Need some input from some experts
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Teching In
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From: Dover, DE
Need some input from some experts Hi everyone. I do not post here very often, but i need some advice/information. I am looking into purchasing a procharger and just have some questions. I did a search but did not get exactly what i was looking for. this car is my daily driver so i need to do this right.
1.) What is a safe boost pressure to run at daily, but still make good power and put down good times?
2.) Will i be able to safely run boost with the cam i have? The cam is a TR224/563/112. I know i would be leaving some power on the table, but i am not to overly concerned with it.
3.) Will the engines internals hold up to the boost? the car is only drag raced about 4 times a year if that, and expierences maybe 2-3 WOT runs a month(seriously).
The car is getting a 12 bolt so i know the rear will be able to handle it, and a SPEC stage 3 is on it's way right now. What would be a good gear ratio for this setup?
Thanks in advance for any input/advice/tips anyone here has.
1.) What is a safe boost pressure to run at daily, but still make good power and put down good times?
2.) Will i be able to safely run boost with the cam i have? The cam is a TR224/563/112. I know i would be leaving some power on the table, but i am not to overly concerned with it.
3.) Will the engines internals hold up to the boost? the car is only drag raced about 4 times a year if that, and expierences maybe 2-3 WOT runs a month(seriously).
The car is getting a 12 bolt so i know the rear will be able to handle it, and a SPEC stage 3 is on it's way right now. What would be a good gear ratio for this setup?
Thanks in advance for any input/advice/tips anyone here has.
you lsa on the cam seems a little low, but it will work, a 114-116 is the perfered choice on FI
for boost you have to tune it to see how much will work, but it ussaully is around 7-8psi for pump gas
IMO spec is junk, i had a stage 3 or 4 and it didnt last long, pressure plate wouldnt hold and tore up the clutch.
im trying a ram/mcloud combo, same that Harlan was using on his 10.00 pass.
ive also heard cartek holds up pretty well.
for boost you have to tune it to see how much will work, but it ussaully is around 7-8psi for pump gas
IMO spec is junk, i had a stage 3 or 4 and it didnt last long, pressure plate wouldnt hold and tore up the clutch.
im trying a ram/mcloud combo, same that Harlan was using on his 10.00 pass.
ive also heard cartek holds up pretty well.
TECH Apprentice
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From: Maple Grove MN
People have different experiences with Spec clutches. Some people love them and some hate them. Some people have great luck and others just suck. So thats kind of your call. I've seen many posts discussing this. I have a stage 3 ceramic and I like it so far.
As for boost I would run 7psi if I were you. That boost plus other bolt ons produces pretty good power and is the max I would go for reliability reasons. Use a catch can also. You'll thank yourself later.
For a gear ratio go with a 3.42s. I have 4.11s and its horrible cuz all you do is spin. Cars dont go fast when they dont hook. If you went to the track a lot then you might want 3.73s but thats only if you'll be using ET streets or slicks. I am going back to 3.42s in the spring.
As for boost I would run 7psi if I were you. That boost plus other bolt ons produces pretty good power and is the max I would go for reliability reasons. Use a catch can also. You'll thank yourself later.
For a gear ratio go with a 3.42s. I have 4.11s and its horrible cuz all you do is spin. Cars dont go fast when they dont hook. If you went to the track a lot then you might want 3.73s but thats only if you'll be using ET streets or slicks. I am going back to 3.42s in the spring.
