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Couldn't the Lincoln LS V8 be a sleeper?
Yeah, I looked at the thread again and realized he rolled some exhaust/transission upgrades into that figure, so I guess they aren't really part of the total cost. The big ticket items were the custom bracketry that he had to have machined, so I guess the overall cost was about $1000.LeadSlead#2Hey that guy bought a supercharger for 250$! & it worked! the other 1450$ or so he spent was probabley more than needed, but what can you do.
it's to much because you don't neeeed an Intercooler-- many cars in the past have come without intercoolers stock----a.k.a. 1989 Dodge Daytona 2.2L Turbo--not the Iroc
second off metal pipe & brackets to connect a supercharger shouldnt cost 1450$ unless you're paying someone else...why is it so hard for people to realize that you can get things cheaper than big name brands?
There is a difference between gathering junk parts together and pieceing together a scruffy SC system, and actually buying parts that are made for the car. And, sure, you can run without an intercooler. But, you can't run as much boost that way, so whats the point. Thats the point of an IC. Not just to sound cool and say you have one. They cool the intake charge so you can run more boost that you'd be able to without. And, boost is the whole point of a SC setup.LeadSlead#2....but to say that you can't get one for cheaper than youve heard about is really ignorant
Nevermind I thought it said 1/4 mile 9.3@72mph1989theratmy 2001 Silverado LS standard cab with the 5.3L V8. I have done the following to it.
Cold air intake +25hp +20lb ft
3 turbonators +50hp +45lb ft
Muffler +5 hp +5lb ft
CPU reflash +10hp +15lb ft (98mph governor is now gone )
Total HP to date= roughly 390hp.
1/8mile = 9.3@72mph
And for another 1500 dollars. I can get my mechanic to build my engine to produce over 750HP. With no body modifications. LOL. I already outrun brand new Mustang GT's. Imagine a 750hp Silverado. SLEEPER
turboash78Nope; mathematically impossible.
As I said, it would hardly ever happen. But, as I also said, what if the other car your racing is out to a lead, and gets out of shape, and comes into your lane??? Only thing for you to do is slam on the binders. It would have to be a real extreme, rare circumstance, but a time like that could happen.turboash78Ya, I suppose if they had a KILLER run going, then slammed on the brakes as they passed the trap, but who the hell would do that?
omg, you dont know much i have to say. its very hard to drive high classes of dragracing because its such a big amaount of power! the car doesnt go straight and you need to drive where its maximum grip. well in lower classes though it depends on the car only.Young_WarriorI think drag racing is stupid. Where does driver skill come into it and basically as soon as you look under the hood you will know which one will win.
1989theratmy 2001 Silverado LS standard cab with the 5.3L V8. I have done the following to it.
Cold air intake +25hp +20lb ft
3 turbonators +50hp +45lb ft
Muffler +5 hp +5lb ft
CPU reflash +10hp +15lb ft (98mph governor is now gone )
Total HP to date= roughly 390hp.
1/8mile = 9.3@72mph
And for another 1500 dollars. I can get my mechanic to build my engine to produce over 750HP. With no body modifications. LOL. I already outrun brand new Mustang GT's. Imagine a 750hp Silverado. SLEEPER
194GVanReally. So driver skill has nothing to do with drag racing? So I guess if you had 2 of the same car, nobody would win and it would be a tie because it depends on the car only.
PuTTe_TuTTeomg, you dont know much i have to say. its very hard to drive high classes of dragracing because its such a big amaount of power! the car doesnt go straight and you need to drive where its maximum grip. well in lower classes though it depends on the car only.
Yea I know, Im just trying to say that some people drive better than others, plain and simple, not necessarily that their foot was put down first (well maybe if it was an automatic that would be the case)Young_WarriorYou know what I mean. The winner of that outcome would be the person who put their foot down first. Doesnt take much skill really other than sharp reflexes.
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Wolfe2x7That just made my evening. 👍
However, I'd rather see something like that done with...well, just about any other BMW. An E36 sedan isn't really one of my favorites...maybe an E30 instead (though I'm not sure whether the drivetrain could take it...? ), or a 5er, like an E34 or E39? An E24 6er would be bada**, but it would start to mess with the whole sleeper look...
I have an idea, how about a 1500hp 80psi turbo M10 in an E30...80's Formula-1-style...
Hmm, maybe I should turbo my M10...
JNasty4G63Wow, I missed a lot of crap in this thread in the couple days I was gone. HA HA HA
Come on Blazin, wake up man. EVERYONE knows that you can build your own supercharger at home. DUH!! I built the turbo in my car, from scratch, for about $80 with leftover scrap from various jobs around the house. HA HA HA This guy can't be serious, is he???? HA HA
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