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Originally Posted by RT_66_Pro_Touring
That's the real question: what's the purpose of the car?
I've questioned this same issue myself, so here's a more specific question:
3,200 lb car
~45% rear bias
4-link or torque arm set-up for street/autocross/HPDE (in that order of priority)
TrueTrac diff (maybe a locker)
Manual transmission
Street tires in the 200 - 340 TW range
How much power can you really get to the ground without having to constantly feather it?
Where I've landed is 450 - 500 RWTQ, 500 - 550 RWHP aiming for the higher end on torque and lower end on HP so you don't kill the low RPM power. My thought is to do this with a short/medium runner intake, properly sized intake/exhaust ports and picking the cam accordingly.
Interested in feedback.
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This was my thought too. I know I won't be racing on the streets or at the drag strip for that matter. I also know traction will be the limiting factor for me. I just see all these stock cars coming from the factory now with 5-700hp and think thats what I need.
My 66 chevelle will not be daily driven, but it will see its fair share of the road and I plan on driving it a good amount. This car will not be sitting in the garage to keep pristine.
Right now my thoughts are to go with an LQ4 or LQ9, install a BTR stage 3 cam, and some LS3 heads. I will have a t56 for a trans and 3.89 rear gears. Maybe further down the road when I get that itch for more power I can throw a supercharger on it.