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Old 06-21-2007, 09:53 PM   #16
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500hp with a LSx motor can be done with stock parts easily and it will stay together for a long time. there really isn't any reason to go buying forged stuff unless you plan to put together something with lots of boost, spray, or high compression.
saying you want to beat a Z06 isn't a very specific goal. do you want to beat one with an average driver behind the wheel? that is a mid 12 second car. maybe one with a good driver? that is a mid 11 second car. that is a broad range to think of. it would be better to arrange the build up of your whole car around a specific goal, something with measurable performance marks to reach. jsut saying you want to beat a specific car is meaningless when you consider the effect that the driver mod has on the outcome.
there is no reason to worry about electronics either. they are really the best tool you can have in a car. any time tuning is needed the answer is right there in front of you, no need for guessing or hunting, just plug in the lap top and it will tell you whats up.
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