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[jarendall]

I can hit 130MPH in third gear and burn the tires off in first gear, what more could you want, running a 350HP 302 HO, I get around 18mpg on pump fuel, beware of all the pluses and minuses of a high hp engine vs a mid hp engine

[Dwight]

jarendall, what is your rear gear ratio and what trannie do you have? I have a TKO 600 and 3:55 rear end with 25 1/4" tires. 3 rd tops out at 103 & 4th about 132 mph.



Ted G, If this is your first hi-performance raw in your face car, start with 300 -350 flywheel HP and after a year or so go for more. A mild 351w will give you 300 + and you can stroke it to 408 later ( about 430 rwhp ). If you plan your car with the right trannie, tires and rear end gear ratio you can do with a lot less HP.

Dwight

[Ted G]

Thanks guys, some good info and advice here. My adrenline machines have always been 1000cc sport bikes but want to switch to four wheels for safetys sake. I live in Phoenix and alot has changed in the last 20 yrs. People seem to drive like ther posessed or on cell phones. Ther're just not looking out for the bikes. Plus, I'm gonna be a gramps in Feb. A boy. .
Sounds like the 410hp 351w from SA should give me the ground rush Im looking for for now and when the time comes, maybe stroke it to 408. Not looking to race and win, just a mad streeter!
Regards to all, Ted G