All costs aside....
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Top-Fuel blown big block.
7500
Approximate peak output, in horsepower, of a competitive 2005 Top Fuel engine. That's almost 1000 horsepower per cylinder.
500
Engine capacity, in cubic inches. The block and heads are CNC-milled from solid billets of aluminum, and the oil pan is titanium.
45.5
Maximum boost, in psi, produced by the supercharger at wide-open throttle. That's more than 3.0 bar, twice the boost achieved by a Mitsubishi Evo VIII.
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12,654
Rpm the supercharger spins at maximum engine speed. With the engine at 8500 rpm, just turning the supercharger soaks up 900 horsepower.
165
Temperature in Fahrenheit of the 14-71-type supercharger after just 4.5 seconds of maximum boost.
569
Number of times the engine's crankshaft turns during the entire quarter mile. Each intake valve opens 284 times.
16
Spark plugs per engine. The twin MSD magnetos produce 88 amps. You need just 12 more to power your MIG welder.
77
Gallons per minute the fuel system can pump at wide-open throttle. The engine will consume 22.75 gallons of fuel during warmup, burnout, staging, and the quarter-mile run.
900
Cost, in dollars, of a 55-gallon drum of nitromethane fuel. Current regulations allow a maximum of 85 percent nitromethane in the fuel mix. The rest is alcohol.
58,700
About what you'll pay, in dollars, for a new, ready-to-run Top Fuel engine.
29
Minutes it takes to tear down and rebuild a Top Fuel engine between rounds. Each engine is rebuilt 184 times a year (if the driver goes to the final round at every race).
28
Quarts of oil used during warm-up and quarter-mile run. The oil pan holds 70-weight oil mixed with special thickener.
6
The maximum number of clutch discs in a Top Fuel car. The multistage clutch is timed to progressively lock up during the run. Each $115 disc lasts a maximum of three runs.
Here's what it drives...
2225
Minimum weight, in pounds, of a Top Fuel dragster. That's a power-to-weight ratio of 3.37 horsepower per pound, about 20 times better than the new Z06 Corvette's.
300
Wheelbase, in inches, of a Top Fuel dragster. About 3000 inches of chrome-moly tubing is needed to build the frame, which is left unpainted because of the need to constantly weld cracks.
1082
Greenbacks you'll need to buy a pair of new Goodyear R36x17.5 rear slicks. If you're lucky, they'll last you a bit over a mile--four runs.
58
Bead Lock bolts used to retain each rear tire to the wheel. Tire pressures are set between 6.5 and 7.5 psi.
...And Here's What It Does
0.84
Seconds it takes for a Top Fueler to accelerate to 100 mph from standstill. At launch, drivers are subjected to up to 4.75 g--more than a space-shuttle astronaut.
333.08
Top speed, in mph, of the 2004 NHRA Top Fuel Championship-winning U.S. Army dragster. When he pops the parachute at the end of his run, driver Tony Schumacher experiences peak deceleration of 6 g.
12,000
Downforce, in pounds, generated by the rear wing at 325 mph. The downward thrust made by the exhaust gases escaping the headers alone generates 800 pounds of downforce.
85
Distance, in inches, you'll need to be above the header pipes to avoid getting toasted by the nitro flames exiting those pipes.
8.5
Number of inches the rolling diameter of the rear tires grows during a 325-mph run, reaching a maximum of 44.5 inches.
7500
Approximate peak output, in horsepower, of a competitive 2005 Top Fuel engine. That's almost 1000 horsepower per cylinder.
500
Engine capacity, in cubic inches. The block and heads are CNC-milled from solid billets of aluminum, and the oil pan is titanium.
45.5
Maximum boost, in psi, produced by the supercharger at wide-open throttle. That's more than 3.0 bar, twice the boost achieved by a Mitsubishi Evo VIII.
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12,654
Rpm the supercharger spins at maximum engine speed. With the engine at 8500 rpm, just turning the supercharger soaks up 900 horsepower.
165
Temperature in Fahrenheit of the 14-71-type supercharger after just 4.5 seconds of maximum boost.
569
Number of times the engine's crankshaft turns during the entire quarter mile. Each intake valve opens 284 times.
16
Spark plugs per engine. The twin MSD magnetos produce 88 amps. You need just 12 more to power your MIG welder.
77
Gallons per minute the fuel system can pump at wide-open throttle. The engine will consume 22.75 gallons of fuel during warmup, burnout, staging, and the quarter-mile run.
900
Cost, in dollars, of a 55-gallon drum of nitromethane fuel. Current regulations allow a maximum of 85 percent nitromethane in the fuel mix. The rest is alcohol.
58,700
About what you'll pay, in dollars, for a new, ready-to-run Top Fuel engine.
29
Minutes it takes to tear down and rebuild a Top Fuel engine between rounds. Each engine is rebuilt 184 times a year (if the driver goes to the final round at every race).
28
Quarts of oil used during warm-up and quarter-mile run. The oil pan holds 70-weight oil mixed with special thickener.
6
The maximum number of clutch discs in a Top Fuel car. The multistage clutch is timed to progressively lock up during the run. Each $115 disc lasts a maximum of three runs.
Here's what it drives...
2225
Minimum weight, in pounds, of a Top Fuel dragster. That's a power-to-weight ratio of 3.37 horsepower per pound, about 20 times better than the new Z06 Corvette's.
300
Wheelbase, in inches, of a Top Fuel dragster. About 3000 inches of chrome-moly tubing is needed to build the frame, which is left unpainted because of the need to constantly weld cracks.
1082
Greenbacks you'll need to buy a pair of new Goodyear R36x17.5 rear slicks. If you're lucky, they'll last you a bit over a mile--four runs.
58
Bead Lock bolts used to retain each rear tire to the wheel. Tire pressures are set between 6.5 and 7.5 psi.
...And Here's What It Does
0.84
Seconds it takes for a Top Fueler to accelerate to 100 mph from standstill. At launch, drivers are subjected to up to 4.75 g--more than a space-shuttle astronaut.
333.08
Top speed, in mph, of the 2004 NHRA Top Fuel Championship-winning U.S. Army dragster. When he pops the parachute at the end of his run, driver Tony Schumacher experiences peak deceleration of 6 g.
12,000
Downforce, in pounds, generated by the rear wing at 325 mph. The downward thrust made by the exhaust gases escaping the headers alone generates 800 pounds of downforce.
85
Distance, in inches, you'll need to be above the header pipes to avoid getting toasted by the nitro flames exiting those pipes.
8.5
Number of inches the rolling diameter of the rear tires grows during a 325-mph run, reaching a maximum of 44.5 inches.
Last edited by CGGorman; Sep 30, 2005 at 12:56 PM.
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From: Springfield MO
Originally Posted by ltlevil
As stated above depends on what you want. For example the 1300cc motor on my Hayabusa is good for 212mph 
which is almost enough speed for now 
.
ltlevil
which is almost enough speed for now .ltlevil
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I dont know about cost. The M5 that its in is pricey.
I dont know about cost. The M5 that its in is pricey.
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Originally Posted by Nate '69
Do you want streetable, strictly drag, autocross etc?
If just pure speed with no care of stock appearance then jet powered..
If just pure speed with no care of stock appearance then jet powered..
I'll see your jet engine and raise a solid-fuel rocket booster.
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
Top-Fuel blown big block.
7500
Approximate peak output, in horsepower, of a competitive 2005 Top Fuel engine. That's almost 1000 horsepower per cylinder.
500
Engine capacity, in cubic inches. The block and heads are CNC-milled from solid billets of aluminum, and the oil pan is titanium.
45.5
Maximum boost, in psi, produced by the supercharger at wide-open throttle. That's more than 3.0 bar, twice the boost achieved by a Mitsubishi Evo VIII.
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12,654
Rpm the supercharger spins at maximum engine speed. With the engine at 8500 rpm, just turning the supercharger soaks up 900 horsepower.
165
Temperature in Fahrenheit of the 14-71-type supercharger after just 4.5 seconds of maximum boost.
569
Number of times the engine's crankshaft turns during the entire quarter mile. Each intake valve opens 284 times.
16
Spark plugs per engine. The twin MSD magnetos produce 88 amps. You need just 12 more to power your MIG welder.
77
Gallons per minute the fuel system can pump at wide-open throttle. The engine will consume 22.75 gallons of fuel during warmup, burnout, staging, and the quarter-mile run.
900
Cost, in dollars, of a 55-gallon drum of nitromethane fuel. Current regulations allow a maximum of 85 percent nitromethane in the fuel mix. The rest is alcohol.
58,700
About what you'll pay, in dollars, for a new, ready-to-run Top Fuel engine.
29
Minutes it takes to tear down and rebuild a Top Fuel engine between rounds. Each engine is rebuilt 184 times a year (if the driver goes to the final round at every race).
28
Quarts of oil used during warm-up and quarter-mile run. The oil pan holds 70-weight oil mixed with special thickener.
6
The maximum number of clutch discs in a Top Fuel car. The multistage clutch is timed to progressively lock up during the run. Each $115 disc lasts a maximum of three runs.
Here's what it drives...
2225
Minimum weight, in pounds, of a Top Fuel dragster. That's a power-to-weight ratio of 3.37 horsepower per pound, about 20 times better than the new Z06 Corvette's.
300
Wheelbase, in inches, of a Top Fuel dragster. About 3000 inches of chrome-moly tubing is needed to build the frame, which is left unpainted because of the need to constantly weld cracks.
1082
Greenbacks you'll need to buy a pair of new Goodyear R36x17.5 rear slicks. If you're lucky, they'll last you a bit over a mile--four runs.
58
Bead Lock bolts used to retain each rear tire to the wheel. Tire pressures are set between 6.5 and 7.5 psi.
...And Here's What It Does
0.84
Seconds it takes for a Top Fueler to accelerate to 100 mph from standstill. At launch, drivers are subjected to up to 4.75 g--more than a space-shuttle astronaut.
333.08
Top speed, in mph, of the 2004 NHRA Top Fuel Championship-winning U.S. Army dragster. When he pops the parachute at the end of his run, driver Tony Schumacher experiences peak deceleration of 6 g.
12,000
Downforce, in pounds, generated by the rear wing at 325 mph. The downward thrust made by the exhaust gases escaping the headers alone generates 800 pounds of downforce.
85
Distance, in inches, you'll need to be above the header pipes to avoid getting toasted by the nitro flames exiting those pipes.
8.5
Number of inches the rolling diameter of the rear tires grows during a 325-mph run, reaching a maximum of 44.5 inches.
7500
Approximate peak output, in horsepower, of a competitive 2005 Top Fuel engine. That's almost 1000 horsepower per cylinder.
500
Engine capacity, in cubic inches. The block and heads are CNC-milled from solid billets of aluminum, and the oil pan is titanium.
45.5
Maximum boost, in psi, produced by the supercharger at wide-open throttle. That's more than 3.0 bar, twice the boost achieved by a Mitsubishi Evo VIII.
advertisement
12,654
Rpm the supercharger spins at maximum engine speed. With the engine at 8500 rpm, just turning the supercharger soaks up 900 horsepower.
165
Temperature in Fahrenheit of the 14-71-type supercharger after just 4.5 seconds of maximum boost.
569
Number of times the engine's crankshaft turns during the entire quarter mile. Each intake valve opens 284 times.
16
Spark plugs per engine. The twin MSD magnetos produce 88 amps. You need just 12 more to power your MIG welder.
77
Gallons per minute the fuel system can pump at wide-open throttle. The engine will consume 22.75 gallons of fuel during warmup, burnout, staging, and the quarter-mile run.
900
Cost, in dollars, of a 55-gallon drum of nitromethane fuel. Current regulations allow a maximum of 85 percent nitromethane in the fuel mix. The rest is alcohol.
58,700
About what you'll pay, in dollars, for a new, ready-to-run Top Fuel engine.
29
Minutes it takes to tear down and rebuild a Top Fuel engine between rounds. Each engine is rebuilt 184 times a year (if the driver goes to the final round at every race).
28
Quarts of oil used during warm-up and quarter-mile run. The oil pan holds 70-weight oil mixed with special thickener.
6
The maximum number of clutch discs in a Top Fuel car. The multistage clutch is timed to progressively lock up during the run. Each $115 disc lasts a maximum of three runs.
Here's what it drives...
2225
Minimum weight, in pounds, of a Top Fuel dragster. That's a power-to-weight ratio of 3.37 horsepower per pound, about 20 times better than the new Z06 Corvette's.
300
Wheelbase, in inches, of a Top Fuel dragster. About 3000 inches of chrome-moly tubing is needed to build the frame, which is left unpainted because of the need to constantly weld cracks.
1082
Greenbacks you'll need to buy a pair of new Goodyear R36x17.5 rear slicks. If you're lucky, they'll last you a bit over a mile--four runs.
58
Bead Lock bolts used to retain each rear tire to the wheel. Tire pressures are set between 6.5 and 7.5 psi.
...And Here's What It Does
0.84
Seconds it takes for a Top Fueler to accelerate to 100 mph from standstill. At launch, drivers are subjected to up to 4.75 g--more than a space-shuttle astronaut.
333.08
Top speed, in mph, of the 2004 NHRA Top Fuel Championship-winning U.S. Army dragster. When he pops the parachute at the end of his run, driver Tony Schumacher experiences peak deceleration of 6 g.
12,000
Downforce, in pounds, generated by the rear wing at 325 mph. The downward thrust made by the exhaust gases escaping the headers alone generates 800 pounds of downforce.
85
Distance, in inches, you'll need to be above the header pipes to avoid getting toasted by the nitro flames exiting those pipes.
8.5
Number of inches the rolling diameter of the rear tires grows during a 325-mph run, reaching a maximum of 44.5 inches.
I should have been more creful when I said "all costs aside"
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Burning Brakes
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From: Des Allemands LA
Originally Posted by samson80
Is it street legal and any 1/4 mile times avaliable??
Drifting
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From: Valencia (near LA) CA
Originally Posted by samson80
All costs aside what is the best engine when you want speed? 
For me,
-It would need to be easy and enjoyable to drive on long trips
-small and light weight, I'd like it to fit under the stock BB hood
-good enough gas milage to take on trips
-good for mid 12s in my old heavy car
The Answer in my book:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/LS7.shtml
That would make me and my car very happy
I think it's about $14,000 without a computer.
~Jay
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 866
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From: Northeast Ohio
Originally Posted by Jay M
As others have asked.... Best for what?
For me,
-It would need to be easy and enjoyable to drive on long trips
-small and light weight, I'd like it to fit under the stock BB hood
-good enough gas milage to take on trips
-good for mid 12s in my old heavy car
The Answer in my book:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/LS7.shtml
That would make me and my car very happy
I think it's about $14,000 without a computer.
~Jay
For me,
-It would need to be easy and enjoyable to drive on long trips
-small and light weight, I'd like it to fit under the stock BB hood
-good enough gas milage to take on trips
-good for mid 12s in my old heavy car
The Answer in my book:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/LS7.shtml
That would make me and my car very happy
I think it's about $14,000 without a computer.
~Jay
And Motor Trend just said the LS7 is underrated at 505 HP!! They say figure 550HP is more like it.
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
First you post power without breaking the bank.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1193051
Now it's all cost aside...?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1193051
Now it's all cost aside...?