80E or TH400 high powered street car?
04-22-2019, 07:54 AM
#41
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I'm in the same boat and haven't made up my mind yet. My biggest concern is the added weight of the 80e. Doesn't make sense in my mind to add weight to a car just for the ability to cruise around at lower RPMs. Maybe if I was planning on attending a power tour or traveling over 100 miles routinely I could see the benefit. For a car you go for ice cream in or cruise to work a few times a month, I don't see a benefit to the added weight.
04-22-2019, 08:21 AM
#42
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Weigh a 400 then weigh an 80e
If you can't handle the weight difference, then you better be a hardcore racer looking for every tenth or hundredth
If you can't handle the weight difference, then you better be a hardcore racer looking for every tenth or hundredth
04-22-2019, 09:22 AM
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I agree with this. Weight shouldn’t really be an issue unless you’re racing primarily. My GTO is full weight. In fact it’s heavier than stock. It has a full interior and extra reinforcement. Again, primarily a street car. If you removed your interior and were looking for weight reduction for a race vehicle then I’d agree. Otherwise the way I see it is a nice durable stout piece of machinery and I for one like cruising the street in a heavy car. Not planning on setting records here haha
04-23-2019, 02:26 PM
#45
If you're only driving 60-70 mph, then the 400 is king, point blank....period. Why spend all that unnecessary cash on the 80E? Get the converter right, and the 400 is fine everywhere, freeway and all. I street drive my '00 SS in the heat of summer with a 9.5 PTC (5200 on the brake), and zero heat issues to speak of. And as for freeway driving, 70mph @ around 2500 rpm.... not bad imo. Not by any means saying that the 80e is trash...because it's clearly not, but just save some cash and hassle and do the 400.
04-23-2019, 09:23 PM
#47
Just curious. Does anyone in this thread that is beating their chest about the 80 actually have one and race it? Because it sure doesn't sound like it. And what is your HP level? I am at the track all the time racing. I can tell you one thing for sure. In the Real world it just doesn't turn out that way. If it was a 5-600Hp street car the 80 would be the way to go. But 1000+whp, well you'll see. Been there done that. It cost my hard headed *** a lot of money to come to my conclusion. Best of luck.
I’ve had a 80 in my junk for over ten years. Started with a manual vb then D1 and now CK’s D3. All have worked great. Currently 1000+rwhp and deep into 5’s at 3700lbs. Drove 70 miles round trip to work yesterday, so yes still a street car.
04-23-2019, 11:03 PM
#48
TECH Junkie
I'm here on the forum and out racing multiple cars :-) and having tons of fun doin' so!
Anybody interested in some broken connecting rods from my funny car?
With the current tune... 7 passes is one too many for the rods to stay in one piece... LMAO!
I'll make a note... no more than 6 passes on this tune, got it! :-)
Anybody interested in some broken connecting rods from my funny car?
With the current tune... 7 passes is one too many for the rods to stay in one piece... LMAO!
I'll make a note... no more than 6 passes on this tune, got it! :-)
04-24-2019, 04:02 AM
#49
This is because most racers are racing and not on forums. Haha! But yet your here. LOL I do not do Facebook and never have but I'll bet you do. This is the only site i visit. Period. So whats your point.
I’ve had a 80 in my junk for over ten years. Started with a manual vb then D1 and now CK’s D3. All have worked great. Currently 1000+rwhp and deep into 5’s at 3700lbs. Drove 70 miles round trip to work yesterday, so yes still a street car.
I’ve had a 80 in my junk for over ten years. Started with a manual vb then D1 and now CK’s D3. All have worked great. Currently 1000+rwhp and deep into 5’s at 3700lbs. Drove 70 miles round trip to work yesterday, so yes still a street car.
The day I made that post We went to the track and made 8 passes so again, whats your point. Haha! I'm at the track every weekend they are open, and sometimes if i'm off work on wed too. Nice try at being a smart *** though, but doesn't apply. LOL
04-24-2019, 07:23 AM
#50
TECH Junkie
Good lord boys...put them away. Nobody is getting a ruler out to see who's is longer.
The OP has already ordered an 80e...move the hell on.
The OP has already ordered an 80e...move the hell on.
04-24-2019, 08:02 AM
#51
If it worked so great why did you keep changing stuff? Your deep onto the 5's at 3700lbs with the twisted up G-Body in your sig? I would have to see that to believe it.
The day I made that post We went to the track and made 8 passes so again, whats your point. Haha! I'm at the track every weekend they are open, and sometimes if i'm off work on wed too. Nice try at being a smart *** though, but doesn't apply. LOL
The day I made that post We went to the track and made 8 passes so again, whats your point. Haha! I'm at the track every weekend they are open, and sometimes if i'm off work on wed too. Nice try at being a smart *** though, but doesn't apply. LOL
Well, I started with a nitrous sbc so I went manual VB running 6.80's and eventually 6.20's (once I got the body roll figured out). Then I switched to a LS TT efi setup and tried the D1. It worked, well but too much shifting for me. So now a D3, which is awesome.
And If you don't believe me, meet me at the track sunday night! But for now, here ya go....