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re-rx7 · 06-24-2013, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by White_lightning

If recall over 65 wind resistance/aerodymancs start to become a factor.. over 100.. a much higher factor.

Wish there was a way to test this theory. Load dwn the vette with some weight and go on a run.

**White_lightning** · 06-24-2013, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

Wish there was a way to test this theory. Load dwn the vette with some weight and go on a run.

load it down?? all i need to do is get in and its over 3800lbs lol

**46Tbird** · 06-24-2013, 04:28 PM

Steve, I thought you were getting a C6Z...

re-rx7 · 06-24-2013, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by White_lightning

load it down?? all i need to do is get in and its over 3800lbs lol

Has to be even power! LOL

re-rx7 · 06-25-2013, 09:58 AM

Spray!!!

**Doug1227** · 06-25-2013, 10:10 AM

I'll have some numbers for you soon... should be in the 7.0/10.8 range through the auto.....

**STROKD** · 06-25-2013, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Doug1227

I'll have some numbers for you soon... should be in the 7.0/10.8 range through the auto.....

I'd love to run you. Only car I've raced was a turbo 93 Fox that ran mid 10s. Steve can chime in how that went if he wants. Injectors will be here tomorrow, then final tuning. Its at 559/593 before the old injectors were removed. They weren't done, just dirty and rusty, so no want them in the car anymore. Hoping for real close to 600/600. Tq is about there but car was banging out from 55-6500 with old cloggy injectors.

JOHNGT · 06-25-2013, 02:24 PM

I'd say look for a quality set of lt headers. You can always sell the h-pipe. Then beef up the suspension more.

**Toby** · 06-25-2013, 03:21 PM

Steve I think you should build the car how you want it, not how everyone else wants you to build it.

But to answer your question on the blowers, if it were my car with the current mods you have. I would go with a p1, stage 2 inter cooler, kb bap, and retune. With 12-13 lbs of boost it should make mid to upper 600's and be 100% reliable and fun.

Or if a twin screw is your choice then add a tvs with 10-12 lbs of boost, huge heat exchanger, large tank for the water and good sized pump. This will keep heat soak as minimal as possible and still be fun.

Either way it will be a fun car that is 100% reliable drive it anywhere in complete comfort, you can haul the family in it if needed.

**Grandpa** · 06-25-2013, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Toby

Steve I think you should build the car how you want it, not how everyone else wants you to build it.

But to answer your question on the blowers, if it were my car with the current mods you have. I would go with a p1, stage 2 inter cooler, kb bap, and retune. With 12-13 lbs of boost it should make mid to upper 600's and be 100% reliable and fun.

Or if a twin screw is your choice then add a tvs with 10-12 lbs of boost, huge heat exchanger, large tank for the water and good sized pump. This will keep heat soak as minimal as possible and still be fun.

Either way it will be a fun car that is 100% reliable drive it anywhere in complete comfort, you can haul the family in it if needed.

I know you do this stuff everyday, but I dunno about 100% reliable with "mid to upper 600's". These motors really seem to be hit and miss with the power they can handle. Some be able to handle a bunch of power for awhile, others like Danny's pop stock. I appreciate your input though.

**Toby** · 06-25-2013, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by White_lightning

d1 > p1..

While I do agree, on these cars a p1 is plenty of blower to destroy the shortblock.

Originally Posted by White_lightning

umm.. my d1 was rock sold.. i dont know a single person who has ever had an issue with a procharger.....ever..

This^^^ also let me add that I always suggest an sc head unit and just change the oil in it. It's not that difficult, and if changing the oil every 6k miles is a headache, then you need to buy a Prius and find another hobby..

Originally Posted by Steve

I know you do this stuff everyday, but I dunno about 100% reliable with "mid to upper 600's". These motors really seem to be hit and miss with the power they can handle. Some be able to handle a bunch of power for awhile, others like Danny's pop stock. I appreciate your input though.

Ok then mid to lower 600's... These motors can take 630-660 stock with 0 issues in the right hands. They are just like any other engine out there, maintenance is key. As is not goin out in the middle of the summer and making 5,6,7,8 highway hits back to back to back. Make 2-3 hits an let it cool down. It is a machine and can only take so much abuse... Otherwise pony up an get ready to spend some big bucks.

Power is so easy to make these days, people think that they can add a bunch of parts, make a bizillion hp and drive it like they stole it every time and all the time they are behind the wheel. I don't give a shit what brand size or type of engine you have, it will not hold together making huge hp and dogging it every chance you get. Components get hot, metal expands an contracts then you have problems.

**Grandpa** · 06-25-2013, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Toby

This^^^ also let me add that I always suggest an sc head unit and just change the oil in it. It's not that difficult, and if changing the oil every 6k miles is a headache, then you need to buy a Prius and find another hobby..

Ok then mid to lower 600's... These motors can take 630-660 stock with 0 issues in the right hands. They are just like any other engine out there, maintenance is key. As is not goin out in the middle of the summer and making 5,6,7,8 highway hits back to back to back. Make 2-3 hits an let it cool down. It is a machine and can only take so much abuse... Otherwise pony up an get ready to spend some big bucks.

Power is so easy to make these days, people think that they can add a bunch of parts, make a bizillion hp and drive it like they stole it every time and all the time they are behind the wheel. I don't give a shit what brand size or type of engine you have, it will not hold together making huge hp and dogging it every chance you get. Components get hot, metal expands an contracts then you have problems.

LOL @ Prius comment. Very true!

I agree with your comment in regards to abuse. Thankfully I've slightly matured in my old age and don't beat on my car at every given opportunity, that is unless I'm hanging out with Donnie (blownaltered) then we both act like a couple of dumb kids with new toys. He's a bad influence! hahaha.