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Originally Posted by Doc
We're starting to see stupid amounts of power on street machines but not once do I see in any of these adverts or articles, or even discussions on forums, anything about upgrading the rest of the car to handle it all, including upgrading driver skills. 500 hp to the rear wheels?? How about upgrading brakes and suspension and drivetrain too so there's at least SOME improvement in safety for that much power!
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ey Doc,
as you known, I have been preaching this since day one. In every OE vehcile, there is a certain lose in actual torque and hp at the ground. I am not talking dyno hp, I am talking a dynamic RWhp and torque. How effective is your chassis, suspension, etc in putting down all the big numbers your dyno says you have? GM did a very good job on the Camaro with Zeta II. Can it be improved. Absolutely. So add 100 to 150 RWHP to a system that can be significantly improved and made to increase efficiency, and now you can be way out of wack. I ahve chatted with guys who have made substantial hp, and now their times at the track are less than when it is stock.
A master plan on powertrain and chassis mods must be done. In the plans, a set of goals and expectations must be established. You should alwasy include suspension mods with any signficant hp improvements. If not, it is like a guy who spends $15,000 in engine work, and then upgrades his wheels and tires to a wheel that ways 78lbs. Doing this, just cost him 50hp! But they looked good!
thanks
mike