[psfracer]

I guess that will come down to your personal preference. A high stall auto is a blast to drive, I pull my 18 inch saleen wheels off the ground, have several 1.49X 60' times. But that is with a twin screw, not sure how the centri would react to the auto--maybe you would just need a higher stall to build boost or perhaps a transbrake.

I stuck with the 5speed auto and had Tony from Larry's Transmission in Corona, CA beef it up with billet servos and some other stuff. So far no problems. But that is "so far". The JDM car running 9.8X's apparently still has the 5speed auto. Many are running the 4R70W, Brad is in the 9.90's now with that combo, Adam is in the 9.80's, and Mark is in the 10.30's. I myself plan on seeing how far I can push the 5speed auto before switching.

I think a 6speed would have the cool factor, plus you could maintain some of the cars street status. All though I will say Mark drives his car alot on the street, and he has the 4R70W.

Then you have Justin running a Turbo 400 trans, and I know of others who have tried the c4. Alot of research that I have to do as well. When the time comes, the first thing I am going to do is research what all the big dogs are running.

[RetroGT2006]

[quote=tact_out;861703]I do not think you can reach that much power NA unless you rebuild your motor with HIGH compression but that wouldnt be worth it.

My bad man, i meant it like, if i get headers.. midpipe... i meant like.. they claim a 20+rwhp on the headers.. midpipe.. i dont know, just say 8 to 10rwhp.. with the extra hp on the car before i bolt on my blower.. will it be bad for when i boost it with the 8psi kit.. they claim 445rwhp.. so does that mean itll be above 445rwhp now that i have the exhaust mods.. and will that push it to hard? All it comes down to is, i need to build it for the performance that i want .. its just soo frustrating..

Money takes forever to get.. paychecks at this age are not big.. im in no way complaining at all.. im soo grateful i had a chance to buy this car.. its just i want to live my dream out.. and its always been to get a GT w/ a KB.. push alot of power.. have fun w/ it.. but yeah..all im saying is its going to take WAY too long..

Ohh, yeah i knew that part.. when i pull the motor, the headers gotta come off anyways.. If i did go for headers, id probably go Kooks.. isnt ceramic headers bad and after a few years they crack?? is that true?

So are you saying, i can keep it N/A while i built it up and ill be able to take on a 450rwhp blown stang?? or did i read that wrong.. i always thought it costed ALOT more b/c of how much STL has spent..?

"Patients is the HARDEST part of buying mods but its the biggest thing to have a successful car."
VERY TRUE .. its frustrating b/c its taking soo long to get this money up.. while i see a buddy of mine that has a 06 gt.. his parents have paid for lowering springs, sways, custom bullitt dd rims, tires, kenwood indash monitor, cai tune.. shorty headers, midpipe/catback.. all this fancy looks to it.. they paid to build his motor, and they just bought him the Turbonetics turbo kit.. its annoying to see that.. call me jealous, i dont care, id rather work for mine like i am.. it makes it that much more rewarding in the end.. but he doesnt even have to try for anything in life.. its gay..

As for the rods, wont those be replaced when i build my motor anyhow?

[psfracer]

I hear what your saying. When I was 18 I worked as a busboy for 1.5 years and saved every penny so I could buy a 1967 mustang fastback with a 390 (GTA) back in 1985. It was hard waiting that long but I did it myself. My parents did want to help, offered to buy a 76 chevy nova. I said no way and my twin drove it.

And yes, when you get the engine rebuilt to handle the boost, the rods will be the first thing to go.

[RetroGT2006]

Originally Posted by psfracer

I hear what your saying. When I was 18 I worked as a busboy for 1.5 years and saved every penny so I could buy a 1967 mustang fastback with a 390 (GTA) back in 1985. It was hard waiting that long but I did it myself. My parents did want to help, offered to buy a 76 chevy nova. I said no way and my twin drove it.

And yes, when you get the engine rebuilt to handle the boost, the rods will be the first thing to go.

Yeah, right now ive been working at the same retail job for over 2 yrs.. but the only position higher w/ more $ is manager.. and me being a fulltime college student.. the hours dont work out.. and so i cant take the job .. so i think imma go work with a bunch of my buddies as a busboy at this expendsive restaurant "Texas De Brazil".. my buddys paychecks are like 680$.. and thats not including tips.. lets just say, the flat fee to get a table is alot of money.. its 50 dollars a plate of food.. think about that lol.. if i get that job.. ill be able to save up alot of money fast.. yeah its gonna be fastpace and alot of work.. but nothing in life is free right?! thats why its called WORK.. you gotta bust ass..

[tached_out]

Yes the Rods will be replaced.

I would say the LT headers will give you 20+ NA and close to 35 with a S/C

You can also buy a stroker kit for you block to make it a 5.0 and port your heads which will give you some good N/A Power.

I think you should be able to reach 380-400 with an aggressive tune. Though your compression will be low because you want to put a whipple on 8.5.1 would probably be best.

With the right set up and a 1pc drive shaft your car should be MUCH lighter then any mustang with a bolt on blower. As well it will be able to hook up and transfer that power were the stock gt with a blower wont be able to.

Remember power is not any thing. Rotational Weight and Traction is what wins the race. I saw a 710rwhp GT500 running a 11.1. It could not hook up down the ENTIRE track.

It will be so worth it as well be able to bolt on a big blower and know your block is built. Just having a complete car is a better feeling then having a blower.

[tached_out]

Originally Posted by RetroGT2006

Yeah, right now ive been working at the same retail job for over 2 yrs.. but the only position higher w/ more $ is manager.. and me being a fulltime college student.. the hours dont work out.. and so i cant take the job .. so i think imma go work with a bunch of my buddies as a busboy at this expendsive restaurant "Texas De Brazil".. my buddys paychecks are like 680$.. and thats not including tips.. lets just say, the flat fee to get a table is alot of money.. its 50 dollars a plate of food.. think about that lol.. if i get that job.. ill be able to save up alot of money fast.. yeah its gonna be fastpace and alot of work.. but nothing in life is free right?! thats why its called WORK.. you gotta bust ass..

Yeah some times things just take time. For me I got my car built from deploying in the military so many times and reenlisting as well. This deployment should finish off my car and then it will also be paid off next year in 09. So I will only have 4 months of payments once I get home to make. Which I can not wait for.

But your still in college focus on that. Once you get your degree you'll be driving a GT500 man just be patient. Build up that block properly get a mean tune and an aggressive exhaust.

Also temptation is the worst. I have seen people run 6psi and run there cars and be all well I have seen it handle 8psi and then they bump to 8 and blow there motors. I would take the safe route in this sense you have worked so hard for this car it seems. I would hate to read that its going to be parked for a year while you save for a new block, because if it blows it doesn't mean you can just rebuild it all the time. My block was in pieces. I looked like a 4 cylinder with HUGE cylinders lol.

[RetroGT2006]

All of this is very true, i think i might be heading down this road then.. .. we will see what happens.. and your right, i would not want to have to park my car for a year or so..

Oh, your oversees too?? Sorry to hear.. atleast its only 4 months left! congrats on that! and yeah, once i get through my major ill be set..(Pharmacy) it just seems sooo far away! ha..

[tached_out]

yeah it takes time. I have been building my car for 3 years now and trust me its been 3 long years. Time flys by fast. My grandma helped me finance it at first because at 20 I didnt have good credit but I made great money (the car is in my name now I have to add) but our deal was no mods until I got the car in my name lol. By the end of the first year before I got it in my name I had the wheels, body kit, cai and exhaust all in my garage waiting.

Then the navy gave my 32k for reenlisting but if any one knows about bonus's the tax the crap out of you so i got half up front and tax 5k so I put 5k away and put the rest to my blower and then I blew my motor. I had to spend my saving which I did not want to on my new block. Its been really stressful building this car but in the out come I did every thing right and took my time.

I did not settle for a cheaper body kit, I got the one I wanted a long with the wheels and ever thing I have done I made sure to get high quality. It takes more time to do that but in the long wrong it pays off so much more to get what you actually want and not settle for less. It may take ALONG time to save but its really worth it.

But hey when I was 17 I busted my a$$ mowing every lawn, cleaning houses, pools what ever type of work I can find and built a 92 silverado with a built 454 with a whipple on it. I finished that truck after my first deployment and then the thing got stolen but thats how I got my stang so no regrets

All and all i may of went on a tangent just keep up all the hard work and dont be in any hurry. Go get your self some street slicks and mods that will support your S/C and keep going to the track. Work on improving your time with the car you have.

If you do not know how to drive when you get your S/C it will take more time to get down and you will break more expensive parts. Not saying you do not know how to race its just experience is the best tool for winning races.

[tached_out]

oo and dont be sorry to hear that I am over seas. i love being deployed and I love serving my country. I volunteered for this one. Pissed of every one I know but I do it because I chose to not because I have to.

[tached_out]

http://calibercustoms.com/Famoso3-2-07.wmv

that is a link to a video of the very first time I raced my car.
11.9 with traction issues and the last race is when I bend my fender from trying to launch with the slicks

The picture was taken before the run. You can see how much room I had with the slicks. Pretty much just an inch and with stock suspension that cars going squat and the tires going to hit.

I know my car is capable of running a 11.4 with the right tires and with suspension but the next video i will post will be once it is finished and I should be in the mid 10's

Sorry didn't mean to cut your thread off the reason why i posted it was because of the conversation PSFracer and I were having

also may that Camaro Rest In Peace it was hit by a drunk driver and totaled. The new V6 that he bought for the shell should be a high 9 second car if he ever gets his new block done

[rubberducky700]

As of now I have neither, but I have had lots of experience either way. Like you know your stock motor is good for 8 lbs and no more. there are many supercharger options that would give you plenty of holy Sh*t factor from the go and be safe and reliable. Keep in mind with turbos, you have to spool up and theres more thinking to do with them. its not as bolt on as a whipple or my personal Fav a Kenne bell but it all depends on how much you are willing to spend and how much time you want to put toward this. good luck on your decision and have fun

[Ricesmoker]

your stock motor is good for 8 lbs and no more.

Lots of folks running 10-12 PSI without a problem.

[tw0scoops123]

Originally Posted by Ricesmoker

Lots of folks running 10-12 PSI without a problem.

Yeah it's all in the tune from what I hear, at least up to a point(in terms of HP).

[tached_out]

Originally Posted by tw0scoops123

Yeah it's all in the tune from what I hear, at least up to a point(in terms of HP).

It is all in the tune. To me there is no reason to run high boost when you can tune your car to get more power. I have seen many people with 14psi running less power then I am at 10PSI all you are doing is making your blower over work for nothing.

[kj_cinci]

I have a CF blower from Vortec and LOVE its power output/deliver and potential... with that said though, with a 'do-over' I'd go turbo...

I would also LOVE the power delivery of a TS (big block KB) but am of the opinion that puts more wear on the drivetrain for a 'driver'...