Will it handle it?
Melting Slicks
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In addition to a good tune, I would suggest better springs and most of all a methanol injection system. Probably the best insurance for FI cars for the money. Regardless, 525rwhp is nearing the edge of a stock bottom LS1.
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
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Burning Brakes
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It looks like I'll probably stay with what I have, which is 475 RWHP now and should be more than happy with that. But you know how it is in the winter, you're looking for ways to fill the car time until spring.
Thanks to everyone for your help!
Thanks to everyone for your help!
Burning Brakes
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I am running 565rwhp on stock bottom end, but i have also done a cam, value springs, push rods and an ECS Meth kit. And every time i drive it think "Scotty how long will she hold together"
Then again i need an excuse to go forged!!
Then again i need an excuse to go forged!!
Safety Car
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What are your cam specs if you dont mind sharring?
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My 02 is pushing 596rwhp 515rwt on a stock bottom end. That's with an ATI P1SC! 
I have a blower cam, ECS Meth kit, dual springs, and hardended pushrods. My car is tuned by Slowhawk.
I think along with these things, the tune is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the setup! My car drives like stock, and becomes an animal when the boost kicks in! 
If you have a good installer and tuner, I say go for it!
I have a blower cam, ECS Meth kit, dual springs, and hardended pushrods. My car is tuned by Slowhawk.
I think along with these things, the tune is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the setup!
My car drives like stock, and becomes an animal when the boost kicks in! If you have a good installer and tuner, I say go for it!
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Burning Brakes
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I have the ATI P1SC as well. Do you mind telling me how much boost your running.
My 02 is pushing 596rwhp 515rwt on a stock bottom end. That's with an ATI P1SC!
I have a blower cam, ECS Meth kit, dual springs, and hardended pushrods. My car is tuned by Slowhawk.
I think along with these things, the tune is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the setup! My car drives like stock, and becomes an animal when the boost kicks in!
If you have a good installer and tuner, I say go for it!
I have a blower cam, ECS Meth kit, dual springs, and hardended pushrods. My car is tuned by Slowhawk.
I think along with these things, the tune is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the setup!
My car drives like stock, and becomes an animal when the boost kicks in! If you have a good installer and tuner, I say go for it!
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You would be ok with a 6 speed with a good tune but in an auto you would be pushing it just a bit in my opinion 
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My car did 544/556 on a Mustantg Dyno last spring, Vortech V2SQ 7 LBS, 220/224, headers, LS6 intake. I have been running this setup for 22 months and 22,000 miles, no problems, except for no traction and a clutch that started slipping last month, but no motor problems.
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Who did your install and tune? those are some stout numbers.
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