Found a nice 2000 SS
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Looks great like that. I definitely wouldn't want the front any lower, but it might look nice to get the rear down another 1/4-1/2" for a 27.25-27.50" height. That would be a good match for the front.
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That final trap speed of 110 was much better - was the weather much cooler for that run?
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Haha nice! Yeah I've noticed these cars look good with a very slight rake, but if the front isn't lowered a lot (like yours or mine) then having them close to even looks best IMO
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Your ETs are good, but those first two trap speeds were really on the low side for the mods listed, that would suggest to me that some power was being lost up top. I know that the engine has a lot of miles, but something simple might be holding it back a bit - something like the TB not opening all the way. But I image you verified proper operation after the ported TB install. I would also look at fuel pressure, since age of the pump may be unknown.
That final trap speed of 110 was much better - was the weather much cooler for that run?
That final trap speed of 110 was much better - was the weather much cooler for that run?
Is the possible fuel issue something that a good tuner would find? I did the TB myself using one of steps laid out by a pro on here. I did the mod which allows the butterfly to be fully open too. Sometimes I get a little bit of popping at WOT. I had it dynotuned after first mods, but I plan to have it street tuned now that I have my stall. In hindsight, a street tune should be all that I really needed. I was just curious about HP (360/364).
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First trips to the strip were 2800 and 2600 DA. When I ran a 12.2 the DA was 2100-2300.
Is the possible fuel issue something that a good tuner would find? I did the TB myself using one of steps laid out by a pro on here. I did the mod which allows the butterfly to be fully open too. Sometimes I get a little bit of popping at WOT. I had it dynotuned after first mods, but I plan to have it street tuned now that I have my stall. In hindsight, a street tune should be all that I really needed. I was just curious about HP (360/364).
Is the possible fuel issue something that a good tuner would find? I did the TB myself using one of steps laid out by a pro on here. I did the mod which allows the butterfly to be fully open too. Sometimes I get a little bit of popping at WOT. I had it dynotuned after first mods, but I plan to have it street tuned now that I have my stall. In hindsight, a street tune should be all that I really needed. I was just curious about HP (360/364).
360rwhp is very good for the mods in question, and frankly it should have been trapping higher than 106mph, even at that DA, with that much RWHP. Again, that last 110mph run is much better and more proper, but I'd still take a look at fuel pressure just to rule it out. Might even just be a fuel filter that could use replacement.
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It should be making about 58-60psi of fuel pressure at all times, even under full load WOT. If it was only dyno tuned, then a possible low fuel pressure lean condition might not have been observed as the dyno won't load the drivetrain exactly the same as a street/track WOT run. I'd recommend checking fuel pressure under a WOT load with the car actually moving.
360rwhp is very good for the mods in question, and frankly it should have been trapping higher than 106mph, even at that DA, with that much RWHP. Again, that last 110mph run is much better and more proper, but I'd still take a look at fuel pressure just to rule it out. Might even just be a fuel filter that could use replacement.
360rwhp is very good for the mods in question, and frankly it should have been trapping higher than 106mph, even at that DA, with that much RWHP. Again, that last 110mph run is much better and more proper, but I'd still take a look at fuel pressure just to rule it out. Might even just be a fuel filter that could use replacement.
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I cut another 1/3 coil(a bit over 3/4 coil total) from the rear and rear is now 27.5" with HH mod. I cruised around a bit this evening. The rear now rides a bit harsh on certain bumps. Most of the time its OK, but I do notice a bit a decrease in ride quality. Front seems OK. I'm considering buying the BMR rears to get my feet wet with aftermarket springs. $99 free shipping. If I like what the rears do, I can always purchase the fronts for $109 free shipping. No money wasted.
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It should be making about 58-60psi of fuel pressure at all times, even under full load WOT. If it was only dyno tuned, then a possible low fuel pressure lean condition might not have been observed as the dyno won't load the drivetrain exactly the same as a street/track WOT run. I'd recommend checking fuel pressure under a WOT load with the car actually moving.
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I borrowed a fuel psi tester from O'Reilly. It maintains 58-60psi perfectly even reving it up to 4-5k. When I shut car off it drained down from 54psi to 48psi in 10 min. But then the gauge crapped out before I could drive it and check WOT under a load. I'll see what I can do about the last test.
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I thought about just buying this one(it has the long hose): https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7838...ressure+tester
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Very clean looking car and the 10 spokes look great on there IMO. I lowered my car on Strano springs and Koni's 3 years ago and couldn't be happier with the stance and most important to me...the ride! Night and day difference!
My car is pretty much stock but I'm hoping to finally do some LT's, Intake and stall soon as well. Glad to see your car has reacted well to the mods!
My car is pretty much stock but I'm hoping to finally do some LT's, Intake and stall soon as well. Glad to see your car has reacted well to the mods!