1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
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1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
I need some suggestions on proven combinations to make 1400 hp with a Big Block Chevy.
Budget is $6000
Thanks
Craig
Budget is $6000
Thanks
Craig
Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
I'll bite. Is the budget number a misprint? I ask that because $6000 might get you a rotating assembly that would barely support that h.p. in a reliable fashion.
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Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
HAHA I have double that with a 800 hp deal................
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Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
And the fact a blower will cost more to get you there.
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Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
That power goal with that budget? I will be interested in the suggestions.
Maybe remove a 0 from the power goal or add a 0 to the budget
Maybe remove a 0 from the power goal or add a 0 to the budget
Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
That's gonna be tough. But as others have asked, how long do you need it to live? Or is this just to see a big number on the dyno before something lets go? And what parts are you starting with?
Throw some ebay chinese turbos and intercoolers on it, some decent forged pistons with chinese H-beam rods and hope the crank doesn't break at 25 lbs of boost.
Throw some ebay chinese turbos and intercoolers on it, some decent forged pistons with chinese H-beam rods and hope the crank doesn't break at 25 lbs of boost.
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Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
3/4's of that budget should be invested in Kevlar...
-that sounds more like a grenade
-that sounds more like a grenade
Use it up
Wear it out
Eat it all!
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Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
Craig J, Search Reher-Morrison Racing Engines and you will get a idea of the cost of horsepower. I do not know what percentage of their prices is gross profit but subtracting a fair number, you get the idea . The world of high performance/high horsepower with some degree of dependability is NOT (inexpensive). This is a reality. The only way to get to your goal would be to buy something already built, that somebody would sell dirt cheap. Hope this helps? Mark H.
Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
You missed a zero in your budget number.
A Bryant crank is about $4300 for starters.
1400hp is turbo or pro-charged.
Here's some proven combinations:
https://www.stevemorrisengines.com/engi ... 500-hp-efi
https://rehermorrison.com/product/665-a ... er-series/ needs the nitrous upgrade to hit 1400hp
A Bryant crank is about $4300 for starters.
1400hp is turbo or pro-charged.
Here's some proven combinations:
https://www.stevemorrisengines.com/engi ... 500-hp-efi
https://rehermorrison.com/product/665-a ... er-series/ needs the nitrous upgrade to hit 1400hp
Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
hmmm.. I never considered turbo + nitro, I was really thinking twin 76 mm on methanol...
Interesting idea.
Re: 1400 hp Big Chevy combinations
Not sure if I understand your statement... you mean blowers are not the cheapest way, or the blower alone would cost more than $6K ?
I bought this one for under $1500 and I am sure that on methanol it would get the job done... but I am putting this engine in my ranger and don't really want to cut the hood. Honestly I think the best way to get it done cheap is with turbos using E85 or methanol.