What mods give Torque?
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What mods give Torque?
I am really interested in Torque and not that much horsepower, because I love the off the line acceration that torque gives. Also, it helps a LOT on the street when racing. Whats mod's should I do to gain lots of torque? I was thinking long tubes... ( i want low rpm torque, i dont wanna lose it down low for upper rpms taht much )
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Re: What mods give Torque? (TIMSPEED)
The best torque booster is cubic inches - nitrous - supercharger any of the three will boost torque. Everyone talks about how much horsepower they have with nos like a 100 shot but what is over looked or not understood is a 100hp shot of nos will increase torque by 200lbs. If you really want torque do like I did and go for all three choices. :D
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Re: What mods give Torque? (STL94LT1)
with a 96, you need some gears, and itll fly, you wont regret it
any mods you make will more likely raise hp numbers and raise the rpm of peak torque accordingly
longtube headers will lower the low-end torque a little because of low back pressure in the exhaust
any mods you make will more likely raise hp numbers and raise the rpm of peak torque accordingly
longtube headers will lower the low-end torque a little because of low back pressure in the exhaust
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Re: What mods give Torque? (Black96Corvette)
Thanks for the quick reply's everyone! I appreciate it. Yea I was thinking going the 3.73's but will I hook up on the street or not? I drag a alot on the street and will that cause me to get a dana 44?
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Re: What mods give Torque? (Black96Corvette)
You will need a D44 if youre serious about modding the car and drag racing
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Re: What mods give Torque? (Black96Corvette)
Vader do you know where I can order a Dana 44 Rear end ( with all the other parts that u need with it ) I have a A4 96 LT1 with 2.59's... I really need these gears in by next Friday, I need information from someone who knows exactly where to order one, etc. ZIP sells a Dana 44 with 3.73's but I dont know if they have the other "stuff" forgot what it is, that comes with it.
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Re: What mods give Torque? (Black96Corvette)
I found a link for a company that sells the D44 w/ gears for a very reasonable price. I have the link at work and I will post it tomorrow. Email me if I forget!
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Re: What mods give Torque? (Black96Corvette)
If you need it quick, try a salvage yard, that's where I got mine.
Contemporary Corvette 1-800-367-8388 ask for Ron. He sells them as quick as he gets them in.
I bought the complete rear out of a '94 six speed, Dana44 with the stock 3.45 gears, the driveshaft and rear cover and driveline support. Goes for about $1400.
Contemporary Corvette 1-800-367-8388 ask for Ron. He sells them as quick as he gets them in.
I bought the complete rear out of a '94 six speed, Dana44 with the stock 3.45 gears, the driveshaft and rear cover and driveline support. Goes for about $1400.
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Re: What mods give Torque? (Mr Mojo)
If you need it quick, try a salvage yard, that's where I got mine.
Contemporary Corvette 1-800-367-8388 ask for Ron. He sells them as quick as he gets them in.
I bought the complete rear out of a '94 six speed, Dana44 with the stock 3.45 gears, the driveshaft and rear cover and driveline support. Goes for about $1400.
Contemporary Corvette 1-800-367-8388 ask for Ron. He sells them as quick as he gets them in.
I bought the complete rear out of a '94 six speed, Dana44 with the stock 3.45 gears, the driveshaft and rear cover and driveline support. Goes for about $1400.
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Yea I was thinking going the 3.73's but will I hook up on the street or not?
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Re: What mods give Torque? (Black96Corvette)
Here is the link I promised. It goes directly to a .pdf with their pricing.
http://www.carrollsupercharging.com/...t/Vette-39.pdf
I thought I remembered the price being better, but they are all brand new GM parts.
Good Luck!
Mike
http://www.carrollsupercharging.com/...t/Vette-39.pdf
I thought I remembered the price being better, but they are all brand new GM parts.
Good Luck!
Mike
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Re: What mods give Torque? (ninetyfivevette)
vader i dont want to step on your toes but long tube runners will hurt low end torque i dont think so in fact quite the oposite in fact most people believe you need back pressure wrong maybe on that 1991 chevy cavalier but not on any corvette or high performance car for that matter
just take the corky challenge unbolt your exhaust right after the headers long or shortys doesnt matter you will pick up anywhere from 1-8 tenths depending how good or bad your exhaust is now if you slow down your car is wat to lean allready believe me from years and years of drag and bracket racing i dare you to take the corky challenge :D
just take the corky challenge unbolt your exhaust right after the headers long or shortys doesnt matter you will pick up anywhere from 1-8 tenths depending how good or bad your exhaust is now if you slow down your car is wat to lean allready believe me from years and years of drag and bracket racing i dare you to take the corky challenge :D
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Re: What mods give Torque? (CORKVETTE1)
I wonder why is it then that some people (not all) have gotten on here and complained that they lost a little jumpyness off the line when they switch over to longtube headers?
They still got better ETs, yes, as i would expect.
They still got better ETs, yes, as i would expect.
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Gears do not "give" torque. They simple multiply the torque you have differently. Go ride a 10-speed bicycle. Switch from 3rd gear to 1st gear. Gets easier even though it is still only you on the bike right? Same principle. 3rd gear is like having a 2.59 gear and 1st is like a set of 3.73s. It takes less work to turn a 3.73 gear than a 2.59 gear, so the engine can wind it out easier.
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Re: What mods give Torque? (vader86)
vader like i said if they lost some down low it was probally because the long tubes were scavenging the cylinder better and causing a lean out at that rpm area