F-body or Vette ecm

[dyeager535]

If you want to stick with the 193's, definitely look into porting them. From the sounds of it pretty substantial gains can be had with not too much work. I believe Thunder can give you some pointers!

I can certainly understand the economy aspect. As I alluded to, my build could have been a lot cheaper, with the same outcome, had I started out with another block and some different heads.

 

[77crewcab]

That is one benefit I have. I am starting with a roller cam TBI block from a Caprice police car. I plan to put in a L98 cam, maybe a LT1/4 down the line. 193 heads to start with, and plan for porting the intake.

 

[dyeager535]

To be honest, I've been thinking that if someone were to get their hands on the Corvette L98 heads for *cheap* (aluminum) that might not be a horrible swap either. Probably not as good for low end as the TBI or Vortec heads, but I'm a huge fan of weight savings, even in one of these beasts of a truck.

Gotta figure, aluminum heads, along with a TPI setup (vs cast heads and cast intake) probably offset the weight gain of going with a 14SF over a 10 bolt in the rear, or if no added truck weight, would increase economy, even if slightly.

What are the specs on the L98 cam? I assume it's a pretty decent cam for torque.

 

[77crewcab]

Here is the info for the L98 cam. I am thinking it should be pretty decent on torque with the TPI and 193 heads.