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The Cheap Mod List To building an 11 sec car, maybe even pull a 10 if u can drive.

Started by FLWLSS · 8 Feb 2004 · 110 replies

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jimbobArchived member
i dont think there are too many microtechs for sale on ebay either , ive been checking for a while now..?? But if any1 has one to suit a VL pm me..
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DONT ASKArchived member
Um, hi 11's with 200rwkw in a vl???? Ah, ok, maybe with no interior, lexan windows, fiberglass pannels and alot of faith.... Or, if u really want 11's, buy a datto 1600 with 200rwkw, you'll get there alot easier.
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KriegerArchived member
if you read closer he never said it was a VL. all he said is 'a car' with 200rwkw could do 11 sec. -jimmy
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FLWLSSArchived member
DONT ASK : you have no idea, go back to playing with your toy cars. rwkw means **** all as to what a car will run down the track, rwkw is just the cars maximum power output on a dyno. and also my last car had 200rwkw and pulled a 12.1@111mph with traction loss, full interior, and all calais options. like i said its all in the setup the car has running, how fast it gets to this MPH not how much power the car can over all make.
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DONT ASKArchived member
Mmmm, ok yeah i'll go back and play with my toy cars then FLWLSS, cause u know everthing and i dont know sh it. The way u word stuff is unclear and i just assumed that since we are on a 'vl' forum, and u were explaing how to get a 'vl' 2 run 11's, that you'd be refeering 2 a 'vl'. My appoligies if i mis-understood u... Anyway, now that i've cleared that up, i agree that rwkw is just a figure on a dyno sheet that is really only for bragging rights, or in some cases, it's actually used for on-going tuning purposes (but mostly bragging rights; re. to peoples sig.). My view is prob. pretty similar to yours, although i'd word it a bit different, or clearer: "horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" A car with a nice even torque spred IMO will always cross the line quicker than one with a high peaky power figure that can only start to move over 4500rpm, especially on the street, and it will be a sh it load more fun to drive either way. Of course, there are many cotributing factors as to why each car runs a certain time, not just power/torque. Thing like drivers skill, weather condition, track condition, weather u had a toss the nite b4 (jokes), etc etc. Cool, well im off 2 play with my toys.
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tranceArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by DONT ASK "horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" Generally in a good combo the torque figure is consistant with the power output. That doesnt mean to say that a car with stock suspension and 205/65/15s is going to beat the same car with 90/10s and runners in the front, and 30/70s with 255/65/15s in the ass. Torque is only the pulling power, if you cant put it all to the ground youve already lost. Other than that you seem on the ball. PS: If you got a car that can spread out the power onto the track with perfectly setup suspension the driver doesnt need to feather on loss of traction and he doesnt need to hook it from left to right to keep it in a straight line, and the driver also doesnt need to have a 400 RT considering all street application isnt simultaneus launch, and most faster cars still run tails up and dial-in/break out etc. good day, or night, which ever it is while anybody reads this Sean Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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DONT ASKArchived member
Trance, nice 31, i have owned 3 in the past, i Love 'em!
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7FOUR7Archived member
3" with custom dump for 700? I already had 3" dump, and I wanted rest of the system 3" with hi-flow cat... cheapest i could find was 750 for that, so i went with it. Good thread, will help alot of us out Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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tranceArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by DONT ASK Trance, nice 31, i have owned 3 in the past, i Love 'em! hehe your appreciation should be directed to GTR R31, he owns this 31. Mine is a S3 Ti as well but not as complete as Dave's Sean Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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666godArchived member
flwlss, maybe gtr injectors as a cheaper alternative to the ones you mentioned? they've been proven to run well with high horsepower cars...
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DONT ASKArchived member
Yeah, i know gtr r31, nice 31, one of the best 4 doors around IMO. U ever see the green 2 door??
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tranceArchived member
yeh i saw it at portarlington for new years *snickers* o' what a night... doo do do doo do do
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FLWLSSArchived member
666god - GTR injectors are ok but a little to small.
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DONT ASKArchived member
Mad, i used 2 own it, man i loved that thing, miss it heaps
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666godArchived member
Quote: 666god - GTR injectors are ok but a little to small. there good enough for 11's aren't they?
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[vlt300]Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Zanjara very good write up.... the only thing that kind of gets me is how you put down the 3 inch exhaust iwth custom dump pipe for $700 now that does include cat and muffler?? but over all very good read up nice job mate i just got my 3" exhaust mandral bent with dump pipe, 2nd hand high flow cat and with magnaflow mufler for $570 from a place in lilydale. i did get it a bit cheeeper cuase i know him but im sure hed do it all for a stranger for under $700 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ExecTurboArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by FLWLSS DONT ASK : you have no idea, go back to playing with your toy cars. rwkw means **** all as to what a car will run down the track, rwkw is just the cars maximum power output on a dyno. and also my last car had 200rwkw and pulled a 12.1@111mph with traction loss, full interior, and all calais options. like i said its all in the setup the car has running, how fast it gets to this MPH not how much power the car can over all make. Just look at Eddie Tassone's car.. 1500hp, does 8.1sec Should do much better than that given that kind of hp, but traction is a problem... where as cars like Pannic running 550 - 600rwkw manage 8's with a much smaller power output... That is what FLWLSS is saying, its about how efficently your car can produce its peak power and also about how the car is set up Pannic being setup perfectly for strip use, where as tassone's car is mainly set up to be straped to a dyno.... its not about its overall power rating... on another note, A local exhaust place down the road from me called "hannam st mufflers" quoted me $500 for a 3inch turbo back mandrel bent mild steel exhaust, this was retaining my cat, but modifying it for 3in pipe (i know thats dodgey, but it works and for $500.. whos complaining?) I dont intend to run mufflers in my exhaust. I don't see the need.. a VL Turbo isn't exactly a loud car...
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FLWLSSArchived member
Use dont have to take my list and throw everything in ive written down this is just a list to give use an example as to what you need and prices, from there you can build your own combo, im just recommending you a list on a cheap way to get some quick times and a descent setup that should last and produce what you are after.
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LAGWAGNArchived member
what intank pump is recommended if i was to use an 044 with a surge tank? just a new standard one?
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TorcidaArchived member
i use aftermarket intank pump with 044 pump. i still need a surge tank and a 2nd 044 pump to finish my fuel system.
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