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Whould removing my belt before racing help any?

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Old 07-29-2000, 05:29 PM
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Whould removing my belt before racing help any?

Someone once told me that, if I was to remove my belt (serpentine) right before I ran the 1/4 mile, it would give me a noticable differance in time and power, is that true?

It would give me power because my power stering would be off, ac off, smog pump, ect.... Right? Or is this a waste of time?

If it did give me better ET's, how much are we talking 3/10ths?

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Old 07-29-2000, 05:34 PM
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I'd wanna keep that water flowing in there while my engine screams in the 5-6K RPM Range. I've heard of people doing it, but my advice would be not to risk it. Is it worth your engine for 1-2 tenths MAYBE ? nah...

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Ported and polished heads, ported stock TPI base, ported plenum, Comp Cams XR270HR-10 cam (lift .495/.502 duration 218/224 lobe separation 110), Edelbrock TES headers, LT4 valve springs, Crane AFPR, Flowmaster catback with LT1 style tips, MSD coil & wires...

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Old 07-29-2000, 05:53 PM
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Yea, its not worth what could happen to your car without it. You might see .3 but if your charging system is weak or you car likes to run on the hot side, you could be causing more problems than its worth
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I'd give you to about 1/2 way down the return road till your battery dies
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Come on Bob... are batteries in your cars THAT weak?? LOL

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Ported and polished heads, ported stock TPI base, ported plenum, Comp Cams XR270HR-10 cam (lift .495/.502 duration 218/224 lobe separation 110), Edelbrock TES headers, LT4 valve springs, Crane AFPR, Flowmaster catback with LT1 style tips, MSD coil & wires...

"Take that auto, drop it in first, hold the brakes, stomp the gas and grin from ear to ear! :-)

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