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Old 12-13-2008, 07:57 PM
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Default Who here has raced a LS7 vette with their LS1?

And who actually won? I did a search on this and couldn't find any mention of real world results, I'm wondering around what rwhp the f body starts to stand a chance. I'm going to be up against one in about a month and I'm curious if I'll be able to hold my ground...heres the mods that might actually matter on my car in absolutely no specific order.

Vortech V-9 SC
Vortech PowerCooler
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Eibach Pro kit
Revalved Bilstiens
Lakewood LCAs
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LS7 Flywheel
Built T56

Dynoed 475/455 (Claimed by previous owner havent verified yet...)

Curious to hear from those who have actually gone up against one (maybe with similar mods or #s) I know they are absolute beasts I'm honestly I'm not expecting to win but I don't want to get my *** handed to me. And before anyone says it, I know "I should just wait to find out" and "Bench racing is stupid..." but I'm just curious.
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TRex full bolt ons 4.10s
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Originally Posted by Chhh Chhh
TRex full bolt ons 4.10s
So you won? Any idea on your rwhp? Any more pictures of the "rear end" in your avatar?
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Originally Posted by LSex
And who actually won? I did a search on this and couldn't find any mention of real world results, I'm wondering around what rwhp the f body starts to stand a chance. I'm going to be up against one in about a month and I'm curious if I'll be able to hold my ground...heres the mods that might actually matter on my car in absolutely no specific order.

Vortech V-9 SC
Vortech PowerCooler
Hooker LTs
Borla CB
Eibach Pro kit
Revalved Bilstiens
Lakewood LCAs
Lakewood Panhard
3.73s
LS7 Clutch
LS7 Flywheel
Built T56

Dynoed 475/455 (Claimed by previous owner havent verified yet...)

Curious to hear from those who have actually gone up against one (maybe with similar mods or #s) I know they are absolute beasts I'm honestly I'm not expecting to win but I don't want to get my *** handed to me. And before anyone says it, I know "I should just wait to find out" and "Bench racing is stupid..." but I'm just curious.
i don't think you have quite enough..maybe swap the cam
Old 12-13-2008, 11:59 PM
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Dig or Roll, id assume a dig but want to be sure. The vettes kill on highways, I think you would have a chance from a dig if he were stock.
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an f body stock weight will need about 500 rwhp to take a ls7 down and thats staying below 120mph,after 120 you will need a 50 shot to stay ahead or he will catch you quick.
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blower cam dumdumdum
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I raced one at an 1/8mile track and beat him by about half a car and 1mph trap. That was on a 75 shot, I put down 480/465 with it. We both had similar traction. Here's the link, it was in Evanston and the DA that day was 9900'!
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...7_19_20_01.flv
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Originally Posted by LSex
So you won? Any idea on your rwhp? Any more pictures of the "rear end" in your avatar?
LOL I don't think that's the rear end in the avatar. Think a bit higher.
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i raced my dads c6 z06 from a dig... i think he put around 6 cars by 110, good luck
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Get yourself a blower cam
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Originally Posted by sublime1996525
LOL I don't think that's the rear end in the avatar. Think a bit higher.
Kind of hard to tell. I'd say your right though
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I'd like to get a blower cam, but I'm afraid if I'm putting down to much more horsepower the stock internals are going to begin to fail, and I don't feel like spending a lot of money in the car...

And that avatar, its blowing my mind now, I can't tell...
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you wont have 2 wrry about blown the bottum end, these cars can take a ton of punishment, just make sure you take care of it, thats all. i'd go ahead and do the blower cam
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Would it be crazy/stupid to spray a 35-50 wet shot?
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Get a smaller pulley and tune for more psi. get her up to 8 or so psi, You could always change pullies and detune it for reliability. But a blower cam and new springs would probably be nice too!
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Originally Posted by cabech984
Get a smaller pulley and tune for more psi. get her up to 8 or so psi, You could always change pullies and detune it for reliability. But a blower cam and new springs would probably be nice too!
Smallest pulley is already on there as far as I know. I'm pretty sure It's running at a bit more than 6psi especially in this cold weather, but it's hard as hell to watch the boost gauge with my foot down. I'd love to do a blower cam swap but I'm not sure I have the $$$ right now.
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a blower cam would put you over the top for sure. right now it's probably a real close race.


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