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re-rx7 · 02-09-2014, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

From what I have noticed about most people that chase power is that they always want more. So sure, 550 may be impressive for a few months but, then why go through the trouble of then breaking down the engine later and spending more money when it could have been much cheaper to do it the first time? It would be a lot cheaper to build it complete the first time, and if you want 550, go with that for the time being. When that becomes slow, simply increase the fuel delivery, tune and viola, have more power without having to open the engine up a second time.

I have a buddy at work that is debating between a new Evo and a 5.0. He's got a 2014/13 Dodge Dart that he JUST bought and was wanting to mod it for power. I said, why didn't you just buy an actual performance car? He started looking at newer cars and decided between the two mentioned. Now he's planning to take a huge hit on depreciation for his new car for an even newer car, spend all of his tax return plus any other money for a down payment AND have larger payments when he could have saved a ton from just buying the better car the first time. Juss sayin lol.

-Alex

Is he retarded? LOL

Originally Posted by GTOphil

I realize some of you guys can just go and do whatever you want, but you can't easily support a family AND dump money when you feel like it in the mustang on $50k a year.

Patience is a virtue. If you can save 5k with a family then you can save 8k if you weigh a little longer and have a better foundation in the long run. The way i see it, 550whp is not enough. To even be considered qick or fast in this area you better make at least 800. So I chose not to even worry about it. Im shooting for 450whp. Thats it.

re-rx7 · 02-08-2014, 02:06 PM

You only made 430 with a ls2 gto with those mods? I know some LS1 motors that have made that with less.

**GTOphil** · 02-08-2014, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

You only made 430 with a ls2 gto with those mods? I know some LS1 motors that have made that with less.

It's pretty much on par with others.

stock heads, stock manifold, no porting

They dyno anywhere between 330-350 stock. So cam/LT/cai for 80-100 whp isn't far off. I know plenty of guys that made the same or less.

**garner** · 02-09-2014, 04:54 PM

I see where Alex is coming from also. Never know when the motor is gonna give out on boost(or with any mods) and it's better to have it prepared to handle the load you want. But at the same time those upgraded parts could fail then the car is down for who knows how long till you can afford a replacement for the upgraded part(s)

In all honesty with the whole #8 issue, almost everybody with 5.0's should have like $6k for a new motor in case but I'd say 70% don't

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-09-2014, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

Is he retarded? LOL

Haha, I don't want to say that, in case he joins this forum in a few weeks lol.

Originally Posted by garner

In all honesty with the whole #8 issue, almost everybody with 5.0's should have like $6k for a new motor in case but I'd say 70% don't

They probably have high limit credit cards for a rainy day. I never use credit cards but, probably should, so I am sticking with cash in the interim.

-Alex

re-rx7 · 02-09-2014, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by garner

I see where Alex is coming from also. Never know when the motor is gonna give out on boost(or with any mods) and it's better to have it prepared to handle the load you want. But at the same time those upgraded parts could fail then the car is down for who knows how long till you can afford a replacement for the upgraded part(s)

In all honesty with the whole #8 issue, almost everybody with 5.0's should have like $6k for a new motor in case but I'd say 70% don't

According to Tim at TS it was all a tune problem. The head design doesnt help but most of it was a tune problem.

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Haha, I don't want to say that, in case he joins this forum in a few weeks lol.

They probably have high limit credit cards for a rainy day. I never use credit cards but, probably should, so I am sticking with cash in the interim.

-Alex

DEF CASH!

**Soulowd** · 02-09-2014, 09:18 PM

Went to Kennedale today...

http://youtu.be/e78MUkY3DSk

re-rx7 · 02-09-2014, 10:28 PM

Times?

**Soulowd** · 02-09-2014, 10:35 PM

60-2.081
1/8 - [email protected]
on good ole stock tires

**Slow Five-O** · 02-09-2014, 10:55 PM

Nice. Nice mph.

Now get some tires!

**Soulowd** · 02-09-2014, 10:57 PM

lol you can say that again Slow I felt like I was ice skating out there

**DirtyD** · 02-10-2014, 12:11 AM

Kennedale was open today? I thought about going out, but not in these cold temps

**Soulowd** · 02-10-2014, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

Kennedale was open today? I thought about going out, but not in these cold temps

Yeah I left the house about 3:30 and the sun was trying to come out...Then I got there and cold and foggy again. I hope all you guys will come out to the ennis test and tune on the 21st so I can finally meet you dudes. I might go to kennedale again this Sunday if weather permits. There were a lot of camaro ppl out there who need help getting last

**DirtyD** · 02-10-2014, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Soulowd

Yeah I left the house about 3:30 and the sun was trying to come out...Then I got there and cold and foggy again. I hope all you guys will come out to the ennis test and tune on the 21st so I can finally meet you dudes. I might go to kennedale again this Sunday if weather permits. There were a lot of camaro ppl out there who need help getting last

March 21st?

**Soulowd** · 02-10-2014, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

March 21st?

Feb 21st