A single stock CP3 will keep you limited to about 610whp, with a LBZ pump on an LBZ. Something like a Danville modded CP3 will get you to about 650whp. Using the CP3 as a fail safe, so to speak, isn't a bad idea, pushing the stock CP3 like that will affect the tuning some, especially in the upper rpms due to the pump running out. I've heard that running a modded CP3/dual fuelers will get you better throttle response too, so, personally I would keep a modded pump in my build plans, even though it is not absolutely and completely necessary. Why? Efficiency. The manufacturers build with only this in mind, and look at how well it works for them and how long stuff lasts, it would seem like we build up with efficiency being last on our minds, presumably.
Efficiency. Its the one thing I think gets overlooked the most when placing these goals on our trucks. We seem to look only at the parts and the power that they "can" unleash, but how often do we look at how EFFICIENT the parts are going to work in a given system. If the parts are working efficiently, then the power should be efficient too
So do you want to piece together a truck that "can" make 600whp when pushed to the limit, or do you want to put together/build a truck that "wants to" make 600whp every time your big toe hits the throttle. A stock long block can be manipulated to make 600whp several different ways, how you set it up and how you drive it will define the longevity of the motor and how well it performs more than anything, and when I say "set up" that includes how it's tuned, not just parts.
