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How much RWHP is needed to hit 9's?

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cathartic

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with a 3k pound mustang with driver and full drag suspension how much RWHP would it take to hit 9.90's? on a 10.5 inch slick
 
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townethug

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I would say alot. Like somewhere in the 500-600 range. I dont really now off hand but i dont think i am to far off.
 

cathartic

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i was thinking 575 or so
 
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yup takes around 600 rwhp to get it... a local guy was running 9.90's with his y trim 600 horse GT... can you say dirty??
 
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I was gonna guess around 575 - 600 RWHP on a very hard leaving/hooking car. High 1.30s for 60 foots.
 

cathartic

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was he on stock 302 block?
 

cathartic

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so 550RWHP is good for low 10's, thats what i think im making and my car is completly set up for drag, 3 link/kmember/coilovers/ssm lift bars/cage etc
 
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I have alittle more than 550horse and 510torque and i hit 9.97 once.. But usually go around 10.2 or 10.3.... so i am thinking around 600horse for 9.90's
 

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the stang would have to be stripped out to the bone............... i mean no seats plastic................carpet...................all that good stuff...............i am gonna make mid 5's to the wheels with my combo.............
 
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