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ULL_LOSE

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Yeah, it's only a matter of time before he goes kaboom. At the rental he left at like 1k rpm's lol, then bogged and ran like mid 11s and now he's going to a 2.9 still with a soft rear end, but I believe he's only after dyno numbers by the look of things, all the power to him I guess.

Not a bad car by anymeans, but I think goals and numbers should be met before moving to the next level.
 
dsblk93gt

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Is there really any gain by going with a 2.9? The dynos I have seen were ok but it looks like a 2.3 with E85 would be even more impressive idk. With a 129 trap speed it should run 10's, I'd work on that 1st but thats just me.
 
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Maybe it's just me and i really do not post here much but my car ( 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 17 lbs) leaving soft (on a B.S. JDM Tune) at 1500 on Nitto DR's went 11.3 at 128 with a 1.66 60 foot now if i left hard with a set of ET Streets to protect my Stock axles i am pretty sure 10.8 is very obtainable. Why go with the 2.9 and extra H.P if your already overpowering the car?
 
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2006f350psd said:
Maybe it's just me and i really do not post here much but my car ( 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 17 lbs) leaving soft (on a B.S. JDM Tune) at 1500 on Nitto DR's went 11.3 at 128 with a 1.66 60 foot now if i left hard with a set of ET Streets to protect my Stock axles i am pretty sure 10.8 is very obtainable. Why go with the 2.9 and extra H.P if your already overpowering the car?
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because hes just a dyno queen :gay:

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ULL_LOSE said:
because hes just a dyno queen :gay:

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I'm going 2.9 because I can ! I have level 5 axles and et streets so don't worry about my combo.....car wasn't ready to go full tilt at the last rental. Funny thing is I doidnt see anyone from here at our rental either, wonder why that is?
 
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dsblk93gt said:
Is there really any gain by going with a 2.9? The dynos I have seen were ok but it looks like a 2.3 with E85 would be even more impressive idk. With a 129 trap speed it should run 10's, I'd work on that 1st but thats just me.
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We don't have E85 here in CT and I got the 2.9 for an insane deal or else I would have left it alone and kept running the 2.3. All things being equal the 2.9 will out perform the 2.3.....my car is a street car, not a race car being called a street car, I have fun with it and maybe... if I have time, race twice a year...with that being said we have another rental sept 9th for anyone who wants to come run.
 
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03SONIC

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What were your times with the 2.3? You do not need a 2.9 save your money and stop chasing dyno numbers nor do you need a race tune, you are going to hurt this motor. Get level 5's installed, put a 2-step in it and the combo as it sits will go 10's all day like mine did. Not to be a jerk dude, but you need some more seat time and dial in your combo.
 
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03SONIC said:
What were your times with the 2.3? You do not need a 2.9 save your money and stop chasing dyno numbers nor do you need a race tune, you are going to hurt this motor. Get level 5's installed, put a 2-step in it and the combo as it sits will go 10's all day like mine did. Not to be a jerk dude, but you need some more seat time and dial in your combo.
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I went 11.50's with 2.0 60's on bfg dra radials and 18" saleen wheels, just like I would drive it on the street, my level 5'swere delayed getting to me so I had no choice but to baby it, I drove to and from the track from CT, like I said its a street car.
Not chasing dyno numbers, it has to be tuned and dyno numbers come along with that. AJ was going 9.50's on the stock shortblock and would still be doing so if an injector didn't fail and burn # 2 up. With that being said, I appreciate the input but I'm already modded to the 2.9 along with a proper fuel system, ill dial in this combo instead.
 
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Blwn04 said:
I went 11.50's with 2.0 60's on bfg dra radials and 18" saleen wheels, just like I would drive it on the street, my level 5'swere delayed getting to me so I had no choice but to baby it, I drove to and from the track from CT, like I said its a street car.
Not chasing dyno numbers, it has to be tuned and dyno numbers come along with that. AJ was going 9.50's on the stock shortblock and would still be doing so if an injector didn't fail and burn # 2 up. With that being said, I appreciate the input but I'm already modded to the 2.9 along with a proper fuel system, ill dial in this combo instead.
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Forget what AJ did and even me for that matter. We have taken enough of these engines apart to know the chrome molly rings are junk and the pistons are not that good either. These motors although strong, were made for 8psi to 10psi not 17,18,19,20psi overtime from the increased heat, it puts a beaten on them. Can you get away with it for a little while sure, but it will be on borrowed time. The 2.9 imo is a waste if your plans are just a street car and a few times a year at the track. Just trying to help you, been there done that. Save your coin, dial in the combo you have.
 
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