Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Hp/torque prediction?

[PRattenbury]

Hello, I'm about to get a bunch of mods done to my truck. I'm getting a DTT trans and torque converter, and I'm installing a set of Dipricol Optix. On the engine, I already have a Scotty 2, 4" MBRP exhaust, and 215hp pump. My goal is 400+ horses. I'm having a 3KGSK, a #10 plate and 300hp injectors put in, and the timing bumped up to at least 16. 5 degrees. The turbo is still stock. I'm having the KDP killed as well. But, I'm wondering if you all think I'll get to my goal of 400+ or not. Whaddya think?

 

[bgilbert]

Better get a turbo, you're gonna be disappointed with 300rwhp.

 

[PRattenbury]

Yeah, 300 ponies just doesn't move a 7000 pound truck as it will a little camaro or Mustang.

 

[pwerwagn]

With the 10 plate, GSK, and injectors, you have plenty of fuel for 400hp. And it is doable with the hx35, but your egts are gonna he ridiculously high. at a bare minimum, you need a 16cm housing. you'd be better off with a 35/40 though, or a turbo with something in the 62mm comp wheel range... (ps62, HTB2, etc)



--Jeff

 

[PRattenbury]

This may be a bad question. Cost aside, is it better to go with a big single turbo, or twins?