Well, im considering some engine upgrades that should increase power on my already stout 400 thats coupled to the original FMX in my 75 ranchero.
FMX parts are harder to come by these days, and i think ill be near 500 possibly 500 + HP, and as much or more torque, at the crank after the upgrades to the engine.
Also, the upgrades should allow me to more safely run the nitrous kit (125 shot) sitting on my shelf. But that scares me a little because im looking at 11.05:1 comp ratio with the planned piston upgrade. So maybe not on the NOS. Thats a wait and see deal right now.
So ive decided to swap out the FMX for a C6, even though a while ago I said i wasnt interested in that swap. I dont think i would want to use a C4, because of the extra cost of an aftermarket big block bellhousing, the money for which could be used to improve a C6.
Ive heard tale that the C6 uses a lot more power for operation than the old FMX. The highest number ive heard is 25%!!!!! Can that be accurate?
Now, what, if anything, can be done to improve and decrease the power consumption of a C6? Do you folks think im on the right track? Should i re consider the C4 as a COST effective option?
I have naughty wet dreams of a 6 speed manual also
, but who doesnt...thats wayyy outa my ball park right now.
FMX parts are harder to come by these days, and i think ill be near 500 possibly 500 + HP, and as much or more torque, at the crank after the upgrades to the engine.
Also, the upgrades should allow me to more safely run the nitrous kit (125 shot) sitting on my shelf. But that scares me a little because im looking at 11.05:1 comp ratio with the planned piston upgrade. So maybe not on the NOS. Thats a wait and see deal right now.
So ive decided to swap out the FMX for a C6, even though a while ago I said i wasnt interested in that swap. I dont think i would want to use a C4, because of the extra cost of an aftermarket big block bellhousing, the money for which could be used to improve a C6.
Ive heard tale that the C6 uses a lot more power for operation than the old FMX. The highest number ive heard is 25%!!!!! Can that be accurate?
Now, what, if anything, can be done to improve and decrease the power consumption of a C6? Do you folks think im on the right track? Should i re consider the C4 as a COST effective option?
I have naughty wet dreams of a 6 speed manual also