Im at a crossroad right now I have an 88 Starion equipped with an auto. I have a complete 87 conquest 5spd donor car. already have the larger 88 manual lightened flywheel and an ACT clutch and PP.
have m6 head, JE pistons, have two ECM either using my F.A.S.T system or my Haltec. trying to sort out the distributor part now might just have a trigger wheel made on the front pulley dont know yet.
Also I have the engine out being built now having rods race prepped also have a custom intake manifold with 1000cc injector which i think is over kill.
custom exhaust manifold with T3/T4 stage 3 turbo no exhaust yet.
I have been reading the posts auto the auto holding up but dont know which route to go seeing how i have both ready to go and was kinda wanting to have some drifting capabilites in the end for weekend sporting events.
I was planning on running 25-28psi.
Came out with a HP target of 435 whp. so the engine will be close to 500hp.
so have anyone made close or higher hp numbers with the auto and still drive everday if needed? if this engine dont do what i want im going 4g64 or ford mustang GT engine. but wanted to keep the car light as possible withhout making it an all out racer still want to make road trips to events