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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Default best combo for 1000+ rwhp
Just like the title says, im looking for the best combo(engine and turbo size) to get a 1000+ hp at the tires... throw in your idea's or proven setups..
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Dude what in the hell will you do with 1000 + rwhp lol? It would be downright scary on the street lol
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Personally, I would eat tires.
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I would do a 408, TFS235's,Edelbrock Proflo and twin PT6766's.
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Customer recently did a 390ci motor, GT55-91mm cast wheel, journal bearing unit.......1150rwhp all day long on 19psi.
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Look up stangkilr on here. He thinks he makes 1000hp.
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I would do a 408, TFS235's,Edelbrock Proflo and twin PT6766's.
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
Dude what in the hell will you do with 1000 + rwhp lol? It would be downright scary on the street lol
I don't really care, not being rude... I just want it.. I want a car that if I need/want to have that much power, I have it...
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Originally Posted by DrTurbo
Customer recently did a 390ci motor, GT55-91mm cast wheel, journal bearing unit.......1150rwhp all day long on 19psi.
Do you have any specs on the parts used in that motor by chance?????
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390CI motor, AFR 225 heads I believe. Custom cam. Turbo was GT55-91 journal bearing unit with 1.23A/R housing.
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Originally Posted by DrTurbo
390CI motor, AFR 225 heads I believe. Custom cam. Turbo was GT55-91 journal bearing unit with 1.23A/R housing.
Were they using a H-beam rod or a billet connecting rod? just wondering
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I would use the Oliver Billets or Callies CompStar I-Beams for that much power. With a DragonSlayer Crank.
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