Bought a used shortblock - let’s see what it’ll do...
#17
And thank you! I appreciate the kind words!
#18
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The trans isn't the concern, it's the tcase. And changing fluid every pass won't keep the front diff housing from grenading in an instant on a botched launched.
#20
Guys I have a thought that’s been in the back of my head while I wait for the shop to get to my car... my car currently is almost tapping the limiter at 138mph in the 1/4 mile. Is it going to be possible to stay in 4th with the new power? I’m guessing I’ll be trapping closer to 144-145 and want to avoid shifting into 5th.
Im wondering if I want to go with a 4.11 final drive or if that’s not “necessary” to go 9s.
Im wondering if I want to go with a 4.11 final drive or if that’s not “necessary” to go 9s.
#21
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I can't comment on what the newfound power will yield for trap speeds but its safe to say you'll have the potential to pick up some speed. That being said we need more info here in regards to tire size and what you plan to set your limiter to. Look online for MPH calculators. Enter in the necessary info such as tire diameter FD 4th gear ratio and RPM and it'll spit out your MPH.
But to spell out the obvious, if you want to stay in 4th through the traps and say you're on the limiter currently, you have a few options. Turn the power down (booo!) raise the limiter (yay!) taller tire, or taller FD. Personally I would rev it out as high as possible as long as its still safe as everything else will have a negative impact on how hard your car accelerates.
But to spell out the obvious, if you want to stay in 4th through the traps and say you're on the limiter currently, you have a few options. Turn the power down (booo!) raise the limiter (yay!) taller tire, or taller FD. Personally I would rev it out as high as possible as long as its still safe as everything else will have a negative impact on how hard your car accelerates.
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Guys I have a thought that’s been in the back of my head while I wait for the shop to get to my car... my car currently is almost tapping the limiter at 138mph in the 1/4 mile. Is it going to be possible to stay in 4th with the new power? I’m guessing I’ll be trapping closer to 144-145 and want to avoid shifting into 5th.
Im wondering if I want to go with a 4.11 final drive or if that’s not “necessary” to go 9s.
Im wondering if I want to go with a 4.11 final drive or if that’s not “necessary” to go 9s.
#23
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Guys I have a thought that’s been in the back of my head while I wait for the shop to get to my car... my car currently is almost tapping the limiter at 138mph in the 1/4 mile. Is it going to be possible to stay in 4th with the new power? I’m guessing I’ll be trapping closer to 144-145 and want to avoid shifting into 5th.
Im wondering if I want to go with a 4.11 final drive or if that’s not “necessary” to go 9s.
Im wondering if I want to go with a 4.11 final drive or if that’s not “necessary” to go 9s.
That will buy you some allowance in term of RPM for passing through trap
There is also M Factory 4.3 Final Drive which is in between 4.111 and 4.583 Final Drive
#25
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I would-
Send the trans out and have Evo8 3rd and 4th gears put in it. This will help a lot. Also, with the built motor, if it's built right, an 88mm or 94mm crank can rev to 9500.. You may run into power taper up there without an upgraded intake manifold, and depending on your cams and head work.
Since you have 272's, I would would at least switch to GSC S3's or Kelford 280's with appropriate valve springs. Could also consider getting the head ported. An intake manifold like the Magnus V5 would be a good idea. Or at least get the stock ported and a 65mm throttle body from CBRE.
Send the trans out and have Evo8 3rd and 4th gears put in it. This will help a lot. Also, with the built motor, if it's built right, an 88mm or 94mm crank can rev to 9500.. You may run into power taper up there without an upgraded intake manifold, and depending on your cams and head work.
Since you have 272's, I would would at least switch to GSC S3's or Kelford 280's with appropriate valve springs. Could also consider getting the head ported. An intake manifold like the Magnus V5 would be a good idea. Or at least get the stock ported and a 65mm throttle body from CBRE.
#27
Kasey sent me this today. Not sure why, but he said the gsc heavy duty seals I had installed a while back were hitting the retainer so messed those up. That may explain the blue smoke I’ve been seeing occasionally.
Just waiting on head to get back. He said he hopes to have it on the dyno next week.
Just waiting on head to get back. He said he hopes to have it on the dyno next week.
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