Well funny enough, I just got off work and got a promotion! One of our GMs left and I am fairly confident that I will be able to afford it! The budget I am looking at is at most 27k, but I will go to 30k if I have to. I have been looking at Full-Race's raptor turbo manifolds and the XT2-61T4 Twin Turbo Package from Precision. Along with E85, a built 6R80 trans with the 4R200 planetary gear, I think I could make this possible. I am 17, going through high school, working two jobs, I've been going to car shows almost my entire life and I have really wanted to make something unique. And after I picked up the van I knew it was it.
All in all. I will go with the 4.2L, I really think to get anywhere near my goal of a 900-1000Hp street/drag Van, it's my only option.
The only thing I truly need help with is an Intake Manifold and the fuel systems. J2 Fabrication use to make one which was billet, link below:
But the problem is, it's for a Gen 1 Engine. I am fairly certain I would be using the same heads since there really isn't much I have found to improve other than say like bearings for the Cams.
The other thing is, Gen 2 is Port and Direct Injection right? Is there any way to make it one or the other? Buying 12, 1700cc (because the pump is mechancical) E85 compatible fuel injectors is absolutely bonkers...
If anyone has any tips to make the project a little cheaper, and maybe make the engine last a little longer between services. I would be up for anything. I am not a lazy person when it comes to taking care of my cars, but obviously being able to keep it running week to week would be nice! I think after I do get it running with everything I am just going to full commit to drag racing and weld in a roll cage and gut the interior and then buy a civic as a daily 😂