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Old 2007-08-03, 08:27 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by cody View Post
Well, there's no perfect solution, and I don't even know what ITE is other than it sounds like a class, but I still say the best bang for the buck (including the notion of dependability) is going to be a conservative race gas tune, rotated mount turbo, EJ25 with CP pistons.

The alternative is a Vette (RE: $$$) and Scott said no to that.
Um, I *have* an EJ25, with forged pistons, and a 20G at 22psi on race gas making 350whp. I'm already doing what you're suggesting, and it's expensive. Blowing that motor costs between $4,000 and $10,000 to repair.

I should be able to make 350whp on an LS1 or 302 for a lot cheaper, and without pushing the motor. Keep in mind, making 350whp on an STi motor is easy... on a dyno, on a street car... but doing it all day long at the race track is a bit different. At least it's been my experience that after a few laps at those power levels, things tend to get hot and not cool down.
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