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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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700r4 noob question

i know this is a noob question, but how much power can a stock 700r4 handle safely?
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Car: 1988 Firebird, 2000 GTP
Engine: 327
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9" posi, 4.11
Re: 700r4 noob question

I would say 300 could be possible depending on miles. But only if you are traction limited(open differential or maybe narrow tires with a posi). Add some street slicks or sticky tires and I think that number drops since you aren't loosing as much hp/tq to wheel spin.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Car: 92 rs
Engine: 355 stealth ram, dart heads, S480
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Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: 700r4 noob question

haha... i broke one with a 305 that just had headers and a good tune... im not a big believer in the 700r4
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