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Originally Posted by coolwelder62 (Post 340503)

I just hate when you ask a question and folk's start talking at you and giving answer's that we already know.

Scott, I don't get it. Why ask the question then? :question:

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2 (Post 340582)

I would agree.. I make just under 600 rwhp and it comes in handy at times.

But that car has to be able to put it down.. on some cars the right number is 500.. or 400.. Just depends.

Absolutely. I saw Stielow's car put down that 750 hp pretty damn well, but many others would not and cannot!

[QUOTE=Flash68;340623]Scott, I don't get it. Why ask the question then? :question:

The question I was interested in was how much HP was being used.I already know about, chassis stiffness,Sub frame connector's,Roll cages,and full chassis's.I am sorry to have upset you.

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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 340623)

Scott, I don't get it. Why ask the question then? :question:

The question I was interested in was how much HP was being used.I already know about, chassis stiffness,Sub frame connector's,Roll cages,and full chassis's.I am sorry to have upset you.

We all know you know your sh!t when it comes to suspension/chassis stuff... your subframe is probably what I'd buy if I were going aftermarket. And you have not upset I can assure you. :cheers:

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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 340623)

Scott, I don't get it. Why ask the question then? :question:

Absolutely. I saw Stielow's car put down that 750 hp pretty damn well, but many others would not and cannot!

doesent red devil have traction control?

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Originally Posted by skatinjay27 (Post 340747)

doesent red devil have traction control?

Yes, my right foot :rofl:

All it has is ABS and 830 ft lbs of torque...

I have driven a number of vehicles with traction control systems and it makes the car easier to drive off the corner. On most cars I turn it off if I can. I have not driven a good race system yet. Could be interesting.

Mark

Global warming at it's pinnacle. :unibrow: :thumbsup:

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Traction control on hot rods.........yuck! Takes all the fun and skill out of car control IMO.

My son Kevin and I have started planing our next build.We were going to do something togather along w/ my 2 younger son's.And we were wonding how power some of the really good PT. car's had.This way we could start working on our budget,Car choice,suspension choice & design,engine & trans choice.We would like to have a competive car when we get it completed.Thank's to everybody who chimed in.:thumbsup:

Scott, I think cam selection, transmission gear ratios and rear gear ratios would be a big thing to consider and to ask what they are running. Kevin could probably give you some good input on that. I'm sure you already asked him how the car felt but have you asked him how the gearing and torque curve felt?

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Originally Posted by coolwelder62 (Post 340770)

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Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 340773)

Scott - I woud add....Put the COW on a Diet! Acid dip the body, get an alum front clip (right Gae?) or CF, do a full tube frame, the thinnest custom sheet metal floor you can build. Then add gearing as above, gobs of HP and the Scott Mock suspension set-up + wide front wheels/lexan windows which are your signature moves. Then get some killer Penskes and track tune as much as you can.

And quit bitchen at Dave...:lol:

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 340790)

Or just buy a Z06 and save a leg, arm, and left nut.:rofl: