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Old 09-11-2006, 03:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Input on where to start with a 12 valver
Hey guys,

I know I'm new here but would appreciate a little help. I own seven diesels (five Fords and two Cummins) and have some extra cash saved up for a build on the ol 96 Cummins (or a 24 valver if I choose to go that way). It used to be a work truck but I'm gonna restore it and do some good stuff to the engine, using it for my weekend truck (I sold my 69 Charger). I have done searches and read around for the last few months. But a have a few imprtant questions on where to start....

Considering money is not a determining factor, what is my starting point? The engine have approx. 250,000 miles and doesn't burn any oil, has been tight. I have decided to go to a few different comapnies for my needs - I'm thinking street.race twins, a built P7100 pump, 370 (possibly) injectors, and the usual fuel stuff attached to these addtions. My auto tranny will be built when the engine is done up. I'm not big on drugs (for the engine!) right now.

Can I be on track for my desire for a streetable 600-650 hp? Do I rebuild the engine top and bottom end? Any upgrades that should be done to the bottom end? Are stock pistons and vavle springs OK? Is a cam worth it if I'm NOT reconditioning the engine? I will firering the head of course, so maybe a total recondition should be done. Will the mileage be as miserable as my 05 Dodge or 04 Ford? What mileage can I expect for daily driving (I'm expecting the injectors will knock that down quite a bit) These are important considerations for me since I may just build up another muscle car in its place. I know newbies shouldn't be in the hot competition forum but I need some interaction before I contact companies to start helping me out so I have somewhat of a clear vision of my end product and know my stuff.

The last question I have is the extra head flow worth it to do a 24 valver instead of a 12 valve and get a kit P7100 kit from Buddha?

Any responses are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Andy
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