Biggest boost for 160-pump hp? $4k budget...

[GO 4LO]

If you had an engine running a 160 pump with laser-cut dv's and 370's, stock turbo (has to go), auto transmission, 4. 10's, what would you do next for a bump in horsepower, given a budget of, say, $4000? Trans is already taken care of - the $4k will have to cover fuel and air, though...

Chris

 

[sewman]

Send ur pump to Piers

Bob

 

[mjoppie]

twins and headwork, thats where i would lay my money. then get pump work done later.





matt

 

[GO 4LO]

So what do you think a 160-pump with dv's, 4kgsk, and 370's will max out at, powerwise, given enough air? 500?

Chris

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I'd do a larger single turbo, and replace the pump with a 215 hp pump with strong torque plate.

 

[Cooker]

What is your HP goal and your use for the truck? Do you tow?



I think 500 is pretty tough to get out of a mostly stock 160 and still maintain decent street manners of the truck.

 

[GO 4LO]

No, I don't tow. Bought the '93 just for fun. For now, I'd like to get it as fast as possible by the end of August. Next year, it'll get a race pump and even more air.

How cheap could I pick up a used 215 pump?

Chris

 

[DavidTD]

Jeff Garmon has a 1994 Auto (160hp) Reg. Cab with spring kit, his modded 370's, stock DV's and nailed over 450hp on the dyno. Added a S300 for fun and nailed around 550hp. With stock turbo it ran a 12. 97 @ 104 if I remember correctly.



The 160's have some disadvantages but by no means can't make power. His could use better air and more power would be developed.