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03-01-2009, 04:28 PM
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Superchargers, turbos, and nitrous are sexy. But personally, I dig the idea of 500+ of engine only hp. It's reliable, stable, consistant, and -best of all- simple. In that arena, however, cubic inches are king.
03-01-2009, 07:48 PM
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Thats the real trick then, ain't it? lol There is a LOT more to doing a 10.50 quarter than just the power of the engine. Suspension and gearing are easily 70% of that equation. If you can't hook, you ain't goin nowhere fast... even with a 1000hp under the hood.
Superchargers, turbos, and nitrous are sexy. But personally, I dig the idea of 500+ of engine only hp. It's reliable, stable, consistant, and -best of all- simple. In that arena, however, cubic inches are king.
Superchargers, turbos, and nitrous are sexy. But personally, I dig the idea of 500+ of engine only hp. It's reliable, stable, consistant, and -best of all- simple. In that arena, however, cubic inches are king.
03-02-2009, 08:42 AM
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I believe it is Texas Speed that has the fastest 346" motor car. It would be interesting to see exactly what they are doing to get thier car into the 9's.
03-03-2009, 08:08 PM
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haha about 2500lbs....and a ms3, some prc 215 heads and 90/90...not sure how much power they had but with 2500lbs you can make anything fast!!
03-03-2009, 10:22 PM
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So, Im not trying to be a jerk. This is an honest question I like to ask, just to learn.
Why do you want 500hp? Did you pick a number out of the thin air? Do you feel you need to make some club, or wear the number like a girl wears expencive cloths?
Have you driven 500hp? A number isnt a tangable goal, I can make you a 500hp dyno graph out of any pull you want. A goal should be tangable, and more like real " I want to run 11s"
I want to ask this in about 20 threads a day and dont......but I have to ask someone.
Why do you want 500hp? Did you pick a number out of the thin air? Do you feel you need to make some club, or wear the number like a girl wears expencive cloths?
Have you driven 500hp? A number isnt a tangable goal, I can make you a 500hp dyno graph out of any pull you want. A goal should be tangable, and more like real " I want to run 11s"
I want to ask this in about 20 threads a day and dont......but I have to ask someone.
03-04-2009, 02:05 AM
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Why didn't you ask what cam would be good for 10.50s? Completely different than 500whp.
Personally, I'm a fan of custom grinds. For not much more money, you don't have to compromise on your cam selection. Get it tailored to your exact goals/setup.
Personally, I'm a fan of custom grinds. For not much more money, you don't have to compromise on your cam selection. Get it tailored to your exact goals/setup.
03-04-2009, 02:35 AM
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i suggest going with a custom grind from someone who know's what they are doing and has alot of respect, pat g comes to mind, custom grind will be way better than an off the shelf can, they can custom taylor it to the flow specs of the tfs heads your going with, and header size, intake manifold type, and specifically what kind of power your looking for. And how much piston to valve clearance you need with these heads and mill your running, commpression ration ect. ect. Its just better than picking an off the shelf grind. Personally if your going with tfs heads go with the vindicator. Vengeance has made plenty of power with those heads and that cam.
03-04-2009, 02:06 PM
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Great cam-only cam that will go good with nitrous and work very well under area with aftermarket heads that flow as good as TFS215, 231/239 on a 113 LSr. Enjoy.
Understanding the fact that the cam doesn't make or break your combo is the real key though. YOu need to beable to build a combo that works well together. Just throwing on some high dollar heads along with a big cam and expecting 500 to the wheels is a pretty far cry. More or less et a goal for the car, as was mentioned 10.50's on motor. Maybe you may be better by starting at breaking 11's with full bolt-ons first. I am willing to bet that you can easily make 470 to the wheels and still be in the 12 sec club.
Understanding the fact that the cam doesn't make or break your combo is the real key though. YOu need to beable to build a combo that works well together. Just throwing on some high dollar heads along with a big cam and expecting 500 to the wheels is a pretty far cry. More or less et a goal for the car, as was mentioned 10.50's on motor. Maybe you may be better by starting at breaking 11's with full bolt-ons first. I am willing to bet that you can easily make 470 to the wheels and still be in the 12 sec club.
03-04-2009, 05:09 PM
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03-05-2009, 06:04 PM
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So, Im not trying to be a jerk. This is an honest question I like to ask, just to learn.
Why do you want 500hp? Did you pick a number out of the thin air? Do you feel you need to make some club, or wear the number like a girl wears expencive cloths?
Have you driven 500hp? A number isnt a tangable goal, I can make you a 500hp dyno graph out of any pull you want. A goal should be tangable, and more like real " I want to run 11s"
I want to ask this in about 20 threads a day and dont......but I have to ask someone.
Why do you want 500hp? Did you pick a number out of the thin air? Do you feel you need to make some club, or wear the number like a girl wears expencive cloths?
Have you driven 500hp? A number isnt a tangable goal, I can make you a 500hp dyno graph out of any pull you want. A goal should be tangable, and more like real " I want to run 11s"
I want to ask this in about 20 threads a day and dont......but I have to ask someone.
