275 Drag Radial Build Question
275 Drag Radial Build Question Hey guys, I do not know if the question has been asked or not, but I have been reading up on drag radial 275 class and the requirements. I have a general understanding of what the class limits are but this is geared towards my personal vehicle. I have a 97 Trans Am WS6 with some specs in my sig. When I go all out for this build I will add some hp of course but as far as suspension and chassis work, what all should be done on this F body car? I just want a rough idea on what needs to be done. Know any specific people you could point me to? I am just trying to clear up my understanding of what should be done. I would appreciate it.
Ha I know I would, but wanting to know what someone has done with an F body car. Just trying to work my way up slowly to get to that point. Any links or name referrals would be a start.
There's a whole lot to it, but you need to build from a solid drivetrain and suspension base right from the start.
Most competitive X275 cars are in the 4.40-4.60 range, so you need to get good parts right from the start or the project will end up costing you much more than it should.
We have done a ton of 275 and 315 radial chassis builds and setup for customers across the country, and MWC suspension parts and rearends are on the record setting stock style suspension f-body cars.
Give us a call and we will be more than happy to go over your build project and assist you with any parts you need!
Most competitive X275 cars are in the 4.40-4.60 range, so you need to get good parts right from the start or the project will end up costing you much more than it should.
We have done a ton of 275 and 315 radial chassis builds and setup for customers across the country, and MWC suspension parts and rearends are on the record setting stock style suspension f-body cars.
Give us a call and we will be more than happy to go over your build project and assist you with any parts you need!
Well I met some guys at Fall Brawl in Holly Springs MS in the X275 class this past weekend and a couple of those guys ran E85 off of 376LSX with 12:5 compression with a Garrett 88mm. One guy even changed his fuel to straight methonal which is what I was considering once I did my next engine build strictly for that class. Thanks for the replies guys. I know it was a general type question but was just wondering how people were doing their 275 FBody builds!
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The Procharger and straight methanol will be a very easy to build combo and make crazy power. Cubes will depend on other engine parts but normally 390-418 has proven to work well.
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when did methanol become legal in X ??? unless 2015 brings something different
Gasoline only is permitted. Alcohol/E85 permitted on roots blown/V6/Inline-6/4cyl applications. Alcohol or E-85 or other derivatives is prohibited on all other combinations. Meth injection prohibited. Water injection permitted on SB NOS combos only.
I would suggest a stroll thru the X 275 forum on yellow bullet ...
Gasoline only is permitted. Alcohol/E85 permitted on roots blown/V6/Inline-6/4cyl applications. Alcohol or E-85 or other derivatives is prohibited on all other combinations. Meth injection prohibited. Water injection permitted on SB NOS combos only.
I would suggest a stroll thru the X 275 forum on yellow bullet ...
when did methanol become legal in X ??? unless 2015 brings something different
Gasoline only is permitted. Alcohol/E85 permitted on roots blown/V6/Inline-6/4cyl applications. Alcohol or E-85 or other derivatives is prohibited on all other combinations. Meth injection prohibited. Water injection permitted on SB NOS combos only.
I would suggest a stroll thru the X 275 forum on yellow bullet ...
Gasoline only is permitted. Alcohol/E85 permitted on roots blown/V6/Inline-6/4cyl applications. Alcohol or E-85 or other derivatives is prohibited on all other combinations. Meth injection prohibited. Water injection permitted on SB NOS combos only.
I would suggest a stroll thru the X 275 forum on yellow bullet ...
Just money is all you need. It will be a long fought road. Chassis has to be dead on! Give ole Eric a call at MWC. 2nd pick your power plant. Staying LS, sbc, power adder etc and go with it. 3rd hope you have some good friends cuz it's a lot of work haha. Will be at gateway wenesday helping on a pro street 540 f3 procharger car and it's constant work.
Just money is all you need. It will be a long fought road. Chassis has to be dead on! Give ole Eric a call at MWC. 2nd pick your power plant. Staying LS, sbc, power adder etc and go with it. 3rd hope you have some good friends cuz it's a lot of work haha. Will be at gateway wenesday helping on a pro street 540 f3 procharger car and it's constant work.
Hey man would love to me ya. Im constantly at Gateway. But I have a guy thats pretty good at fabrication so that will be easy. I am thinking LSX 427ci with an 88mm. And I have a couple that are not really that dedicated so that might be the struggle for me. But hey thats where all the fun is!
ssvert99 could you pm a price on a complete tube chassis build that would be a 275 certified? I would appreciate it. Seems like I will be spending a lot of money with you soon. 
here... check this out. This build is not necessarily the "standard" but it does tale a good chassis and lot of power to be competitive. This is a car we just finished up building...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-inc-pics.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-inc-pics.html
Here's another complete build we did for a legal X275 car
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...er-update.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...er-update.html
Here's another complete build we did for a legal X275 car
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...er-update.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...er-update.html
. Wow. Now that looks to easily be $60K+......