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Old 04-30-2004, 06:50 PM
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Hey, i was just wondering how much HP i would get roughly with this set up:
88 stang 5.0 >60,000 miles...runs like new

Vortech V-1 SC-Trim (SAYS avg. of 50% more power...i dunno tho)
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Edelbrock Heads
Edelbrock 70mm TB
24# injectors
stock cam
MAC CAI
speed density (switching to MAF soon)
BBK Shorty 1 5/8 equals
o/r H- pipe
dual flowmasters

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Old 04-30-2004, 07:01 PM
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I'd estimate it at about 317 hp
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Old 04-30-2004, 07:38 PM
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just a rough guess 330-350 horse, bolt ons are real overrated when it comes to horsepower
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Old 04-30-2004, 08:13 PM
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huh?300-350hp to the tires right? i say atleast 380-400hp to the tires get rid of those 24lbs injectors you will melt pistons.
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Old 04-30-2004, 10:41 PM
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I really don't think its that high....but you could be right...have it dynoed
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Old 04-30-2004, 11:03 PM
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i'll be surprised if way less since mine is n/a 306 making 291hp 318tq to the tires,and thats almost 360fwhp.
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Old 04-30-2004, 11:06 PM
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you could be right I'm a moron so...
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Old 04-30-2004, 11:12 PM
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hey we are all bench guesing so we are all right until the numbers come out.i'm getting mine dyno tuned in the morning at a different place.......so hope for better ###'s.
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Old 04-30-2004, 11:14 PM
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mine needs lots of work b4 I even think about dynoing it
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Old 04-30-2004, 11:21 PM
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i don't know atleast you'll have a baseline plus you can see what the hell is going on.too rich/lean.don't stick money in the wrong places bud.
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