Need Performance Help
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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I filled out the signature
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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I have a 3.42 thanks for the help what should i upgrade to
3.90's or 4.10's unless you plan to supercharge the car.
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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So i should do
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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So i should do
Yeah. I advise you to find a good shop/tuner in your area so you can discuss your performance goals, and what works within your budget.
Don't let members of the forum make choices for you.......
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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D0 you know any good shops in LA. state or around New Orleans area
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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do u know anything about Thunder Racing
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Also, find out what they are doing for the money. Saving money by someone slapping in a cam without degreeing it or checking basics such as wipe pattern, lifter preload, etc. is false economy. These are time consuming steps and make the difference between good and great results for any given setup. Don't shop by price alone. Granted I don't do this every day, but it took me a few hours to set the wipe pattern (I work slow and take my time) so you can see that the labor hours would add up quickly if everything is done right.
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Dec 2, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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So i should do
Looks like you're headed in the right direction. Also, I hear nothing but good things about Thunder Racing.
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Dec 2, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Thunder Racing is really good they did all my mods
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Thunder Racing is really good they did all my mods
A good shop is always worth the extra money.
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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What does a high stall converter do for you
Dec 2, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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What does a high stall converter do for you
High Stall converter is a type of Torque converter. A torque converter is basically a fluid coupling between the engine and the automatic transmission. Six speed cars don't have them.
Dec 2, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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You have a six speed so a high stall does not apply to you. These are for autos.
Dec 2, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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so i think i will go with
Dec 2, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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With normal driving the stock clutch should hold up.
Dec 2, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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other than the mods i have done and the cam, under drive pulley, injectors and clutch
Dec 2, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Spray???
Dec 2, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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other than the mods i have done and the cam, under drive pulley, injectors and clutch
Practice.
Dec 2, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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what would i run with 420 rwhp
Dec 2, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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13.0@118mph. All depends on the driver. 420 at the wheels is good for a ten second pass with a good driver.
