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Frosty · 11-23-2010, 07:37 AM

It's all about economics, most people that own thirdgens aren't willing to put the time and $$$ or don't have the means to build a monster. Most get caught up in buying ugly as **** 4thgen Camaro(aka Metro and Sebring look-a-likes) or they want a LS1 T/A.

Building a N/A TPI motor can get costly but like Justin said...you boost a TPI motor and it's a ton of fun and can make some serious power.

The OP is looking for 400-500 according to the post...which is obtainable for a TT SBC. Would a LS1 make more power? Possibly but the massive amounts of torque will easily overcome not having an insane amount of HP however that's just my opinion. I make less horsepower than bolt on LS1's but the torque makes them look silly(well, until higher mph lol).

EDIT: Also, I think he said he has a $12K budget....if you think you can do a twin turbo LS1 swap the RIGHT way(no hack jobs, no shortcuts) you're on crack

. Factor in everything else...it's just not happening on that budget. LS1 swaps the right way aren't cheap...and I don't mean hacking up wiring harnesses, cutting this and cutting that...

11-23-2010, 07:37 AM	#29
Frosty Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 7,108 iTrader: (1)	It's all about economics, most people that own thirdgens aren't willing to put the time and $$$ or don't have the means to build a monster. Most get caught up in buying ugly as **** 4thgen Camaro(aka Metro and Sebring look-a-likes) or they want a LS1 T/A. Building a N/A TPI motor can get costly but like Justin said...you boost a TPI motor and it's a ton of fun and can make some serious power. The OP is looking for 400-500 according to the post...which is obtainable for a TT SBC. Would a LS1 make more power? Possibly but the massive amounts of torque will easily overcome not having an insane amount of HP however that's just my opinion. I make less horsepower than bolt on LS1's but the torque makes them look silly(well, until higher mph lol). EDIT: Also, I think he said he has a $12K budget....if you think you can do a twin turbo LS1 swap the RIGHT way(no hack jobs, no shortcuts) you're on crack . Factor in everything else...it's just not happening on that budget. LS1 swaps the right way aren't cheap...and I don't mean hacking up wiring harnesses, cutting this and cutting that... __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS Redline package, ESC Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, Might Mouse wild catch can, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts, Drake Muscle Car Wickerbill spoiler 2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol) Last edited by Frosty; 11-23-2010 at 08:01 AM.