building a race car need some q's answered
10-07-2008, 10:42 PM
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building a race car need some q's answered
hi i have a good amount of money to spend and aloot of time. i want to build a 9-12sec car and i wanted to know if a 1982 mustang has potential to get there? it is carburated and all the supercharge and turbo kits i found where for fuel injected cars. can so,me one please give me some links or info on what i need.
10-07-2008, 11:06 PM
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theres a BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG difference between a 9 second and a 12 second car. Let us know what your looking for and than help can be given.
And by the way, there are many companies out there who make turbo/sc systems for carb'd cars.
And by the way, there are many companies out there who make turbo/sc systems for carb'd cars.
10-07-2008, 11:11 PM
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i want to build something fast. but i have no idea what it will turn out to be thats why i say 9-12 i know there is a huge difference but what i want is to have a track car since i already have 2 DD. and please can you post a link for that turbo kit u mentioned.
and the price was 500$ for the car thats why i am intrested in it
and the price was 500$ for the car thats why i am intrested in it
10-07-2008, 11:31 PM
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Well, if you dont mind me asking, whats the fastest car you have been in? Just asking because alot of people really dont realize how fast a 11-12 second car really is. And the difference in money between a 12 sec and 9 second car is going to be HUGE difference.
First of all, if its a drag car, start on the basics and go wild (if you have the $$$). Full tubular suspension, drag shocks/struts, slicks & skinnies, manual steering, built C4 maybe, remove back seats & other interior panels (not sure if you want to go that far), etc.
If I were you, I would do a nice NA build off a 351w based block.
First of all, if its a drag car, start on the basics and go wild (if you have the $$$). Full tubular suspension, drag shocks/struts, slicks & skinnies, manual steering, built C4 maybe, remove back seats & other interior panels (not sure if you want to go that far), etc.
If I were you, I would do a nice NA build off a 351w based block.
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10-07-2008, 11:33 PM
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And if you do want to w a turbo setup, B&G is just one of the companies I know will do a setup like that (quick google search). Im sure most big companies sell carb'd kits, even if they dont advertise them, call them. AND if they DONT sell them, Im sure they can do something for you or point you in the right direction.
10-07-2008, 11:42 PM
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good, you have a really good starting foundation. Take it out, stroke that b*tch and throw some monster heads & a nasty cam...
If you have "real" money to throw into this, there are sooooooooo many options.
If you have "real" money to throw into this, there are sooooooooo many options.
