Engine upgrade question.
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BlackICE
GT Owner
In order of HP
1. Stock
2. Stock with a tune.
3. Pulley and tune
4. KenneBell snout with even a smaller pulley
5. Whipple 3.3L blower
6. Heffner TT
7. Stage 6 TT
8. Add NOS to 7.
9. Re-tune for Nitro Methane.
I don't know at what number the engine grenades!
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
Chris.
Do a search, there are hundreds of posts on this subject. But my friend from San Francisco just gave you the GT TUNING ADVISE FOR DUMMIES in his post above.:lol
Do a search, there are hundreds of posts on this subject. But my friend from San Francisco just gave you the GT TUNING ADVISE FOR DUMMIES in his post above.:lol
To add to BlackIce's post first figure out how to get the power to the ground. Since that's a problem with a stock GT it just gets worse and much more scarier as power is added. All the extra power is not useable if you can't hook-up.
Dave
GT Tech
Ford GT Team Alumni
I agree with Baron. What good is 50 gajillion hp if you can't put it to the ground.
My drag car only puts about 480 hp to the wheels, but it runs 10.70s @ 127 in the quarter mile. The 60 foot time is 1.5 seconds.
I'm a far cry from being an expert on road racing, but I would think that big hp, plus low traction would add up to "Big issues".
Just my 2 cents. :thumbsup
My drag car only puts about 480 hp to the wheels, but it runs 10.70s @ 127 in the quarter mile. The 60 foot time is 1.5 seconds.
I'm a far cry from being an expert on road racing, but I would think that big hp, plus low traction would add up to "Big issues".
Just my 2 cents. :thumbsup
californiacuda
GT Owner
- Oct 21, 2005
- 919
californiacuda
GT Owner
- Oct 21, 2005
- 919
If I may, larger diameter tires don't necessarily provide more traction. It would depend on the precise use as to what tire to go to. If road racing, softer compound (r type, with a wear rating or less than 100) and wider dimension if possible. Stay with a low sidewall for reduced tire flex in corners.
If drag racing, then softer compound, like a drag radial, but a tire with as much side wall as possible. A 40 to 60 side wall height will provide the ability to lower air pressure, get the sidewall to flex, and allow for much, much greater traction at launch.
Another good addition, that I have mentioned before, but been shot down hardily on, is the dreaded and weak-kneed traction control.
Seems like a necessary addition at the place where many of our cars are. But many think that only neophytes and sissies would ever consider such a device.
If drag racing, then softer compound, like a drag radial, but a tire with as much side wall as possible. A 40 to 60 side wall height will provide the ability to lower air pressure, get the sidewall to flex, and allow for much, much greater traction at launch.
Another good addition, that I have mentioned before, but been shot down hardily on, is the dreaded and weak-kneed traction control.
Seems like a necessary addition at the place where many of our cars are. But many think that only neophytes and sissies would ever consider such a device.
Be original and do a single turbo. Like a Y2K 88 or GT55 91...either of which (if properly built) would break the current HP record on turbo alone.
If you'd like, drop me a PM if you decide to take the plunge and want to go single turbo. I'll introduce you to the guys in Phoenix who are building my Y2K setup on my lil old mustang.
If you'd like, drop me a PM if you decide to take the plunge and want to go single turbo. I'll introduce you to the guys in Phoenix who are building my Y2K setup on my lil old mustang.
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I completely agree. If I took my car to the track, I would bring the wheel size down to a 18 or 19", and go with drag radials. I wheels are great for show, but not that great for go. Besides, you shouldn't be driving that spirited on the street ayway.
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B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
Perhaps, driving school, lots of high performance driving practice and good judgement might be helpful. The computer won't replace either. Bottom line, the computer allows you an extra margin.
But once you loose it you might be just going along for the ride. Serious stuff and not a joking matter.
Fubar
Totally ****** Up
I just did a pulley/tune and I can't get mine to hook up at 80mph (it smokes 'em at 80 freek'n mph). I'm not going to put sticky tires on my car because I don't want the road debris on my fenders.
But if I can't win a little race with that... I'm going home.
But if I can't win a little race with that... I'm going home.
funat50
GT Owner
Drivers ed.
I agree with Bony, get some driving lessons. I've been caught in the technical portion of tracks by slower drivers with better skills. While I may run em down like a Cheetah after a baby antelope in the straights I can't shake em in the curves. Look at the cars and drivers this week at Daytona, there's not a nickles difference in HP and specs on cars but those drivers decide the winners, cheating excluded.:thumbsup
I agree with Bony, get some driving lessons. I've been caught in the technical portion of tracks by slower drivers with better skills. While I may run em down like a Cheetah after a baby antelope in the straights I can't shake em in the curves. Look at the cars and drivers this week at Daytona, there's not a nickles difference in HP and specs on cars but those drivers decide the winners, cheating excluded.:thumbsup
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Have you ever checked the debris that collects atop the rear diffuser panel under the transaxle???? Fender panels are NUTHUN. Mine collects enough small stones atop the diffuser to gravel a driveway. All I get on the fender panels is a few bugs.
(Or are you referring to rock CHIPS on the painted surface of the fenders?)
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Spirit
Heritage GT Owner
I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to be driving on the street. :eek
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Fubar
Totally ****** Up
Yes on the painted surfaces. I put some Hoosiers on my cobra and just cringed every time I took it out. I could hear rocks banging around all the time. It wasn’t long before it hurt the paint pretty bad.
californiacuda
GT Owner
- Oct 21, 2005
- 919
Joe's car gains 400 hp between 4k and 4800 rpm in probably less than 1/2 second. I'm sure that driving school will be the answer to that kind of rapid hp increase.
Oh, and that's at 1200 hp. What happens when they get to 1500?
Oh, and that's at 1200 hp. What happens when they get to 1500?