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Apr 10, 2012 | 12:55 PM

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The little 355 just doesnt have enough TQ IMO with that clutch and tire size up to keep the front end up NA. I was having the exact same issue.

Apr 10, 2012 | 03:19 PM

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I do have a chassis mount torque arm.

Came up with a fueling issue today on the way to the dyno so I have to figure that out.

Apr 11, 2012 | 07:19 PM

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Car is only making 20psi fuel pressure now. Doing a full fuel system, and a TH400.

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Apr 11, 2012 | 07:32 PM

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Th400 ftw!

Apr 11, 2012 | 07:37 PM

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I coincidentally have a like new McLeod street twin with BILLET flywheel for sale.
Strange 4" Chromoly drive shaft
and a stock LS1 4L60E. Works perfect.

Apr 11, 2012 | 08:24 PM

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Startin to get smart greg. Lol what convertor u plan on goin with

Apr 11, 2012 | 08:26 PM

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PTC most likely

Apr 11, 2012 | 08:31 PM

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Th400 real mans transmission.

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Apr 11, 2012 | 08:52 PM

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MVB? I plan on getting one with my new setup.

Apr 11, 2012 | 09:05 PM

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I think its going to be a RMVB yeah

Apr 12, 2012 | 09:04 AM

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I coincidentally have a like new McLeod street twin...

You were complaining that it didn't fit well in another thread. Were you having trouble shimming it?

Apr 12, 2012 | 10:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AChotrod

The little 355 just doesnt have enough TQ IMO with that clutch and tire size up to keep the front end up NA. I was having the exact same issue.

Like I posted before... he needs more wheel speed to keep from bogging the motor. He has plenty of torque if he gets the shock settings right. As for stock suspension working better than suspension for an 8 sec ride... I wouldn't be blaming it on the lack of torque. On a side note I have some SA QA1s for the rear I'd gladly trade for some DA Afco or Strange

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:37 AM

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Car is only making 20psi fuel pressure now. Doing a full fuel system, and a TH400.

Now we're talking.

Apr 12, 2012 | 12:22 PM

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Greg The TH will work much better for you!

Wicked the 355 has enough TQ to go fast just not with that clutch/tire combo to get the wheel speed up enough and If he gears it lower he will be in 5th threw the traps worse than he is now. A 27 or 26" tire would help alot NA. The car was working good on spray till it ran out of gear.

Apr 12, 2012 | 02:25 PM

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Quote:

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You were complaining that it didn't fit well in another thread. Were you having trouble shimming it?

Its a common street twin issue. No it doesnt need shimmed

Ill be happy to help the new buyer with installing and clearancing it.

Apr 12, 2012 | 04:09 PM

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PTC 8" nitrous converter is being built.

Its gonna go about 4500 N/A and 5200 on the hose with less than 10% slip out the back

Apr 12, 2012 | 10:27 PM

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Nice^^^^^

Apr 14, 2012 | 03:25 AM

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Converter is ready to ship. I'll be out of town working for two weeks but when I get back, trans should be built, fuel issue should be squared away, NOS Mini Progressive should be working correctly (wasnt last outing) and we will get some shakedown times with the auto trans in place!

Oh and lightweight spool and 3.73's

Hoping I can go 11.80s or so N/A and deep 10's on the same shot as before.... then start tuning up the wick and look for 9.90s....