how reliable is a set up like the one you have? 550 is a nice number. fatty tires and correct gearing would make for a better plan. just my opinion.

 

Hah, I bought it the right way. I got the car from an elderly gentleman who had the car built for himself, and only got to drive it a tiny bit.

Most of the car was this way when I bought it, I just put a couple loose odd's and ends to make it more reliable, such as the intake manifold, new Coil on Plugs, and a new fuel system.

To the guy who asked how reliable is it? With the way it's built, probably close to the same reliability as a stock engine or so. I am nowhere near the rated maximum output of the engine, so I don't have to worry about that.

Being that the original owner was 65 years old, and couldn't do any of the work himself, I have a feeling he didn't have a clue what parts were on it aside from what they had discussed and what was in the paper work.

 

my buddy has a 03 cobra with 500+ to the wheels. he can light the tires at 50mph in 4th gear and turn sideways...that car gives me a chubby

If MY car turned sideways at 50mph in4th gear< I think it would give me poopy drawers & heart constrictions[8D]

 

My car has gotten sideways at 50 on the highway before and its one of the scariest things in the world. I guess its a little different if your trying to do it. But like 2000 said, I'm planning on sticking around a while longer. F that.

 

personally, i dont think that 553rwhp is too much for the street. i mean, depending on gearing, that if you stay out of the powerband you'll be fine. i do think you need stock gears though to help out.

 

i'd like to see what you top out at now lol

im gonna safely say 180+

 

With the transmission I'm actually gear limited to 130mph, I havn't even had the car above 95mph outside of the strip/track.

It's definately something to get used to, I just don't think it's that brilliant to have so much power than you can use on the street.

After I get some 18x13's and some DR's I think I might change my mind, but we'll see. I just thought it would be a good idea to warn others that 550rwhp is another animal

 

Sounds like it's time to start doing your suspension to get that power to the ground.

 

Any videos or dyno sheets?

 

Me or him? Yeah, I have a dyno sheet, It is in my safety deposit box at the bank. I can probably make a video or something tomorow