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Nine Ball · 08-08-2011, 10:20 AM

Cool vids, glad to see the car being driven like it is supposed to be driven.

To answer dyno vs wheel stuff, I'd estimate 8-10 rwhp between 18s and 22s, maybe 6-8 rwhp between 20s and 22s. Results will vary depending on weight and how wide/sticky the tires are too. I've seen gains of 3-5 rwhp just by over-inflating the rear tires to max psi rating.

Not that any of that matters though, it is just dyno racing shenanigans. Dyno the car exactly how you'd run it to see your real-world results.

Darth_Emma · 08-08-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Cool vids, glad to see the car being driven like it is supposed to be driven.

To answer dyno vs wheel stuff, I'd estimate 8-10 rwhp between 18s and 22s, maybe 6-8 rwhp between 20s and 22s. Results will vary depending on weight and how wide/sticky the tires are too. I've seen gains of 3-5 rwhp just by over-inflating the rear tires to max psi rating.

Not that any of that matters though, it is just dyno racing shenanigans. Dyno the car exactly how you'd run it to see your real-world results.

Thanks, Tony. I just love my new sneakers!

Stopped by IPS today for a few minutes... talked to IPS Brandon about forging the engine. He recommended against it... he suggested I sell my stock block and get a 427 LSX.

If I can sell my 22" wheels (they're for sale in the members market place), then I think the new engine would be a great winter project... and 9" kit.

garcmol · 08-08-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Thanks, Tony. I just love my new sneakers!

Stopped by IPS today for a few minutes... talked to IPS Brandon about forging the engine. He recommended against it... he suggested I sell my stock block and get a 427 LSX.

If I can sell my 22" wheels (they're for sale in the members market place), then I think the new engine would be a great winter project... and 9" kit.

Holy Crap!

hrpiii · 08-08-2011, 11:51 AM

why not go 427 LSX. Do it girl. I mean I have never pushed you to do anything like this before (that I recall), and well, this sounds like a great little winter project to really get the car hopping along.

Vids are sweet, as I sit here an imagine what that same video with a 427 would be like. No one is pushing

DO IT!!

Darth_Emma · 08-08-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

why not go 427 LSX. Do it girl. I mean I have never pushed you to do anything like this before (that I recall), and well, this sounds like a great little winter project to really get the car hopping along.

Vids are sweet, as I sit here an imagine what that same video with a 427 would be like. No one is pushing

DO IT!!

Buy my 22" wheels and I'm all in!

hrpiii · 08-08-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Buy my 22" wheels and I'm all in!

Love the ones I got waaaaaaaay too much.

The Stig · 08-08-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

why not go 427 LSX. Do it girl. I mean I have never pushed you to do anything like this before (that I recall), and well, this sounds like a great little winter project to really get the car hopping along.

Vids are sweet, as I sit here an imagine what that same video with a 427 would be like. No one is pushing

DO IT!!

it's not peer pressure Em....it's just your turn

speedster · 08-08-2011, 01:44 PM

Dooo Eeeet Em!

hardestysa · 08-08-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

it's not peer pressure Em....it's just your turn

thats like when some guy dated Madonna...it was just his turn. You guys make me giggle... But really... it is your turn.

Nine Ball · 08-08-2011, 02:27 PM

I'd recommend against spending more to build the engine. Spend some on the driver, attend a racing school and invest in your skills. You haven't maxed out what your car can already do, that level of power is far beyond what most would be able to push to the limit. Get used to the current power, and be able to drive it to full potential. Then upgrade. This is your first high hp build, don't make the mistake all of us seasoned veterans have done before - to ruin a car and make it too powerful, too unreliable, too finicky, or too difficult to drive and enjoy. For a car that primarily sees street duty, 550-650 rwhp is about perfect.

Tony

Darth_Emma · 08-08-2011, 02:50 PM

All good advice. Thank you. I'm not going to jump right into anything, but it's fun to think about it.

My only purchase I'm going to make in the near future is a helmet. I need it in order to go to the track. The guys at IPS are going with me to coach me about how to launch my car properly. They're also going to do some data logging. I'll keep you posted.

speedster · 08-08-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

All good advice. Thank you. I'm not going to jump right into anything, but it's fun to think about it.

My only purchase I'm going to make in the near future is a helmet. I need it in order to go to the track. The guys at IPS are going with me to coach me about how to launch my car properly. They're also going to do some data logging. I'll keep you posted.

A helmet is a good thing. Protect that perfessur brain...

Mr Twisty · 08-08-2011, 03:46 PM

I swear your maiden name must be Garlits, or Muldowney... maybe Force... Am I close?

tkrupinski · 08-08-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

All good advice. Thank you. I'm not going to jump right into anything, but it's fun to think about it.

My only purchase I'm going to make in the near future is a helmet. I need it in order to go to the track. The guys at IPS are going with me to coach me about how to launch my car properly. They're also going to do some data logging. I'll keep you posted.

I thought we went over this Sat. Hold it to the floor go real fast till you see something you don't want to see then, shit your pants.

08-08-2011, 10:20 AM	#3221
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Cool vids, glad to see the car being driven like it is supposed to be driven. To answer dyno vs wheel stuff, I'd estimate 8-10 rwhp between 18s and 22s, maybe 6-8 rwhp between 20s and 22s. Results will vary depending on weight and how wide/sticky the tires are too. I've seen gains of 3-5 rwhp just by over-inflating the rear tires to max psi rating. Not that any of that matters though, it is just dyno racing shenanigans. Dyno the car exactly how you'd run it to see your real-world results. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-08-2011, 01:44 PM	#3228
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	Dooo Eeeet Em! __________________

08-08-2011, 02:27 PM	#3230
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	I'd recommend against spending more to build the engine. Spend some on the driver, attend a racing school and invest in your skills. You haven't maxed out what your car can already do, that level of power is far beyond what most would be able to push to the limit. Get used to the current power, and be able to drive it to full potential. Then upgrade. This is your first high hp build, don't make the mistake all of us seasoned veterans have done before - to ruin a car and make it too powerful, too unreliable, too finicky, or too difficult to drive and enjoy. For a car that primarily sees street duty, 550-650 rwhp is about perfect. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-08-2011, 03:46 PM	#3233
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	I swear your maiden name must be Garlits, or Muldowney... maybe Force... Am I close? __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

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08-08-2011, 11:51 AM	#3224
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,533	why not go 427 LSX. Do it girl. I mean I have never pushed you to do anything like this before (that I recall), and well, this sounds like a great little winter project to really get the car hopping along. Vids are sweet, as I sit here an imagine what that same video with a 427 would be like. No one is pushing DO IT!!

08-08-2011, 02:50 PM	#3231
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	All good advice. Thank you. I'm not going to jump right into anything, but it's fun to think about it. My only purchase I'm going to make in the near future is a helmet. I need it in order to go to the track. The guys at IPS are going with me to coach me about how to launch my car properly. They're also going to do some data logging. I'll keep you posted.