What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend?
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Drifting
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What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend?
I have one of the faster though not fastest "true" street cars in my town. I'm in a grudge match with a local mild bolt on 98 Viper GTS (Nitto Drags, smooth tubes, K&N dual cone intake). :boxing
We have a crapy makeshift legal track for now, however I won the first race by 2 cars, and lost today only a nose, few feet at most. So score 1-1 right now :smash: I messed up the luanch (too much wheel spin on my 315BFG Drs). He ditched all his extra wheight and passanger this time also :D
Anyone, I just need a little more top end, and a more careful launch. What mods that you can put on in a day or so are left for me to do however? See my sig for what I have now. I was thining about ordering a ported TB, though I heard they don't give much power. Is it worth anything on a H/C car? I'd like anything under $500 or maybe $1000, and a quick install.
Next Friday may be my chance again. Gotta Rep for Chevy ! :chevy
[Modified by TexCorvette, 8:37 AM 9/22/2003]
We have a crapy makeshift legal track for now, however I won the first race by 2 cars, and lost today only a nose, few feet at most. So score 1-1 right now :smash: I messed up the luanch (too much wheel spin on my 315BFG Drs). He ditched all his extra wheight and passanger this time also :D
Anyone, I just need a little more top end, and a more careful launch. What mods that you can put on in a day or so are left for me to do however? See my sig for what I have now. I was thining about ordering a ported TB, though I heard they don't give much power. Is it worth anything on a H/C car? I'd like anything under $500 or maybe $1000, and a quick install.
Next Friday may be my chance again. Gotta Rep for Chevy ! :chevy
[Modified by TexCorvette, 8:37 AM 9/22/2003]
Drifting
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
Meziere waterpump from thunder racing. Takes about 2 hours to install, should give you 5-8rwhp, costs right at $500.
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
Why not just practice a bit? If you took him by 2 cars the first time,you obviously have enough power! Besides, adding power now would almost be like cheating,especially since you didn't look to do that after your first romp! :steering: :auto: :seeya
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
a 6-speed would have helped u a lot better in that area. A4's dont mph as good. vipers will always shine up top with that school bus engine. i dont think that he will ever beat u as long as u have a good launch
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (O-Ace)
So will a new TB help at all? I'm just looking for a little competitive edge, and with a better launch, I should this one in the bag this coming weekend :D Like to put on a show for the locals, they love to see these two cars run.
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
anyone? Also, anyone have the electric water pump? Its $599 at hallteck, any place with a better price?
[Modified by TexCorvette, 3:56 AM 9/24/2003]
[Modified by TexCorvette, 3:56 AM 9/24/2003]
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
His Viper will always give you a hard time upstairs. You need to improve your launch if you want to beat him, get a set of ET Streets for a stronger more consistent launch. If you have the extra cash swap your 3500 for a 4000-4200 stall especially if you have the soft hitting SY3500. I did just that and it made a big difference in the performance of my car. I also swapped my Blackwing for the Vararam, this swap helped my car pull stronger on top end. :cheers:
[Modified by Mitch C, 3:47 AM 9/24/2003]
[Modified by Mitch C, 3:47 AM 9/24/2003]
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (kumar75150)
lol, how am I going to do that in a fes days and less then $500 :D If I go Nitrous, might as well make it 100-150 wet :P
Talking about bolt-ons here.
Talking about bolt-ons here.
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
Isn't N2O a "bplt-on?" I'm sure one of your local shops has one laying around and you could do it in the next few nights.
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (lowdowndirty)
Actually they have something called bottle in a bag, its around $450 plus install(only takes about 1-1.5) and you can take it in and out. But as far as the ported TB goes, i wouldn't waste my money, i bought one and was not impressed and a friend of mine bought a 80mm one and it did NOTHING for his car in the 1/4.
Judging by your sig i can't think of anything simple/inexpensive for you, sorry :chevy
Judging by your sig i can't think of anything simple/inexpensive for you, sorry :chevy
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (kumar75150)
Bottle in a bag? I never heard of this. I don't think the electric water pump will do mush either. Wish their were more weight reduction mods :D
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (kumar75150)
Guess I'll have to take out my 40Lbs stealth box like sub, a seat, 1/4 tank of racefuel instead of 1/2 tank gas, go on a diet, and hmmm, what else :jester
If I can get a hold of some VHT in time, that will help also! Come on guys, its for Team Corvette :D
If I can get a hold of some VHT in time, that will help also! Come on guys, its for Team Corvette :D
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
I don't see and underdrive pulley in your sig. It'll be a bit of a pain to install now, but that would definitely give you some extra power.
Do you have the rev limiter raised so you can use the extra H/C power?
Do you have the rev limiter raised so you can use the extra H/C power?
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Re: What New Mod Now for Quick Power/topend? (TexCorvette)
UPGRADE your CONVERTER to a Yank SUPERTHRUSTER 3500 or Prothruster 4000 (like i run) and throw in 3.73s or better yet 3.90 gears. My PRthruster 4000 with 3.73s is 100% streetable and with these upgrade you will LAUNCH MUCH harder and will pick up about 3 mph in your ets knock down your ets by about .2 or .3! :cheers: :cheers: :D
To offset extra expense you can sell your sy 3500 and 3.42s all day long!
To offset extra expense you can sell your sy 3500 and 3.42s all day long!