I just got my new '04 GT 5-speed. I have been thinking of keeping the engine/exhaust stock and focusing on making everything else work 'better' at the track. I will probably be getting either the Eibach or Laurel Mountain Mustang drag spring kit and other suspension goodies. I would run either 275/50-15 BFG or M/T D/Rs or maybe some 26" ET Streets on 15x8 Telstars.
With a stock-engine combo, would 4.30s be a good choice? I did some calculating and it seems that 4.30s, with a 26" tire, would put me at around 5600rpm trapping at 99-100mph, which is what I figure my trap speed would be. Would this put me out of the powerband in 4th, and would 4.10s be a better choice? I have the 0.62 5th gear, so I would only be spinning at 2500rpm at 72mph on the freeway.
Anyway, who has 4.30s in a 2v car? I did a search and came up with lots of 4v guys with them...
I think it will be fun seeing how quick the car can go with a stock motor!
Thanks,
Kris
With a stock-engine combo, would 4.30s be a good choice? I did some calculating and it seems that 4.30s, with a 26" tire, would put me at around 5600rpm trapping at 99-100mph, which is what I figure my trap speed would be. Would this put me out of the powerband in 4th, and would 4.10s be a better choice? I have the 0.62 5th gear, so I would only be spinning at 2500rpm at 72mph on the freeway.
Anyway, who has 4.30s in a 2v car? I did a search and came up with lots of 4v guys with them...
I think it will be fun seeing how quick the car can go with a stock motor!
Thanks,
Kris