6.0 or supercharger???
Jun 20, 2009 | 01:21 PM
#13
With 8.5lbs and the R1900 I make just over 500rwhp (518 or something)
Cant see how it'd be cheaper to pull and replace an entire engine than to slap a bolt on part. I guess if you find a cheap block and do all the labor your self it's wouldn't be too bad to do the 6.0 swap but it involves more than I'm capable of
Cant see how it'd be cheaper to pull and replace an entire engine than to slap a bolt on part. I guess if you find a cheap block and do all the labor your self it's wouldn't be too bad to do the 6.0 swap but it involves more than I'm capable of
If your going to change your motor, why not get a 408? It would be much more power than the 6.0, and wouldn't cost much more. You could build the 408 to have more power then the blower, and have a stronger motor, and add 100 shot of spray. Theres a friend of mine who got rid of his Procharger and got a 408, and has more power and more reliable. Just my.02
Terry
Terry
greenz71, I wouldn't be afraid to try a 1900 on either a 5.3 or 6L; as JennaBear said, save a 2300 for the 6L.
To OP, it's cool you're startin w/ a built tranny. I'd avoid a Whipple/ Kenne Bell. Unless they've improved customer service. A Maggie would be far better choice. Consider this, a 6L will prolly be a cheaper deal, if u get a deal/ & or do own labor. It may be in sound condition or may not. On the other hand, u could get a 6L, go thru it at your leisure & start beatin on it!
A new Maggie would be sound cause, well, it's new.
Jun 20, 2009 | 06:05 PM
#15
Labor will all be on me. I'm not shoveling out a bunch of money for something I can figure out, plus thats half the fun. lol. If any one can find a used kit please let me know. And keep the thoughts coming.
Jun 21, 2009 | 10:50 AM
#17
Supercharger first because it will probably cost the most $, then find a 6.0 for cheap and build it as your budget allows like i have been doing. Then when your engine is done u just swap everything over. thats my $.02
Jun 21, 2009 | 11:04 PM
#18
Keep the little engine for fuel economy. If you want more power later, raise the boost and still keep the fuel economy. Since over the span of a tank of fuel you are almost never in boost, comparatively speaking, a blower has little effect on gas mileage.
