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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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What would it take?

Raced a 1997ish camaro z28. I had him till around 75mph. 4 wheel boosted launch. I want to be able have him till 85mph. What would get me there, the cheapest way. I don't want to get injectors.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Since you don't want injectors there is really only about one option left, big oil...

Why don't you want injectors?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Since you don't want injectors, looks like he's going to have you till 75mph. It's only about $650 plus a programming change to get about 60hp more.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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$650 Where?????
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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it would be $885 right?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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no no your right $665 for the DIY kit. It adds 50hp. water/meth would add at least 40hp. and i'm sure i could get the other 10 hp somewhere, for alot less than $665??
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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What i meant was stage one, single shot injectors, for $650. Or get the DIY kit and go with stage two's.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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You could also try racing from a roll and keeping the truck in 2wd, might see some benefit.
 
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How about a 5 second head start.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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depends on the engine in the z28.... if he has the L98 5.7L and the factory 3.23's my bet is he'll have you wherever he wants until you go all the way on the 7.3. he has an aerodynamic advantage, a weight advantage, and with the 5.7,,,,he may not need either.
 
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Originally Posted by Farmboypowerstroke
Raced a 1997ish camaro z28. I had him till around 75mph. 4 wheel boosted launch. I want to be able have him till 85mph. What would get me there, the cheapest way. I don't want to get injectors.
ditch the stage 1afe for a 6637napa keep the tube and let her have some air.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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like i said i had him till 75mph, how much more hp would i need, in order to hold him off till 80-85 mph
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Really??? i never heard of that before?



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ditch the stage 1afe for a 6637napa keep the tube and let her have some air.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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No, it won't make a damn difference in power. He's just opinionated.
 
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