What to go with over 600hp? - Page 2

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 12-08-2004

But why would you ever want to get rid of that awesome Starquest motor? Just drop a TH400 into it.

Super Bleeder!! · 12-08-2004

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Originally Posted by Conquests are better

i'm sure a RWD tranny exists that can shift very high and still be street driven. or at least modified to do so. T56 maybe?

yes, a tranny designed for an engine with a 6000 rpm redline would be a fantastic choice for a motor that revs to 10

Shotgun! · 12-08-2004

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Originally Posted by gixxer

yes, a tranny designed for an engine with a 6000 rpm redline would be a fantastic choice for a motor that revs to 10

Yeah, it does. The "pro-shifted" Liberty T56 shifts that high without problem.

carltalon · 12-06-2004

I know of a FEW fwd that are going to be putting down some crazy power next year.

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 12-06-2004

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Originally Posted by carltalon

I know of a FEW fwd that are going to be putting down some crazy power next year.

So they're going to put down over 750+ whp becuase 6-700 whp is everyone and their mom these days.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 12-06-2004

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Originally Posted by . guest .

So they're going to put down over 750+ whp becuase 6-700 whp is everyone and their mom these days.

Just do a stock motor with an auto tranny in a light colt or mirage and run 9s. Weight is more important than making power.

**JET** · 12-07-2004

I know of someone that is going to be making ~425 whp in a car lighter than a colt. Yes, it is 4g63 powered!

TheBlizzard · 12-07-2004

If your plans consist of going to the track and running sub-par ET's but high traps then FWD is not a big deal. The only way you are going to get decent ET's out a of FWD is to drop a lot of weight. If you do not plan on gutting the shit out of your car Kevin you will alway be disappointed at the track.

On the street however, a 600whp FWD would be insane if it wasn't too heavy and had good tires. And especially if you do a 2.14 it would be even more lethal considering you could stay in gears almost as long as a crotch-rocket.

Either way to each their own. I love my FWD Laser. But when your are at a stoplight next to something that you know can hook up. You are just like "fuck" what am I going to do now. There is nothing like ripping some Shitstang out of the hole in a AWD on the street when they are on street tires. Granted at the track on slicks them RWD cars can pull some sick sixty foots though too.

CRAIG

MatriX · 12-07-2004

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Originally Posted by CRAIG

If your plans consist of going to the track and running sub-par ET's but high traps then FWD is not a big deal. The only way you are going to get decent ET's out a of FWD is to drop a lot of weight. If you do not plan on gutting the shit out of your car Kevin you will alway be disappointed at the track.

On the street however, a 600whp FWD would be insane if it wasn't too heavy and had good tires. And especially if you do a 2.14 it would be even more lethal considering you could stay in gears almost as long as a crotch-rocket.

Either way to each their own. I love my FWD Laser. But when your are at a stoplight next to something that you know can hook up. You are just like "fuck" what am I going to do now. There is nothing like ripping some Shitstang out of the hole in a AWD on the street when they are on street tires. Granted at the track on slicks them RWD cars can pull some sick sixty foots though too.

CRAIG

I plan on gutting the car it's going to be basically a full race car pretty much. nothing in it really but a cage and a seat... and on the occasion two seats. Its not going to be easy I know this but I'am going to be shooting for somewhere around 10's or possibly lower depending on the set up and if it will allow it... well just have to wait and see. I'm not jokeing about this eather its lagit. I will most likely have an AWD dialy car.. but the laser will never really have any dormit day's.

Kevin

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 12-07-2004

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Originally Posted by KEVIN

not jokeing about this eather its lagit.

Kevin

It better not be as legit as your spelling.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 12-07-2004

There have already been a few FWD DSMs and CSMs in the 9s. If you want to make a name for yourself build the car to Turbo 4 class specs and try to take on some of the light Hondas, most of the cars in that class run mid 9s to high 10s. God knows they try to make the rules so that AWDs can't be that competative in it. The Hotrod/Quick 16 class is a bit out of the range of normal people with mid 8 second Hondas running alcohol and crazy trannies.

http://www.fastestfwdstreetcars.com/...ion%20page.htm

TheBlizzard · 12-07-2004

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Originally Posted by ecoli

If you want to make a name for yourself build the car to Turbo 4 class specs and try to take on some of the light Hondas.

Like I said. Keyword is LIGHT. A gutted FWD Laser would be a heavy ass sled to most of them Honda guys. Thats why you have to make a few hundred more HP.

CRAIG

Raptor · 12-07-2004

When you are ready to lighten it up, give me a call as well, I have a few "tricks" to help with that as well

There are ways to make a front drive hook better also, you will see a few of those mods this spring on Curtis's car as well.

**Goat Blower** · 12-07-2004

Good, a bunch of FWD's this year. By the time you guys figure out how to get it to hook, I'll be at the shack picking up my slip. :-)

santa · 12-08-2004

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

Good, a bunch of FWD's this year. By the time you guys figure out how to get it to hook, I'll be at the shack picking up my slip. :-)

I doubt that I'll be running by the end of this year. Besides, what do you have??

**JET** · 12-08-2004

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Originally Posted by santa

I doubt that I'll be running by the end of this year. Besides, what do you have??

Steve has run an 11. I agree with Craig, if you really want a good number out of a FWD, go with an auto. A stick is more fun to drive, but an auto is going to hook a lot better.

Raptor · 12-08-2004

You mean at the dress store picking up your slip

TheBlizzard · 12-08-2004

Prime example is that white Laser that was at the shootout two years ago. I can't remeber the guys name, but I think JET talked to him. He was running consistant low 10s with a FWD Laser auto. It looked super boggy out of the hole and then it just took off like a bat out of hell.

CRAIG

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 12-08-2004

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Originally Posted by CRAIG

Prime example is that white Laser that was at the shootout two years ago. I can't remeber the guys name, but I think JET talked to him. He was running consistant low 10s with a FWD Laser auto. It looked super boggy out of the hole and then it just took off like a bat out of hell.

CRAIG

He had a stick in it this year and ran 9s.

Super Bleeder!! · 12-08-2004

pwnd!! it was Kiggly right?