Performance mods
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From: NH
Performance mods
I currently have a stock 87, Mods I am planning on doing are
Headers & catback
Dana 36 I am not sure what gears are in there now but looking at 3.54's
Port my stock heads
52mm Throtle body
Big mouth intake
Large tube runners
ZZ9 or ZZ409 cam
new prom
Anything I am missing? what kind of power over stock am i looking at with these mods? I am not looking to break any speed records here and that is obvoius with what I suggested but just looking to get into some respectful power numbers like 350 to 400 chp & ctq.
Thanks
Headers & catback
Dana 36 I am not sure what gears are in there now but looking at 3.54's
Port my stock heads
52mm Throtle body
Big mouth intake
Large tube runners
ZZ9 or ZZ409 cam
new prom
Anything I am missing? what kind of power over stock am i looking at with these mods? I am not looking to break any speed records here and that is obvoius with what I suggested but just looking to get into some respectful power numbers like 350 to 400 chp & ctq.
Thanks
Last edited by corvette87; May 19, 2006 at 10:49 AM.
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Originally Posted by corvette87
I currently have a stock 87, Mods I am planning on doing are
Headers & catback
Dana 36 I am not sure what gears are in there now but looking at 3.54's
Port my stock heads
52mm Throtle body
Big mouth intake
Large tube runners
ZZ9 or ZZ409 cam
new prom
Anything I am missing? what kind of power over stock am i looking at with these mods? I not looking to break any speed records here and that is obvoius with what I suggested but just looking to get into some respectful power numbers like 350 to 400 chp & ctq.
Thanks
Headers & catback
Dana 36 I am not sure what gears are in there now but looking at 3.54's
Port my stock heads
52mm Throtle body
Big mouth intake
Large tube runners
ZZ9 or ZZ409 cam
new prom
Anything I am missing? what kind of power over stock am i looking at with these mods? I not looking to break any speed records here and that is obvoius with what I suggested but just looking to get into some respectful power numbers like 350 to 400 chp & ctq.
Thanks
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You need a SR and 219 to make your goals easily. Although you could make the lower end of that with what you've listed, you wont get near 400chp on a 350.
Dont need gears, and ZZ409 is not a good fit for TPI.
Dont need gears, and ZZ409 is not a good fit for TPI.
Last edited by vader86; May 19, 2006 at 11:33 AM.
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LT, SR. or MR all have there intended use.
MR will definitely make the highest HP, and be a great choice for a 10-11 sec car.
SR is a great intake for a mid 11-13 sec car that is driven a lot on the street.
LT runners with a BM base is great for near stock to 12.50ish and basically a street combo.
I have run all of these on my '87 and they all worked well when I was at a certain ET.
Additionally, cam selection (as well as other parts) will be highly dependent on the intake and the requisite operating RPM.
Aaron
MR will definitely make the highest HP, and be a great choice for a 10-11 sec car.
SR is a great intake for a mid 11-13 sec car that is driven a lot on the street.
LT runners with a BM base is great for near stock to 12.50ish and basically a street combo.
I have run all of these on my '87 and they all worked well when I was at a certain ET.
Additionally, cam selection (as well as other parts) will be highly dependent on the intake and the requisite operating RPM.
Aaron
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Is your car a stick or an auto?
From what I have heard (I'm no expert) if you are looking for 1/4 mile times the Mini ram is a better choice than the Superram for hooking up with a manual tranny.
Wait for someone else to confirm this though.
From what I have heard (I'm no expert) if you are looking for 1/4 mile times the Mini ram is a better choice than the Superram for hooking up with a manual tranny.
Wait for someone else to confirm this though.
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I haven't yet with this car but will see some track use but mostly street. I would like to get some good dyno numbers and good acceleration. I want to be in the 12's for the 1/4mile is my ultimate goal.
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If his car has D36 then its automatic, in which case you can put the 219, SR, and a decent TC in there and pull mid 12s no problem.
Read my website if you are trying to decide between MR and SR, SR is better suited for you.
Read my website if you are trying to decide between MR and SR, SR is better suited for you.
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Check out my engine pics - in 04 I had a SR
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Watch for used ones.
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Watch for used ones.