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zeevann

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well besides a few finishing touches my winter build is complete

I will be getting it dyno'd at my friends uncles garage next month but id like to get so guesses

I know i have inquierd about my numbers before but never got alot of feedback

So let me know what you think i will be putting down and if there is anything else you would add to my list (4:10 going in later this spring)

1997 Mustang GT (auto)
PI cams
Livernoise PI intake
Accufab 70mm T/B Plenum
Steeda U/D
Cold Air intake (mac i think?)
Mac prochamber
Mac 3" catback
JMS custom 93 octane tune
 

02nightmaregt

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257/298 justa wild shot
 
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my goal is to get 260 outa her, im hoping i have a stronger than usual engine
 

Crzyhrse

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If you got a 3" Catback system that's wayy to big. Or just 3" tips?
 
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just 3 " tips
 

blackink00

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if its still npi heads i will say 243rwhp 272rwtq. hope im wrong but just being realistic
 

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1 million H.P.
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BlownStangGT

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Yeah you didnt mention.....PI heads? I sure hope so and do you have a converter in there yet or not?
 

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I have almost the same set up( minus TB/Plenum and mines a 5spd) so im interested to see what you put down, please post the results ASAP.
 

mrvax

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blackink00 said:
if its still npi heads i will say 243rwhp 272rwtq. hope im wrong but just being realistic
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Since it's an auto, I'd guess right now about 235/265.

Let us know what we win!
 

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220hp/270 tq
 

02nightmaregt

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Seems as though ive overshot Didn't notice the npi heads
 

Silverstang02GT

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What dyno is it? If it's a mustang Dyno I'll say about 215 - 225rwhp
 

98COBRA281

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my stock npi with very simalar bolt ons put down 225rwhp, 270rwtq with a 5 speed..............
 

Crzyhrse

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Seeing as a '97GT was 215HP stock, and then you have an Auto to boot, your lucky to be putting down 175RWHP stock. I doubt your mods are worth 85RWHP. I'd have to side with the people saying in the 225RWHP range.
 
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i just saw a stock 01gt (with a cat back and cold air) pull 230 when i had my 97 gt with a cat back pullies and a cai barley pull 210 thoes non pi 4.6s are the black sheep of the mod motors im just giving you an idea i think youll probally pull 220 outa it (dynos are dissapointment machines)
 
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