How much is too much for the street?
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Re: How much is too much for the street? Vince I drove around with 560hp to the ground and found it quite fun,many muscle cars fell victim <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> .Realisticly with 315/35/17 BFG drag radials 6sp 4.10s I could lay down 2 big fat blackies at 100mph.I think its more dependent on your right foot than anything else.
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Re: How much is too much for the street? Yes car did have D-1 H/C.Car could be driven responsibly,behaved close to stock when not on the gas real hard.It wasnt difficult to drive just had to pick your spots to enjoy the power(traffic comes up REAL quick).I will soon find out how 700+rwhp (thru unlocked th400)turbo power will drive on the street and quarter mile.I will probably have to do e.t streets full time,its not a daily driver.
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Re: How much is too much for the street? 700rwhp is going to be sick.. My goal is 650rwhp. I am constantly being told that anything over 500rwhp for the street is way too much and I will never be able to put 650rwhp to good use unless I am racing Supras up top.. I have no clue at this point. I have never been in a car over 600rwhp. I have been in a 565rwhp SC'd car though and I did not think that was too much..
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Re: How much is too much for the street? Then we are back to the why spend the money on Stage 2 or 3 heads when you could easily just put on some Stage 1 6.0L heads with 77cc chambers and crank up the boost..
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Re: How much is too much for the street? I would like to elaborate on my first post,too break traction at 100mph I would have to do a 6-4 downshift and stomp it thats the only way too spin them at that speed.Vince probably more dependent on your tune and how you drive the car,rear tires will suffer <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> If you could hook up 650rwhp and run 93 fuel I see no reason not to do it.Sounds like fun to me.
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Re: How much is too much for the street? First I have to drop my compression from 10.7-8:1 to 9.1:1 or so to accomplish my goal.. Even though my 23x/23x .58x/59x lsa 114 cam is bleeding off quite a bit of compression.. I would rather play it safe with another set of heads.. I thought about running a thicker than stock gasket from cometics, but I was told that would risk blowing head gaskets.. I have stock valves with 63cc chambers along with JE forged pistons with 2 cc valve reliefs now. I think a 6.0L head swap is in order though..
Re: How much is too much for the street? from what i have heard from a local guy who is working on some 6.0l heads, he says they are the shiznit. He was extremely impressed by the port job when compared to ls6 heads. I have heard some flow near 350 at .600 intake lift.
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Re: How much is too much for the street? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
I was always under the impression that WAY TOO MUCH... was JUST enough...
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I was always under the impression that WAY TOO MUCH... was JUST enough...
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Re: How much is too much for the street? In the summer I drive on slicks/skinnies all the time...just got to watch out for the rain, especially w/an F.I. car, your not gonna go anywhere... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
And it can be dangerous as hell too, feels like you are driving on many inches of non plowed snow...
And it can be dangerous as hell too, feels like you are driving on many inches of non plowed snow...
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Re: How much is too much for the street? Vince,
For those power levels you will need head studs, good gaskets and O-ringing would be a good idea as well.
I would keep the comp no higher than 9:1 and plan on a totally aftermarket fuel system. (Dual Walbro 340's with braided lines and dual feed rails, AFPR, larger than stock return line, big *** injectors, and custom MAF setup)
I think with 275/40 DR's on dry pavement you will have a lot of fun <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> I wouldnt run too much gear either. 3.73 would probably be a good compromise gear <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Cheers,
Chris
For those power levels you will need head studs, good gaskets and O-ringing would be a good idea as well.
I would keep the comp no higher than 9:1 and plan on a totally aftermarket fuel system. (Dual Walbro 340's with braided lines and dual feed rails, AFPR, larger than stock return line, big *** injectors, and custom MAF setup)
I think with 275/40 DR's on dry pavement you will have a lot of fun <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> I wouldnt run too much gear either. 3.73 would probably be a good compromise gear <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Cheers,
Chris
Re: How much is too much for the street? T76Y2KSS - My only question would be why didn't you try to fit the T-88 on there...
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Re: How much is too much for the street? thats why you get yourself a boost controller
5psi first gear, 10psi second gear, 15 for third and im outa there (when i put the trans in anyhow) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
5psi first gear, 10psi second gear, 15 for third and im outa there (when i put the trans in anyhow) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: How much is too much for the street? Dave,
I bought one of the Blitz SBC-ID controllers...didn't really work too well (on my lower boost setup anyway), I was much happier with my Greddy Profec-B controller. I might buy the button that allows you to switch boost levels though <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graem
I bought one of the Blitz SBC-ID controllers...didn't really work too well (on my lower boost setup anyway), I was much happier with my Greddy Profec-B controller. I might buy the button that allows you to switch boost levels though <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graem
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Re: How much is too much for the street? Whitehawk that may happen at a later date.For know doing t-76 with 55lb injectors and stock computer and race gas tune,want to see how far I can go and still drive on the street when I want to.Rob Raymer went 9.94 at 3800+lbs my car will be 400lbs lighter more c.i and if possible more boost(WADE at ARE will dyno tune car)hoping for 9.7-9.6s.I will be at bowling green providing car is ready. <img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" />