5.3 + Tc78=?Whp
10-01-2013, 10:59 PM
#1
5.3 + Tc78=?Whp So I was wondering if anyone is running a setup like mine that can help me estimate my whp, Im running a stock 99 5.3 with regaped rings ls6 cam ls6 intake ls6 springs, with 241 stock heads ls9 gaskets and arp rod bolts/head bolts, I have it tuned on 30% e85/ 70% 91 mix cause thats whats available here, on 15 psi & 17 deg timing 11.6-11.8 AF, 6spd with ls7 clutch, running a 3" downpipe with an electric cutout in front of the axle,2.5 crossover and .96 ar what should it be putting down? Thanks for your input.
Last edited by Jose93z28; 10-01-2013 at 11:13 PM.
10-03-2013, 01:52 PM
#2
That turbo has been 9.0's@150mph in a lightweight Mustang.... 800rwhp?
So enuf to bend the rods in your 5.3 since it has the early generation LS1 style rods. Beyond about 650rwhp your rods are on borrowed time.
That LS7 clutch beyond about 550rwhp is going to be challenged in a 3500lb car.
So enuf to bend the rods in your 5.3 since it has the early generation LS1 style rods. Beyond about 650rwhp your rods are on borrowed time.
That LS7 clutch beyond about 550rwhp is going to be challenged in a 3500lb car.
Last edited by gnx7; 10-03-2013 at 02:10 PM.
10-05-2013, 11:15 AM
#5
That turbo has been 9.0's@150mph in a lightweight Mustang.... 800rwhp?
So enuf to bend the rods in your 5.3 since it has the early generation LS1 style rods. Beyond about 650rwhp your rods are on borrowed time.
That LS7 clutch beyond about 550rwhp is going to be challenged in a 3500lb car.
So enuf to bend the rods in your 5.3 since it has the early generation LS1 style rods. Beyond about 650rwhp your rods are on borrowed time.
That LS7 clutch beyond about 550rwhp is going to be challenged in a 3500lb car.
Thanks
