alfromcal846

Hey everyone i was just wondering if full bolt ons + supercharger will get a 03 gt to or near 500 rwhp. And if not what would? Also what times can u expect in the quarter with that kind of power? sorry this is such a noob question

HaV

I dont think an 03GT can take 500rwhp with the stock internals and the stock short block. You would probably I think around 500 to the crank is the most I have seen anyone run on this site with the stock internals.... most people stay at like 460 or less to the crank.. I'm sure someone else on here could tell you more about that though

Bullitthead

I think 425 is the most that engine can handle safely. You might get away with a lot more, but you'd definately be on borrowed time...

A blower alone won't get you near 500hp, but it's a good start...

alfromcal846

Sorry for asking this but what does "borrowed time" mean? And what about 1/4 mile times with 500 rwhp

00accord

Probaly low 11s with a good driver.

mustang_montana

well IF the motor is built to handle the power (forged internals), the transmission is built to handle it (tko600 or t56 +a new clutch) the fuel system is upgraded (255lph fuel pump and new lines) and a blower is added and tuned for 15psi and you have the full bolt ons...then yeah you can doit. otherwise, you can get around 400whp safely on the stock motor/tranny, but will need a better fuel pump and a good tune.

oh and dont forget about brakes/suspension. 500whp aint gonna be cheap. looking at probably 15 grand in parts alone for a reliable 500whp

Zoie_daGT

You will have to have a fully built car to get to that. For 500hp you will need to upgrade the tranny and suspension and forge your engine to have it reliable. "borrowed time" means that it may work for awhile past what the block was designed to hold but it could fail at any time.
Ex. Man has heart surgery to save him and now he lives on "borrowed time" because his heart could give at any time and he could die.

With a blower and full boltons I would guess that at most you would see about 400-450 hp. After that, you will have major work to do to turn the boost up and have a usable car.

1/4 times vary. At that point, you have to redo the suspension to run well. You could be in low 11s or even better w/ great suspensiona and good driver or much much higher. You will need DRs and brake upgrade, subframe connectors, shocks, struts, rear control arms, etc. to put the power to the ground. If you use the stock suspension, you will not but spin the tires the whole way through.
Ex. past member Jdaniel was running I think low 12s w/ 600+hp in Kenne Bell Cobra because his suspension could not take it. He just spun throught the whole beginning.

MustangMafia

borrowed time means that your engine might be somewhat of a ticking time bomb...

LvGordo

Where or why did you come up with 500rwhp? just someplace to start? 400 would be alot easier on the wallet, probably half as much. the only problem with that much hp is getting it to the ground, drag radials just aint gonna do it. you are going to have to dump a good bit in suspension, and brakes and i'd put a roll bar in it if you aint used to the power. Start with a more realistic goal and see if that satisfies your need for speed, rather than taking a second mortgage on an arbitrary number or how you might run at the track if you can get the power to the ground. Jmo.

96cobra10101

This is the second time I have seen someone ask what borrowed time is. Wtf? You don't have to hold a masters in english common sayings, do you? By the way my favorite is "I fear no beer"