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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Forged 408 9.0:1 compression with a Procharger F1C setup on it.

Should make over 800rwhp without sweating in my M6 GTO, but I am contemplating adding spray to the setup.

So I guess this is my question... Would you put spray on a car that was making in excess of 800rwhp?

I am thinking a simple 75-125shot ontop of the setup and that should push the car to around the 1000rwhp mark.
But is it even worth it at that point? Yes the car goes to teh track and that would be the only time nitrous was used, but with all that power am I getting carried away by adding spray to it?

If I did spray it I would run

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Help me out here guys. I should have the motor within the month and I want to get everything situated before it arrives because I already have a lot of other little things to do to make the car run and look just the way I want.

Maybe I should just hold off and see where I am at with the blower/motor before making this decision... but man do I miss having nitrous.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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no....
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MECHAM
no....
Why? I think he is looking for reasoning for both options.

I have also thought of adding spray to my setup in the future. If I find myself spraying to keep up more and more often, it's time to change the combo to something bigger. By keeping up, I mean at the track and most street encounters.

How many out there are running multiple power adders? Would you do it over again? Why or why not?

Lets get some good info out there for the OP and everyone else.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sytyjedi
Why? I think he is looking for reasoning for both options.

I have also thought of adding spray to my setup in the future. If I find myself spraying to keep up more and more often, it's time to change the combo to something bigger. By keeping up, I mean at the track and most street encounters.

How many out there are running multiple power adders? Would you do it over again? Why or why not?

Lets get some good info out there for the OP and everyone else.
Thats exactly what I am looking for is some feedback with those that have done it... and those who have opted not to.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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I am wondering the same thing...
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sytyjedi
Why? I think he is looking for reasoning for both options.

I have also thought of adding spray to my setup in the future. If I find myself spraying to keep up more and more often, it's time to change the combo to something bigger. By keeping up, I mean at the track and most street encounters.

How many out there are running multiple power adders? Would you do it over again? Why or why not?

Lets get some good info out there for the OP and everyone else.
Comeon Tyler just tell him to throw throw 200 shot on it. Should make for a wonderfull bang.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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If the shortblock is done right, spray the bomb on it.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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Seen some pretty sick turbo setups that spray a 150shot just to help the turbo spool into its power range....
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 04:34 AM
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I'd wait on the nitrous and see if the suspension can handle the power you're going to be asking of it, with the new engine/blower combo. The nitrous may do nothing but overpower the tires. Bob
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 05:08 AM
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Spray the @hit out of it, but make sure the car is ready for it.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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if your car doesnt have a cage then spraying is pointless.
if you have the stock rear and stock suspension its not a good idea.
if you dont have a set of slicks atleast 28'' tall and 10'' wide no way.

too me the less you have to worry about the better off you are, but again thats just me.

if you want to run the juice I'd still wait and get the car running down the track WELL and then add the juice either at the end of the season or the beginning of next... with the new found power you'll have alot of bugs to fix.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ty_ty13
if your car doesnt have a cage then spraying is pointless.
if you have the stock rear and stock suspension its not a good idea.
if you dont have a set of slicks atleast 28'' tall and 10'' wide no way.
The car has a 6pt setup
Built rear and built up rear suspension
Slicks are certainly the next installment as the MT DRs on my Bogarts don't seem to get along with me too well.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TrakDay
The car has a 6pt setup
Built rear and built up rear suspension
Slicks are certainly the next installment as the MT DRs on my Bogarts don't seem to get along with me too well.
i didnt mean you had to have "slicks" but i personally like drag radials...

with as much power as you will have on the blower and motor i think youll hit 9.99 and have to have a 10pnt cage
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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i would run it a while on blower and then mabey next season spray it...

with 800rwhp you should be able to hit 9's easy and if not youll need to work on your chassis and suspension tunning...

after you hit 9's in the quarter then i'd look for more power.... but then youll need a cage... to me it just wouldnt make sense to keep making a huge amount of power and not make the best of it.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ty_ty13
i didnt mean you had to have "slicks" but i personally like drag radials...

with as much power as you will have on the blower and motor i think youll hit 9.99 and have to have a 10pnt cage
As much as I would love to hit 9.99 I would rather just take it easy and keep it in the low 10s because I do drive this car on the street a couple times a week, and a 10pt cage would take some of that away.

9.99 will not be easy with a 6spd in a 3850lb car either... thats for sure! But man would it be sweet.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Hey Mick, with a 408 motor and an F1 Procharger that car is gonna be a handful on a GTO chassis and driveline. I think with that much power you should deffinately do the 9" rear conversion and also ditch the T56 and go with a Th 400, 4L80, or Powerglid with a T-brake,your tranny and rear will hold you back if you dont ungrade. Also you should do a 10point cage with swingouts, you`ll have to have it and the car will be much safer. My 98 has a 10 point w/swingouts and its not to hard to get in.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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i know guys that spray a small shot jsut to help out....but lke they say just try it out first and then decide if your gonna need it...i doubt you will that combo is gonna be a monster....and boy is that IRS not gonna like it at all...lol
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 04:03 AM
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To add to your list:

Plate Kit
Bottle Warmer
Purge
FJO Progressive controller (although I'm using the NOS progressive controller)

MSD Multi-Step Retard Box or Digital Retard
Solid Axle Rear, 9" - no way the beefed up IRS will last
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Then pray that the block will take it.

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