What will it take to get my vert into the 11
12-28-2006, 11:55 AM
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As for the vert question, 410s, suspension, meaning drag launch kit
lake wood 50/50 and 90/10s and heads cam intake and vortech
or paxton blower. It aint cheap but I find to be fairly reliable and
very capable of making 500 hp with 2.5 exhaust all the way through.
But as some one else mentioned make sure the car will handle the power and not twist before you do this.
lake wood 50/50 and 90/10s and heads cam intake and vortech
or paxton blower. It aint cheap but I find to be fairly reliable and
very capable of making 500 hp with 2.5 exhaust all the way through.
But as some one else mentioned make sure the car will handle the power and not twist before you do this.
12-30-2006, 07:47 PM
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Rep Power: 0 As for the vert question, 410s, suspension, meaning drag launch kit
lake wood 50/50 and 90/10s and heads cam intake and vortech
or paxton blower. It aint cheap but I find to be fairly reliable and
very capable of making 500 hp with 2.5 exhaust all the way through.
But as some one else mentioned make sure the car will handle the power and not twist before you do this.
lake wood 50/50 and 90/10s and heads cam intake and vortech
or paxton blower. It aint cheap but I find to be fairly reliable and
very capable of making 500 hp with 2.5 exhaust all the way through.
But as some one else mentioned make sure the car will handle the power and not twist before you do this.
01-01-2007, 12:29 PM
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Rep Power: 635 Acutually ive known people running 200shot of juice on stock foxbody bottom ends with no problems.
I also know of a SN95 running a 125 shot and its making killler power
01-01-2007, 02:43 PM
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01-01-2007, 03:52 PM
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I've seen bad things happen with weak motors and NOS.
Actually I had a hand in building a 383 Chev for a Nova that didn't work out very well.
I don't like it, I would feel cheated if someone beat me on NOS because the only power adders I would ever use are blowers and turbo's and id onl;y use those if I couldn't get the numbers I want with an NA set-up.
But I also know there's alot of people that swear by it, I however, am not one of them. Just personal preference I guess.
Actually I had a hand in building a 383 Chev for a Nova that didn't work out very well.
I don't like it, I would feel cheated if someone beat me on NOS because the only power adders I would ever use are blowers and turbo's and id onl;y use those if I couldn't get the numbers I want with an NA set-up.
But I also know there's alot of people that swear by it, I however, am not one of them. Just personal preference I guess.
01-01-2007, 04:49 PM
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Rep Power: 638 I've seen bad things happen with weak motors and NOS.
Actually I had a hand in building a 383 Chev for a Nova that didn't work out very well.
I don't like it, I would feel cheated if someone beat me on NOS because the only power adders I would ever use are blowers and turbo's and id onl;y use those if I couldn't get the numbers I want with an NA set-up.
But I also know there's alot of people that swear by it, I however, am not one of them. Just personal preference I guess.
Actually I had a hand in building a 383 Chev for a Nova that didn't work out very well.
I don't like it, I would feel cheated if someone beat me on NOS because the only power adders I would ever use are blowers and turbo's and id onl;y use those if I couldn't get the numbers I want with an NA set-up.
But I also know there's alot of people that swear by it, I however, am not one of them. Just personal preference I guess.
poorly can cost you but thats why you have to have a good mechanic
or the knowledge to do it your self.
01-08-2007, 02:25 PM
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Well Brandon, it sounds like you're not speaking from experience... most people that are against something have used it themselves with bad results, not just from some sort of personal preference. I dont see nitrous as cheating, its a cheap way to make you go fast, whats wrong with that?
To make a convertible run 11s, you're going to need some serious torque and traction. First mod on any convertible Fox MUST be subframe connectors. After this, I suggest a 255lph intank pump and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
Obviously, a gear change should be among the first things to be installed. An 11 second slip with a T5 (on 26" slicks) and 4.10s will require shifting into 5th so I suggest sticking with 3.73s. Unless you want more kick around town, you can go with 4.10s but will have to run a 28" tall slick at the track.
You will need a complete cat less exhaust, 1 5/8" shorty headers, 2.5" off road H pipe and a 2.5" cat back system will help nicely.
Your Eibach springs are not going to help you, they are a detriment to quicker timeslips. You can run 11s with them installed, but its going to make it a lot harder. A drag oriented suspension will always help.
Beyond this, your choices are to either spend some money on the motor, buy some boost, or spray it.
If you're going to spray it, I suggest installing an aftermarket intake to help it breathe a bit better. Something like a Cobra intake will increase top end HP without sacrificing low end torque. You could also run the Edelbrock Performer 5.0 II, or one of the Explorer Cobra/GT40 intakes. The stock TB will be fine, but you can opt for a 65mm. Beyond this, a 150HP shot will get you close to your goal. If not 11s, you should at least be in the low low 12s with good driving technique and good track prep.
Or you could spend $4k on a turbo kit, plus installation and tuning, and upgraded fuel system and you'll have enough power to run low 11s all day long. And probably break your axles and T5 with all that torque and weight.
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To make a convertible run 11s, you're going to need some serious torque and traction. First mod on any convertible Fox MUST be subframe connectors. After this, I suggest a 255lph intank pump and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
Obviously, a gear change should be among the first things to be installed. An 11 second slip with a T5 (on 26" slicks) and 4.10s will require shifting into 5th so I suggest sticking with 3.73s. Unless you want more kick around town, you can go with 4.10s but will have to run a 28" tall slick at the track.
You will need a complete cat less exhaust, 1 5/8" shorty headers, 2.5" off road H pipe and a 2.5" cat back system will help nicely.
Your Eibach springs are not going to help you, they are a detriment to quicker timeslips. You can run 11s with them installed, but its going to make it a lot harder. A drag oriented suspension will always help.
Beyond this, your choices are to either spend some money on the motor, buy some boost, or spray it.
If you're going to spray it, I suggest installing an aftermarket intake to help it breathe a bit better. Something like a Cobra intake will increase top end HP without sacrificing low end torque. You could also run the Edelbrock Performer 5.0 II, or one of the Explorer Cobra/GT40 intakes. The stock TB will be fine, but you can opt for a 65mm. Beyond this, a 150HP shot will get you close to your goal. If not 11s, you should at least be in the low low 12s with good driving technique and good track prep.
Or you could spend $4k on a turbo kit, plus installation and tuning, and upgraded fuel system and you'll have enough power to run low 11s all day long. And probably break your axles and T5 with all that torque and weight.
SS
03-05-2007, 05:11 AM
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Rep Power: 628 I've seen bad things happen with weak motors and NOS.
Actually I had a hand in building a 383 Chev for a Nova that didn't work out very well.
I don't like it, I would feel cheated if someone beat me on NOS because the only power adders I would ever use are blowers and turbo's and id onl;y use those if I couldn't get the numbers I want with an NA set-up.
But I also know there's alot of people that swear by it, I however, am not one of them. Just personal preference I guess.
Actually I had a hand in building a 383 Chev for a Nova that didn't work out very well.
I don't like it, I would feel cheated if someone beat me on NOS because the only power adders I would ever use are blowers and turbo's and id onl;y use those if I couldn't get the numbers I want with an NA set-up.
But I also know there's alot of people that swear by it, I however, am not one of them. Just personal preference I guess.
I know of a few people that have sbc's and spray the crap out of them make crazy power and never have any issues.
03-05-2007, 09:01 AM
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yeah, to slam Nitrous that badly, and never having tried it??? thats not cool man.. I run a 100shot on my STOCK engine.. and everything works great..
its a cheap bang for the buck... its good power.. mind you I'm also supercharged this year... but still.. I would like to keep the NOS..
if I'm asked if I have it.. hell yes, I'll tell anyone. will I run without it.. well yes.. if I'm on a track and its asked..
I dont run with NOS on the street.. thats just silly..
everyone IS entitled to their opinion
but as for the vert and 11's... bignick hit it on the head..
its a cheap bang for the buck... its good power.. mind you I'm also supercharged this year... but still.. I would like to keep the NOS..
if I'm asked if I have it.. hell yes, I'll tell anyone. will I run without it.. well yes.. if I'm on a track and its asked..
I dont run with NOS on the street.. thats just silly..
everyone IS entitled to their opinion
but as for the vert and 11's... bignick hit it on the head..
03-06-2007, 11:05 AM
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All I'm saying is, that I'd feel cheated.
No I've never used it on my own cars but, I've seen what can happen when not used properly and I don't like it.
I didn't know racing was about being cheap.
Anybody can have a big shot of nitrous on a stock motor, how is that hot rodding or modifing(sp?) your car? it's like putting a subbox in your car and telling people you have a killer system without having anything but that subbox.
"hey man, my car makes 700Hp on squeeze."
"oh yea, what's it make off the juice?"
"250"
pretty pathetic, not saying that's everybody's car but I just thinks it's retarded.
No I've never used it on my own cars but, I've seen what can happen when not used properly and I don't like it.
I didn't know racing was about being cheap.
Anybody can have a big shot of nitrous on a stock motor, how is that hot rodding or modifing(sp?) your car? it's like putting a subbox in your car and telling people you have a killer system without having anything but that subbox.
"hey man, my car makes 700Hp on squeeze."
"oh yea, what's it make off the juice?"
"250"
pretty pathetic, not saying that's everybody's car but I just thinks it's retarded.
03-06-2007, 12:13 PM
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03-06-2007, 12:19 PM
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My buddy had a tubbed 1980 Camaro with a 480somethingci making
835hp all motor then he had a pro fogger giving him another 500
in 2 stages. If you want to have a big shot of spray you do have to have a motor to back it up. The car went 8.30s but scared the crap out of himm a couple times so he sold it
835hp all motor then he had a pro fogger giving him another 500
in 2 stages. If you want to have a big shot of spray you do have to have a motor to back it up. The car went 8.30s but scared the crap out of himm a couple times so he sold it