Couple questions\comments on this...
If you've got that much cash to put down on making this thing go. The best thing is to get your engine and frame ready to handle the amount of horsepower you plan on putting in it...
Especially if the turbo numbers are correct... 450 rwhp is well over 500 hp at the crank. To be honest, the stock bottom end and transmission just weren't designed to take that much power...
(My synchs and tranny are already having issues at 450 hp...)
Get yourself a stroker kit from SHM and get the internals ready for the amount of abuse you're about to throw on them. Port and polish the heads and get yourself a bullit intake. The more you put into your engine now, the more you'll get out of it when its under boost. (and it just might last longer)
A good set of weld-in subframes will be a must also...
You may have to wait for the forced induction this way, but at least you know that she'll be ready for it when the cash comes along...
If you're really serious about high horsepower applications (over 500 hp at the crank), it will take more than just a good tune... It will take thought, patience, and cash...
By the way, will this be your daily driver\only car?
While the thought of driving a street monster to work every day may be cool now, heat, traffic, and mileage has been the undoing of many an unprepared gearhead...
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"The Yellowjacket"
381.8 rwhp 377.6 rwtq
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."