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Feb 1, 2010 | 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by XcreatonX

can I get some more details on your car. are you still on the 8 turbo. what boost are you running.

I would also like to reach the 375 whp range with stock 8 turbo. I am debating on what cams either gsc s2s or kelford 272's. I will also be on e85.

kelfords with spring and retainer upgrade and then your set hommie

Feb 2, 2010 | 06:03 AM

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cams for sure, do them before the tune, b/c you'll need to tune it after the cams anyways (save some green). How high are you going to push the boost?

Maybe you'll hit 400WHP on the butt dyno

Good Luck

Feb 2, 2010 | 06:08 AM

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even with e-85, on a safe conservative tune it will be impossible to hit 400 with evo8 turbo in my opinion....not worth it....

atleast get the 9 turbo with all supporting mod and e85... THEN you can do it

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:04 AM

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Its possible on the VIII turbo with the 10.5 to hit 400whp. You can even get more TORQUE out of it which is what you really want. On E85 I put down 410whp and 445wtq on a non ported completely stock 10.5 VIII turbo. IT CAN BE DONE!

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:21 AM

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cams gears were on the car when i got it .. i have a set of bc 280 cams but im not sure i want to go with BC they were pretty much given to me in trade for work done... Id like to stay with the stock turbo due to turbos are way too expensive for my taste right now lol

i had those, they were garbage dont put them in. definitly save the money for some kelford or cosworth cams, theyll really make a difference in your 8

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:25 AM

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how far ? i drive two hours to get it haha. If u wanna hit 400 thats what youll have to do. I mean its easy to do you just need bigger injectors .

You drive 2 hours to get it and on your way home, it's empty. Another 2 hours back and forth and you're draining your wallet

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:43 AM

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not happening. maybe with a 9 turbo good cams e85 and a dynojet

Feb 2, 2010 | 02:35 PM

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well theres alot of good advice here!!! BUT im gonna try and see what i can do with the stock turbo! it sounds like it gonna be pretty difficult task with the stock 8 turbo... In my eyes its no fun to just buy all the **** and throw it on.. we will se where this goes thanks for all the input!!!

Feb 2, 2010 | 02:47 PM

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spend a little time looking on the cite, there are many pages out there that help 1st timers know what to buy first. Modding for Newbs (i think this is the name of it) is a good one. But I would say you are defintaly going to need licp, s2 cams(springs and retainers), alch. injection, with these you will be right around 400

Feb 2, 2010 | 10:30 PM

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i think you need more to get 400 at the wheel

Feb 3, 2010 | 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by evo8nfs

So im getting tuned in a couple of weeks im pretty positive that i will reach my mark or come close to it... heres my mod list you guys think 400 to the wheels is capable..
walbro255
3"TBE
Ported o2
FP ported 10.5 hotside
stock ported exhuast mani
stock cams
hks cam gears
magnus sheet metal intake mani.
Stock evo 8 turbo

thoughts, opinions, suggestions?

if you wanna hit 400 to the crank its possible if you put on a turbo from a 9 boosting 22pounds and some kelford 272s would be the way to go. yould prolly be around 315whp if your lucky with the list you have there. good luck

Feb 3, 2010 | 09:37 PM

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right now I have the stock o2 housing, how much will I benefit from going to a aftermarket one on the stock turbo?

Feb 4, 2010 | 07:20 AM

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No cams? and you think you will be close to 400whp? in your dream... 350whp if you are lucky...

I have been researching power mods for my 8 MR and with bolt-ons,cams and a upping the boost on a good tune it seems you would barely break 350whp....maybe.

Feb 4, 2010 | 11:10 AM

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Wow i don't think there is a reason to beat the hell out of him, im thinking around 340-350 still not bad.

Feb 4, 2010 | 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tdubbz

I have been researching power mods for my 8 MR and with bolt-ons,cams and a upping the boost on a good tune it seems you would barely break 350whp....maybe.

i had hks 280 cams and all the bolt ons with a 10.5 evo8 turbo and made 350 at 22 psi in my old evo......