Re: Heavy E body maximum HP for 8 3/4 rear axle
[Re: jcc]
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08/28/14 11:25 AM
08/28/14 11:25 AM
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Viol8r
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I don't think anybody posting here can exceed the power capability of a well built 8.75 in a road race environment, and if they did, they would be at the top of the list for bragging rights.
The original twin turbo Cuda in "projects" forum would be an exception. Big Sticky tires, upgrade/optimized suspension, some aero, and big motor for salt falt runs would IMO start to reach the limits. And a 8.75 vs most others saves a few hp in friction losses and at that level might be important.
I am at 550hp+ with plenty of road course and autocross time. Stock everything, taper bearings. No issues in 5 years of hard running.
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Re: Heavy E body maximum HP for 8 3/4 rear axle
[Re: PHJ426]
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08/30/14 12:27 AM
08/30/14 12:27 AM
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Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada
brads70
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Who knows maybe a 200TW tire will hold the power coming out of a corner? If not there are stickier tires out there to allow for more throttle.
Don't count on that. I have a somewhat healthy 451"(550ish HP) and 615k's and I can still steer with the throttle if I want. I've run water injection before, works great. In the winter I added in isopropyl alcohol to keep it from freezing. There was no doubt when the water tank was empty.
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Re: Heavy E body maximum HP for 8 3/4 rear axle
[Re: PHJ426]
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08/30/14 08:34 PM
08/30/14 08:34 PM
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TC@HP2
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I was also hashing over the idea of running E85 since there is so much of it here in Illinois. It appears problems arise if the car sits for long periods of time.
I thought about the E85 route, but...if I drive much outside of my immediate geographic area, I run the risk of not being able to find it or getting diluted mixes down around E75. Its much easier to find washer fluid anywhere you drive than it is to nail down good E85, so I went injection instead. Then again my engine was all together and swapping out pistons was not a consideration I would make.
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