{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"205. 2000HP Trucks, Choosing Types of Boost, and LS vs LT w/ New Era Performance","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/205-2000hp-trucks-choosing-types-of-boost-and-ls-vs-lt-w-new-era-performance","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hgb3z9zzs9hp98z8/205_audio_fixed_fixedbwhpg.mp3","description":"Alex from New ERA Performance has built everything from 2,000hp trucks to full interior sedans that run eights — this episode covers choosing the right power adder, the LS vs. LT debate, and what it actually costs to build serious horsepower.\nTake your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com\nCode \"Minnoxide5\" for 5% off\nHigh Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide\nUse code \"MINNOX\" for 55% off ANY course\nUse Code \"MINVIP\" for $300 of the MINVIP Package T\nuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com\nCode \"Minnoxide\" for 5% off!\nShip With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net\nMORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt\n0:00 Intro\n7:20 First Car Modifications & Racing Days\n9:36 The Build Progression Over the Years\n11:15 Safety, Speed & Why Eighth Mile Makes Sense\n14:04 High Power Build Costs: Budget Motors to Billet Blocks\n18:24 Selling the Cars\n22:35 Fast Trucks\n29:51 Standalone ECUs: Motec, Holley & FuelTech\n35:23 Tuning Multiple Platforms\n39:03 LS vs. LT\n40:06 Building a 1,000hp Camaro\n43:22 Stock Blower vs. 2650 Explained\n47:23 Single vs. Twin Turbo: Real World Differences\n49:48 Suspension Preferences\n53:06 The '57 Bel Air LT4 Swap in the Shop\n1:01:05 Fuel Strategy at High Power Levels\n1:02:42 LS vs. LT & Weird Swaps\n1:05:21 Fab Work, Wiring & What Stays In-House\n1:08:44 Track Access in California & Traveling to Race\n1:17:58 What should the next build be?\n1:23:22 Little Gangsters Class & Budget Race Builds\n1:31:12 Ford vs. Mopar & Corvette Owners\n1:34:06 When to Go TH400\n"},"annotations":[{"id":432984,"startTime":519.0,"endTime":526.1,"type":"term","title":"street racing","url":"/glossary/street-racing","quote":"We were more of the meetups late at night and go street racing. 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