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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 05:41 PM
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If I were to put a zz4 crate engine and a 200-r4 transmission into my 3500 lb 1979 Vette, then add a 150 hp shot of nitrous, and assuming good weather and track conditions, what quarter mile times/speeds would I be looking at?
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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 07:51 PM
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a 200 r4 or did you mean 700-r4? If your looking at using a 200-r4, it'd better be very beefed up.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 07:37 PM
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Yes, it'd be beefed up. Bow Tie Overdrives recommended a 200-r4 in place of the 700 unit because I've got 4.11:1 gears out back, and the 1st gear on teh 700 would make my car hellacious for trying to get traction.
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i think you would see 11s.
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