Performance Modifications (pricing / necessity)?
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Performance Modifications (pricing / necessity)?
Car:
1990 C4 Convertable
396 (9.11:1) | ATI D-1 Procharger (8-rib) | TNT 200-shot N2O
Proposed Mods:
FAST Sequential XFI system
Dana 44 complete from ZR-1
Complete Roll Cage with swing out doors (powder coated)
Dyno Tuning (3 settings [street, strip, strip w/ N2O])
The car will also have Baer 6 piston Alcon calipers up front and 4 piston Alcon calipers on the rear with 13.5" rotors in both places. Exotic Muscle coil over conversion kit with Energy Suspension bushings. HRE 20" x 12" in the rear and HRE 19" x 10" up front ... can't remember the tires off hand.
Now, how necessary are the proposed modifications? I will get the FAST system and tuning, but is the roll cage and rear end super important?
Finally, what should I expect to pay... its looking like it will be around $12k.
Thanks,
-JRW
1990 C4 Convertable
396 (9.11:1) | ATI D-1 Procharger (8-rib) | TNT 200-shot N2O
Proposed Mods:
FAST Sequential XFI system
Dana 44 complete from ZR-1
Complete Roll Cage with swing out doors (powder coated)
Dyno Tuning (3 settings [street, strip, strip w/ N2O])
The car will also have Baer 6 piston Alcon calipers up front and 4 piston Alcon calipers on the rear with 13.5" rotors in both places. Exotic Muscle coil over conversion kit with Energy Suspension bushings. HRE 20" x 12" in the rear and HRE 19" x 10" up front ... can't remember the tires off hand.
Now, how necessary are the proposed modifications? I will get the FAST system and tuning, but is the roll cage and rear end super important?
Finally, what should I expect to pay... its looking like it will be around $12k.
Thanks,
-JRW
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If you intend to run at a NHRA strip and to hook up that power both the cage and the D44 are necessary.
More correctly the cage will be required to make more than one pass and the D44 will be "required" after a pass or two.
More correctly the cage will be required to make more than one pass and the D44 will be "required" after a pass or two.
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
If you intend to run at a NHRA strip and to hook up that power both the cage and the D44 are necessary.
More correctly the cage will be required to make more than one pass and the D44 will be "required" after a pass or two.
More correctly the cage will be required to make more than one pass and the D44 will be "required" after a pass or two.
Does $12k seem about right for everything?
-JRW
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I couldn't start to estimate costs on those mods.
Are you having it all done or turning wrenches on some of it?
I will be looking forward to seeing you run at some of the Corvette Challenge events this season. I would expect you go do pretty well in the Quick 8 competition.
Are you having it all done or turning wrenches on some of it?
I will be looking forward to seeing you run at some of the Corvette Challenge events this season. I would expect you go do pretty well in the Quick 8 competition.
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From: Carlsbad, CA CA
Originally Posted by XtremeTuning
Car:
1990 C4 Convertable
396 (9.11:1) | ATI D-1 Procharger (8-rib) | TNT 200-shot N2O
Proposed Mods:
FAST Sequential XFI system
Dana 44 complete from ZR-1
Complete Roll Cage with swing out doors (powder coated)
Dyno Tuning (3 settings [street, strip, strip w/ N2O])
The car will also have Baer 6 piston Alcon calipers up front and 4 piston Alcon calipers on the rear with 13.5" rotors in both places. Exotic Muscle coil over conversion kit with Energy Suspension bushings. HRE 20" x 12" in the rear and HRE 19" x 10" up front ... can't remember the tires off hand.
Now, how necessary are the proposed modifications? I will get the FAST system and tuning, but is the roll cage and rear end super important?
Finally, what should I expect to pay... its looking like it will be around $12k.
Thanks,
-JRW
1990 C4 Convertable
396 (9.11:1) | ATI D-1 Procharger (8-rib) | TNT 200-shot N2O
Proposed Mods:
FAST Sequential XFI system
Dana 44 complete from ZR-1
Complete Roll Cage with swing out doors (powder coated)
Dyno Tuning (3 settings [street, strip, strip w/ N2O])
The car will also have Baer 6 piston Alcon calipers up front and 4 piston Alcon calipers on the rear with 13.5" rotors in both places. Exotic Muscle coil over conversion kit with Energy Suspension bushings. HRE 20" x 12" in the rear and HRE 19" x 10" up front ... can't remember the tires off hand.
Now, how necessary are the proposed modifications? I will get the FAST system and tuning, but is the roll cage and rear end super important?
Finally, what should I expect to pay... its looking like it will be around $12k.
Thanks,
-JRW
BTW: 9.11:1 on blower and juice will not last long if you plan on making any power.
MHO,
Paul
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
I couldn't start to estimate costs on those mods.
Are you having it all done or turning wrenches on some of it?
I will be looking forward to seeing you run at some of the Corvette Challenge events this season. I would expect you go do pretty well in the Quick 8 competition.
Are you having it all done or turning wrenches on some of it?
I will be looking forward to seeing you run at some of the Corvette Challenge events this season. I would expect you go do pretty well in the Quick 8 competition.
I will be having all of the above listed mods done at a race shop. $12k includes labor, tuning, parts, and tax.
Suspension, brakes, wheels, interior, and body will be done by myself and other local friends in the industry.
Thanks,
-JRW
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by zelement
I don't even know where to begin....put it this way. The wheels and tires alone will be close to your $12k budget.
BTW: 9.11:1 on blower and juice will not last long if you plan on making any power.
MHO,
Paul
BTW: 9.11:1 on blower and juice will not last long if you plan on making any power.
MHO,
Paul
$12k is only for the FAST system, cage, dana 44, tuning, installation, etc.
-JRW
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