how much crank hp to run 11's with these susp mods, etc..
02-27-2001, 11:13 PM
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how much crank hp to run 11's with these susp mods, etc..
I am in the process of putting on:
s+w subframe connectors
adj panhard rod and lca's
adj torque arm
26x10" slicks
1" lowering springs
lakewood 70/30 front drag struts and 50/50 rear drag shocks
I know that traction is a big factor in good et's with our cars, what kind of hp am I going to need at the flywheel to push a 700r4/3.27 rear car to the 11's?
speculation on improvements with other gears is welcome
thx guys..
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MAF screens removed. 160 degree stat and manual fan switch.
Best ET: 14.745@91.317mph-Stock
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s+w subframe connectors
adj panhard rod and lca's
adj torque arm
26x10" slicks
1" lowering springs
lakewood 70/30 front drag struts and 50/50 rear drag shocks
I know that traction is a big factor in good et's with our cars, what kind of hp am I going to need at the flywheel to push a 700r4/3.27 rear car to the 11's?
speculation on improvements with other gears is welcome
thx guys.. ------------------
1987 Formula 350, headman hedders, Accel supercoil, cap, rotor.
MAF screens removed. 160 degree stat and manual fan switch.
Best ET: 14.745@91.317mph-Stock
Best ET: 14.418@95.51 mph-Modded
Ridiculed Founder of the Traction Impaired Crew
02-27-2001, 11:53 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Power to weight. It all depends on how much the car weighs. It takes more HP to push a 3500 pound car into the 11's than it does a 3000 pound car.
Weigh the car first. A simple formula can tell you how much HP is needed. After that it's up to the suspension to be able to get that HP to the ground. About 800 hp will push a car into the 9's but don't expect a typical third gen suspension even with aftermarket parts to be able to handle it.
Weigh the car first. A simple formula can tell you how much HP is needed. After that it's up to the suspension to be able to get that HP to the ground. About 800 hp will push a car into the 9's but don't expect a typical third gen suspension even with aftermarket parts to be able to handle it.
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