7mgte 450-550 hp

pandrade · 03-19-2012, 08:21 PM

from what i know the stock 7mgte computer cant be reprogramed but im not exactly shure if its true so dont quote me on it, now what is your budget, friend once told me you can build a motor 3 ways fast-cheap- or reliable pick 2 so a budget is a huge part to consider. If i was building my motor and had money i would tear the block down and rebuild the motor go. 20 forged pistons and forged rods get the crank rebalanced have the head ported and polished go to a stage 3 cams upgrade springs retainers and the general valve train, custome exshaust manifold whith equal length and a garret turbo but i just dont have the money. you have to decide how much your willing to spend in my case i would pick fast and reliable so its not gona be cheap, what is your choise

from what i can understand you want to keep the CT-26 right off the bat I would get the turbo rebuilt at a reputible rebuild shop whith the correct balancer ( i also know comp turbo will rebuild and put in a bigger inducer and compressor for 400-500$ )you could also upgrade to a new turbo altogether i would imagine a small to medium frame to keep lag to a minimum unless you like the sudden kick in the pants. also you say street car; last i checked 500 whp needs bigger tires and handeling package and brakes, as well as a tranny that can handle the torque and power. I hear the stock r-154 will hold 700hp anyday but only after its been rebuilt, dont know for shure. these are all things to take into consideraton in your project

P.S. please excuse the horrible gramer, i know it sucks

03-19-2012, 08:21 PM	#4
pandrade 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: fort myers florida Posts: 345	from what i know the stock 7mgte computer cant be reprogramed but im not exactly shure if its true so dont quote me on it, now what is your budget, friend once told me you can build a motor 3 ways fast-cheap- or reliable pick 2 so a budget is a huge part to consider. If i was building my motor and had money i would tear the block down and rebuild the motor go. 20 forged pistons and forged rods get the crank rebalanced have the head ported and polished go to a stage 3 cams upgrade springs retainers and the general valve train, custome exshaust manifold whith equal length and a garret turbo but i just dont have the money. you have to decide how much your willing to spend in my case i would pick fast and reliable so its not gona be cheap, what is your choise from what i can understand you want to keep the CT-26 right off the bat I would get the turbo rebuilt at a reputible rebuild shop whith the correct balancer ( i also know comp turbo will rebuild and put in a bigger inducer and compressor for 400-500$ )you could also upgrade to a new turbo altogether i would imagine a small to medium frame to keep lag to a minimum unless you like the sudden kick in the pants. also you say street car; last i checked 500 whp needs bigger tires and handeling package and brakes, as well as a tranny that can handle the torque and power. I hear the stock r-154 will hold 700hp anyday but only after its been rebuilt, dont know for shure. these are all things to take into consideraton in your project P.S. please excuse the horrible gramer, i know it sucks Last edited by pandrade; 03-19-2012 at 08:28 PM.