actually that thread is perfect example of why not to use black on a lightly modded setup. those are extremely lackluster results for a black turbo.

 

400+ WHP with stock cams(evo8 ?) , 93 oct and only 20-21 psi

 

+1, it seems as though TBE, cams, FMIC, LICP, fuel pump, injectors, etc should be the minimum, as long as SS o2 housing and a ported exhaust manifold are put on at the same time as the turbo. The numbers are not that spectacular, I made more than that with my BBK at 24psi and have over 500rpm of more torque

 

I know you're not looking for other opinions but from the sound of what you're looking for I think the CBRD BBK Full is right up your alley. Just something you may want to think about.

 

problem is people read a peak HP number and get all goosy. they dont know how to read a curve and relate to how the car will actually pull when driven.

 

You made more power at higer boost. 500rpm is a small amount of lag especially considering the ultimate power potential of both turbos. For the time being 450+whp on a stock block until he adds more mods and replaces his clutch is rediculous. Imagine if his clutch would have held and he could have ran 24psi like scheides and that is with STOCK CAMS! You guys on here are so backwards it is retarded. Have fun with slow cars.

 

Not going to read through this whole thread, High boost and not much money don't go hand in hand.....by the way this frist page looks, i hope that you stay away from the black and get something more manageable.

Good luck.