question about internals for my ls
I hear a lot of people saying that when going sc or turbo, you should keep your camshafts, get some cam gears for tuning, valve springs/retainers, and forged pistons and rods would also decrease detonation and makes it easier for the engine to rev up.
As for the fuel upgrade, is it possible to tune without an upgrade to fuel computer if using larger injectors with larger fuel pump, and how would you know what pump strength and injector size if you plan 240 hp like mentioned initially in the thread?
I wanted also to know if there is any advantage or what would be the point in running dual coils instead of single coil on an MSD ignition.
Anyone want to comment on their experience/knowledge and help me clarify those questions?
As for the fuel upgrade, is it possible to tune without an upgrade to fuel computer if using larger injectors with larger fuel pump, and how would you know what pump strength and injector size if you plan 240 hp like mentioned initially in the thread?
I wanted also to know if there is any advantage or what would be the point in running dual coils instead of single coil on an MSD ignition.
Anyone want to comment on their experience/knowledge and help me clarify those questions?
If you arent going to be running that much boost I agree, just get it tuned well and if you're a little paranoid then get a blockguard and enlarge the coolant holes a bit.
Tuning helps reduce the chances for detonation not beefier internals. The stronger internals just will be able to hold the power without risking something breaking.
Stock cams are decent but if you are going to be running high boost then the stock cams really die off on the top end. Especially the non vtec cams. If you want to use larger injectors you are going to need something to control them. Whether its a piggy back like the v-afc or a stand alone like aem's ems. Stock honda ignition is pretty good too so unless you're running a high powered car or your old ignition is going out i'd save my money.
Tuning helps reduce the chances for detonation not beefier internals. The stronger internals just will be able to hold the power without risking something breaking.
Stock cams are decent but if you are going to be running high boost then the stock cams really die off on the top end. Especially the non vtec cams. If you want to use larger injectors you are going to need something to control them. Whether its a piggy back like the v-afc or a stand alone like aem's ems. Stock honda ignition is pretty good too so unless you're running a high powered car or your old ignition is going out i'd save my money.
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