LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Little accel vid I did today to show my buddy how much better it is after the opti install.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFK8JrEqi7k



Any guesses as to what she'll throw down at the track next week? (Bandimere so 5,800ft)
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Time to make it quicker.
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decent pull for a bolt on car
as for the track I am guessing anywhere from 13.00 to 14.00 depending on tires,conditions etc
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Oil pressure seem low?

That altitude is going to kill you, but you should still be in the 13's easy with traction.
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Oil pres is 30 @ idle warm

and 45psi cruising warm. I don't think it's too bad.
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