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I appreciate all of the feedback. My goal with the car is a great street car, with the occasional trip to the drag strip, and hopefully, someday, some autocrossing. I don't have any desire to build a 700 hp monster, but I know I'd like more power in the top end. I guess I shouldn't act surprised at the numbers, given that they match pretty well with what I feel in the seat-of-the-pants. It was more just a shock, given that people do tend to state the highest possible number they think their motor could ever make. I guess that's what had me thinking that my motor would push a little more. I'm not upset, just wondering if the numbers are what you would expect, and where to go next to get a few more horsepower.
Roscoe, that kit car mag article was dead on. So much of it is in the tuning. At least now I have a real-world baseline, and I can always compare each mod I make to see how much power was really added.
I'm planning on going to the dragstrip tonight for the first time. Not being an expert driver, anyone wanna venture a guess on what it'll do? Tires are 275/50/15 BFG Radial TAs.
Darren
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