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Do you think i could achieve it with what I have to work with? right now all I have for a tranny is a W/C T5. I know its not the tranny for racing 1 bc its not consistent 2 it probably wont hold up to the 351. I realy like to drive the 5 speed but plan on swapping to an auto when funds allow.
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You are right on the W/C T5. They were not rated that high in terms of torque and HP. There are however, upgrade kits available now that could probably handle it. You mentioned pistons with "domes". That means that you are planning to up the C/R to make more power. If this is to be a daily driver, you have to be careful, because then you end up having to always run the higher octanes fuels. $$$$. I assume since you mentioned "being consistant" we are talking about my favorite pass time, drag racing. You are right agian, although I know a couple of guys that run T5's that are really consistant. I had one in my 65 Coupe, and I always missed a shift at just the right time. Automatic is a lot easier. How heavy a car? and what kind of gears are you running now?
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Yeah, i plan on drag racing. I dont really plan on this car being a "daily driver" but i do plan on hittin the road every now and then. Im running 4:56 gears and the car is about factory weight with the exception of the difference in weight between the 302 and the 351c. i plan on adding a roll cage and removing the back seat. the fuel cell has been moved to the trunk and holds 15 gallons i think, and the battery has been moved to the trunk.
2004 Mustang GT mac cai, 40 series flowmasters, took off the 2 big cats, with 3 1'2 tips probably at 265-275hp havent taken her to the track yet, but maybe this weekend if its not raining
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I just started taking mine to the local track and havent quite got the launch down but so far this is the best I can do. Reaction------- 1.0695 60 ft----------- 2.4425 330 ft---------- 6.3685 1/8 ET--------- 9.5801 1/8 MPH------- 77.31
1/4 ET--------- 14.5301 1/4 MPH------- 101.85
I know my car is good for a much better time so I have to just keep practicing those launches.
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Fear the econo-box of death as I rain coconuts upon your pitiful city!
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ok...YOU got a good deal, way to go chief. but the average person is going to have to invest around what...450-500? all in all, tb is NOT a good deal for the money, there are obvious facts here man, i'm not trying to <EM>just</EM> prove you wrong.
What are you getting, a gold plated T/B ????
If you are paying over 400 dollars for a T/B and Plenum, bend over and grab your ankles.
Most combos run for around 350 bucks, and thats with a (oversized IMO) 75MM.
MM&FF dynoed an improvement of like 10 HP on a stock setup with the plenum alone. T/B and plenum on a stock or mild setup should give you anywhere from 10 to 20 HP. The only T/B i have seen that acutally robs HP is a 75mm on a stock engine. Its simply to big. A 70MM should be fine.
HOWEVER, I have to say before getting a T/B and plenum, I would get: Gears, filter box, mufflers.
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