a 7 speed. They also make a T56 magnum that is basically the same T56 on steroids good for up to 1,000 hp if memory serves me correct. It will come with a new yolk for the driveshaft because they increased the diameter I THINK up to 1.25” it’s slightly longer as well so getting the driveshaft cut down an inch or so will also have to be done(I could be thinking of the T6060). But it’s a basic bolt in. I’ve done a bunch of research back in January/ February when I rebuilt my T56.
But like you say, it all depends what you are going to use it for. Drag with slicks T56 maybe a short life. It is just that dropping the clutch in 1st gear. That is something I don't do. I don't really nail it until in 2nd as it is a bit easier on the gearbag.
They rev up hard and fast in 1st no matter auto or manual.. DONT miss the shit into second or you could get a big OUCH !
Yes, if I remember right, Tony's twin-turbo ran an 11.2
I love the turbo whistles. I would those at 500hp just for the sound
Just record it and then play the turbo whistle through some high quality earbuds when you are out driving around.
Na not the same. Bit like putting a nos sticker on ya mum's car
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