more power bug ????
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Miami Florida
more power bug ????
ok guys I want more power!....
Still on stock engine boosting bout 11-12 psi. making 639 whp
I am thinking either going to a 3.4 pulley and hoping to gain bout 30-40 whp or doing a 50 shot of nitrous .
What do you guys think. I just hit 90k miles on the car I have about 15k miles boosted. and about 3k of them making 639.
Still on stock engine boosting bout 11-12 psi. making 639 whp
I am thinking either going to a 3.4 pulley and hoping to gain bout 30-40 whp or doing a 50 shot of nitrous .
What do you guys think. I just hit 90k miles on the car I have about 15k miles boosted. and about 3k of them making 639.
USMC (retired)
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Wimauma FL
ok guys I want more power!....
Still on stock engine boosting bout 11-12 psi. making 639 whp
I am thinking either going to a 3.4 pulley and hoping to gain bout 30-40 whp or doing a 50 shot of nitrous .
What do you guys think. I just hit 90k miles on the car I have about 15k miles boosted. and about 3k of them making 639.
Still on stock engine boosting bout 11-12 psi. making 639 whp
I am thinking either going to a 3.4 pulley and hoping to gain bout 30-40 whp or doing a 50 shot of nitrous .
What do you guys think. I just hit 90k miles on the car I have about 15k miles boosted. and about 3k of them making 639.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Nathalie VA
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ok guys I want more power!....
Still on stock engine boosting bout 11-12 psi. making 639 whp
I am thinking either going to a 3.4 pulley and hoping to gain bout 30-40 whp or doing a 50 shot of nitrous .
What do you guys think. I just hit 90k miles on the car I have about 15k miles boosted. and about 3k of them making 639.
Still on stock engine boosting bout 11-12 psi. making 639 whp
I am thinking either going to a 3.4 pulley and hoping to gain bout 30-40 whp or doing a 50 shot of nitrous .
What do you guys think. I just hit 90k miles on the car I have about 15k miles boosted. and about 3k of them making 639.
Def add meth to cool down the temps.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Bella Vista Ca
Go for a complete rebuild/ upgrade of everything. A small shot of nitrous or a little more boost is a band-aid for the bigger issue of "Mod Fever". 
I recommend more displacement, bigger blower, upgraded fuel system, upgraded drivetrain.... If you plan it right the car will have too much power to be driven sainly around town. I would recommend at least 900rwhp. At this level you will reach the point where you can't go past 1/2 to 3/4 throttle unless you want to leave clouds of smoke below 80mph. At 80mph you will still not be able to hook up but you can take the pedal to the floor with only going sidways a little Just plan your budget for the build and then add another 50% for cost overruns
I recommend more displacement, bigger blower, upgraded fuel system, upgraded drivetrain.... If you plan it right the car will have too much power to be driven sainly around town. I would recommend at least 900rwhp. At this level you will reach the point where you can't go past 1/2 to 3/4 throttle unless you want to leave clouds of smoke below 80mph. At 80mph you will still not be able to hook up but you can take the pedal to the floor with only going sidways a little Just plan your budget for the build and then add another 50% for cost overruns
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 882
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From: Miami Florida
yes at sea level SAE corrected.
yes I am already running meth.
I im just gonna pulley down for a bit more up top power so the engine last a bit longer .
I been running at this power level for about 3k miles .
yes I am already running meth.
I im just gonna pulley down for a bit more up top power so the engine last a bit longer .
I been running at this power level for about 3k miles .
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Build the engine first - If you loose fuel or methanol injection it will be detrimental
Really spend a little on a forged bottom end and still buy the pulley - shoot for 15 PSI of Boost and you will not need Nitrous
You have a nice recipe for power but lack the proper ingediants
Thanks,Matt
Really spend a little on a forged bottom end and still buy the pulley - shoot for 15 PSI of Boost and you will not need Nitrous
You have a nice recipe for power but lack the proper ingediants
Thanks,Matt
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: NOLA
My builder told me after I do meth to call it a day till I do a forged bottom. I dont think I will get over 600 rwhp before I do a forged engine.
Like he told me plan the next step dont cause it to happen.
Or something along those lines
Rob
Like he told me plan the next step dont cause it to happen.
Or something along those lines
Rob
