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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Ok guys, I have hit a wall by maxing out my D1 procharger, my question is should I upgrade to a D1r, or change brackets and get a F1? Any advice would be great since I haven't ever known anyone with a d1r I don't know the pro's and con's of them.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Contact madman? I think he had a D1R LT1 car that ran 8's?

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Thanks I will do that.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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curious what kind of power you making to max it out?
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I made a bit over 780rwhp at 16-17lbs of boost the power curve flatten out about 5800rpm just not enough cfm with the d1.
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waiting for Bob to chime in
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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I sure he will soon ,he is really a ton of help.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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I sure he will soon ,he is really a ton of help.
Thanks! Happy New Year! I would switch brackets and go with an F-1A. Bob


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Thank you bob could you plz pm me a price on the cost of changing over to a f1a( bracket & s/c)
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Originally Posted by LT1_Fireman
Thank you bob could you plz pm me a price on the cost of changing over to a f1a( bracket & s/c)
Give me a call Monday at 260 244-4808. Thanks! Bob
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