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Old 02-19-2006, 07:31 AM
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after hearing about the t-rex so much, i'm thinking about trying it. do you guys think it is worth the swap? will the f13 tune be ok to run with it? i have stock heads with all bolt ons and 4:30's. see sig for other mods. thanks.
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depends on your goals for the car

If you daily drive i wouldnt really bother. your putting 390 rhwp the t-rex might add 30. I think you would get better results w/ new heads realistically
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To answer your other question, your F-13 tune will not work for the T-Rex. It's an entirely different animal and takes exceptional tuning skill to make it enjoyable as a daily driver.
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thanks. i should add that it is not daily driven. it is driven on the street very little.
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what are some goals?
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
what are some goals?
i want to get in the 10's with stock heads and na. i'm still pulling weight out of the car. i've allready removed the a/c, heat, cruise, tc, rear seat etc. what about the f15? i don't see it much.
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For a max effort drag car, the T-Rex is at the top of the heap. An F-13 tune will get you in the ballpark, but for best all-round power, you'll go fastest with a speed density tune and no MAF. Now THAT takes a little tuning skill.
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
For a max effort drag car, the T-Rex is at the top of the heap. An F-13 tune will get you in the ballpark, but for best all-round power, you'll go fastest with a speed density tune and no MAF. Now THAT takes a little tuning skill.
Es Verdard (it is true) Speed density tune is best i think. If you are still pulling weight, for a max effort drag car, yeah the T-rex is quite possibly your best effort (I have a custom cam w/ comparable specs, i'll see how it does) You could break 10's cam only all depends on race weight, how well you hook and drive.
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How comfortable are you spinning your motor up that high... most take the trex up to 7200-7400. Do you have aftermarket rod bolts?
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Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
How comfortable are you spinning your motor up that high... most take the trex up to 7200-7400. Do you have aftermarket rod bolts?
no, it still is the stock bottom. i shift it at 6800 now, with the limiter set at 7000.




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