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Jan 17, 2009 | 08:28 PM

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Yun Gunz

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500 pft, to easy, good luck

Jan 18, 2009 | 03:19 AM

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525 to the tires is a lot. I know people talk about the 112 blower being small. But most people don't want a 800hp street car. You can't freakin hook that even if you had it.

People are unrealistic about things sometimes. Yeah you can get a procharger/turbo kit into 800+hp but not everyone has the money to support that kind of thing.

I agree that for FI, 500rwhp is a good goal. Hell a good H/C/I car will make at least 430 if not more. Buying a blower/turbo for twice the money at about the same power level doesn't really make sense.

I am looking forward to your build.

Jan 18, 2009 | 02:39 PM

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+1 on the pics and videos. there is hardly any content out there on this system to look at. good luck with the install

Jan 18, 2009 | 05:41 PM

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500 rwhp will be easy - make sure you have enough injector and upgraded fuel system and you will be good to go.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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500 rwhp will be easy - make sure you have enough injector and upgraded fuel system and you will be good to go.

Thats the proble right there. 500 rwhp is too easy. Then people want more power and there goes the wallet and the cash in it.

Jan 18, 2009 | 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8co

quick question. anyone know how big the supercharger in that kit is? like liter wise? i hear about KB 2.6l and stuff like that. just wondering on this one.

It's about 1.8l. But the KB and Whipple are twinscrews and this is a Roots type blower.

Should be a fun project! Love the car.

Jim

Jan 18, 2009 | 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Legend

Thats the proble right there. 500 rwhp is too easy. Then people want more power and there goes the wallet and the cash in it.

LOL! Too true!! I made a big mistake when by upgraded my engine before the chassis, cooling/oiling system and worst of all the braking system.

If I had it to do over again, I would have started modding the car from the back to the front - rear end, suspension, chassis, brakes.

Jan 20, 2009 | 10:12 AM

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[QUOTE=LilJayV10;10870463]525 to the tires is a lot. I know people talk about the 112 blower being small. But most people don't want a 800hp street car. You can't freakin hook that even if you had it.

People are unrealistic about things sometimes. Yeah you can get a procharger/turbo kit into 800+hp but not everyone has the money to support that kind of thing.

I agree that for FI, 500rwhp is a good goal. Hell a good H/C/I car will make at least 430 if not more. Buying a blower/turbo for twice the money at about the same power level doesn't really make sense.

I am looking forward to your build.

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Sure it does! I'm going to make this power without breakin' a sweat man!

And no H/C package is going to give me the off idle tire smoking torque like this will. I'm not really going for peak numbers here. I don't think this will be easily beaten for a kickass and reliable street/strip car.

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Jan 20, 2009 | 10:18 AM

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Thats the proble right there. 500 rwhp is too easy. Then people want more power and there goes the wallet and the cash in it.

I really hope this quenches my thirst for a long time. Although, this thing isn't even done yet and other ideas are rolling around.

I learned that FI can get really expensive real quick.

Jan 20, 2009 | 12:31 PM

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I really hope this quenches my thirst for a long time. Although, this thing isn't even done yet and other ideas are rolling around.

I learned that FI can get really expensive real quick.

If you build your car around the 500 rwhp area then you will be fine. Don't start chasing dyno numbers. You don't want to go that route.

Feb 24, 2009 | 11:57 PM

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Just finished the Patriot Gold Spring install. This was my first time working on a valvetrain ever. I couldn't imagine NOT doing this with the Crane tool. What a lifesaver!

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...jpg?1235540691

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...jpg?1235540698

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...jpg?1235540716

Next on the to do list is my racetronix fuel pump, and Stage III monster clutch. Break that in, then going for the blower and GT2-3 install. Can't wait.