CT525 power upgrade question
Just pondering options on a DLM engine package on a budget. Around me there are several series that allow the CT525 as an option or even as the required package. A couple of the actual "Open Comp" series allow the CT525 to be run, but they don't actually want it to win against the "Open Comp" stuff so they setup the rules to make it irrelevant with weight and spoiler rules that are equal to the open motors. Now in its "As Shipped" configuration(coil packs and control module) it makes I'm told 525HP and you can't do any modifications, fine. However if you strip the coil packs & control module and add a distributor and MSD I assume you can do whatever you want to it. So if you can do whatever, how much power is this engine capable of without having to replace all the internals, maybe just pistons, cam and some port work. I know the ZR1 Vette puts out 638HP Super charged in the same basic configuration, but how much power will it tolerate reliably? I'm not looking to cheat just to maximize this package on a budget. Any thoughts or advice welcome.