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May 2, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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2141pete

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Originally Posted by steeldragon

what would be a good ball park guess be on hp? and what could my 1/4 mile times be this is just to get a estimate, cause i dont know.

edit: tranny is still factory so asssume its a full built.

I'd say mid 400's with a tranny.

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Originally Posted by Wyatt Earp

I am going to guess 390 to 430 rear wheels. To breech 500 + you need serious upgrades (studs, springs, turbos, methane, injectors, intercooler, cam and so on...)

You really only ned two of those, turbo and injectors to pass 500hp.

May 2, 2008 | 04:43 PM

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Maybe for a peak measure on a dyno but to sustain that HP you need some more of the goodies I listed.

May 2, 2008 | 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyatt Earp

Maybe for a peak measure on a dyno but to sustain that HP you need some more of the goodies I listed.

I'll see if I can scan one of my dyno sheets tomorrow and post it for you.

May 2, 2008 | 07:01 PM

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I'm not saying it cant' be done! Far from it.

May 3, 2008 | 07:51 PM

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Juice w/att, jammer 5's, 62/12 w/ the wastegate clamped, hrvp, goerends tranny got me 550/1205. I think with an SO pump I may have done a little better

May 3, 2008 | 11:49 PM

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A larger than stock turbo is the key. I can't realize full power because of my EGT issues. I have Smarty, EDGE COMP, stge 5 sticks and a stock clutch and turbo...