Turbo 4.8 reliability

[Fatnasty91]

I have my 4.8 swapped in my 91 obs now I have a cam specd by Martin at tick performance but haven't installed it.i plan on arp studs and ls9 gaskets my fuels system is a fuel cell, aeromotive 1000 pump with -8an lines feed and return no injectors yet 76 mm q trim magnum I really badly want to be at 650 + hp to run low eleven or high tens but also want It to last at least a year only weekend driving maybe 1500 miles every six months and I will run e85 if needed to help with tuning for reliability

[blacstar]

it only cost money, you will be fine

[Fatnasty91]

I just want it to last I know you can't have cheap reliable and fast. But it would be nice lol

[farmtruc]

What about everything behind the engine.

Reliable race truck? Hmmm

[Fatnasty91]

Sorry forgot to mention built th400 with circle d 3800 stall and 14 bolt after my 10 bolt gives out

[farmtruc]

sounds like it'll be a solid build.

[Fatnasty91]

That's why I thought I would ask y'all if my motor should be ok or should I just lower my expectations on hp and stay in the 500 hp range

[LOWnEASY]

If hp magazine can make a tt 4.8 eat 1200 HP for 3-4 pulls and not brake a sweat, 650hp should be a nice reliable truck. Depends on how often your on the skiny pedal how good of a tune etc.
I believe you going to need more than 650hp to get down in the tens, I may be wrong though. Going to need some fat meat out back too

[George C]

not a fan of a martin spec'd cam...do a quick research on yellowbullet and on ls1tech and youll see why many who have paid attention dont recommend him.

[skeet]

not a fan of a martin spec'd cam...do a quick research on yellowbullet and on ls1tech and youll see why many who have paid attention do recommend him.

do or dont lol

i know what you mean