NOVI 2000 and stock motor - Page 2

realstreet · 08-05-2003, 12:36 PM

consentrate on getting the car running strong n/a. if it were me i would take the money and investe in a good h/c/i combo. then get it to run a number then move on to forced induction.

Mustang_289 · 08-06-2003, 06:57 AM

With a good h/c/i combo and some additional work to the suspension, what do you think we could turn in the quarter with these N/A mods without NOVI?

Currently running mid 13s with these mods: LT headers, underdrive pullies, BlackMagic fan, King Cobra clutch, 3.73s, Maximum Motor Sports lower control arms, and a 100 shoot of juice. Doing the mid 13s on BFG TA Radials - slip sliddin away with this rubber.

Joe50 · 08-06-2003, 07:46 AM

Mid 12s would be pretty easy with a nice set of aluminum heads, strong cam, and good intake (and some better tires), maybe even high 11s or lower with a great driver and some tuning...It also depends if you just want this car to do good in a straight line...i know im sacrificing at least a half a sec in the quarter cause my car is setup for handling. Suspension can make a huge difference. Also you might try putting your car on a diet.

realstreet · 08-07-2003, 04:08 AM

the suspension, me personally if you want it to hook and still drive pretty good i would put four cylinder stuff all the way around, this offers the best bang for the buck so to speak, not to mention i know of cars cutting 1.45 60's on 4 cylinder springs and shocks with 70/30's for struts. go with a good set of heads go with a decent cam(not to big) and match the intake with the h/c and mid to low 12's with a set of tires is what the combo could see. i have friend with a 3100 coupe. the car has out of the box tw heads, small cam, systemax intake, everything has been matched and with the suspension above he cuts 1.7x 60's runs 12.4x's on the motor and on a 150 shot the car goes 11.5x. it's all in getting the parts to match. putting the car on a diet is a good "free" way to gain some et/mph. just my .02 cents

fiveohpatrol · 08-14-2003, 11:32 AM

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the suspension, me personally if you want it to hook and still drive pretty good i would put four cylinder stuff all the way around, this offers the best bang for the buck

I agree completely

realstreet, do you run a realstreet car or just dreaming like me?

I'd really love to build a purestreet or realstreet car. Those seem like they'd be the most fun/competitive classes right now in the NMRA.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. If it were me, I would also start with suspension work. No matter how stock it is, any car will greatly improve with the right suspension. This way, you'll get the most out of the car, and it will already be done when you upgrade the drivetrain later.

Whats your overall plan for the car? Street/strip car? Pure drag machine? You've gotta set a goal and go after that.

If it were me in your situation. I would slap a new set of rings and bearings in your stock motor, give your heads and intake a mild port job, and see what you can do with that Novi. Then upgrade the h/c/i later.

Mustang_289 · 08-14-2003, 03:03 PM

Final goal for our project car is to be a weekend warrior streetable with emissions but seeing a lot of straight line action at the track.

08-06-2003, 07:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
Joe50 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 78	Mid 12s would be pretty easy with a nice set of aluminum heads, strong cam, and good intake (and some better tires), maybe even high 11s or lower with a great driver and some tuning...It also depends if you just want this car to do good in a straight line...i know im sacrificing at least a half a sec in the quarter cause my car is setup for handling. Suspension can make a huge difference. Also you might try putting your car on a diet. __________________ "Drive it like you stole it!" '94 Vibrant Red GT

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08-05-2003, 12:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
realstreet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 5	consentrate on getting the car running strong n/a. if it were me i would take the money and investe in a good h/c/i combo. then get it to run a number then move on to forced induction.

08-06-2003, 06:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	With a good h/c/i combo and some additional work to the suspension, what do you think we could turn in the quarter with these N/A mods without NOVI? Currently running mid 13s with these mods: LT headers, underdrive pullies, BlackMagic fan, King Cobra clutch, 3.73s, Maximum Motor Sports lower control arms, and a 100 shoot of juice. Doing the mid 13s on BFG TA Radials - slip sliddin away with this rubber.

08-07-2003, 04:08 AM	#19 (permalink)
realstreet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 5	the suspension, me personally if you want it to hook and still drive pretty good i would put four cylinder stuff all the way around, this offers the best bang for the buck so to speak, not to mention i know of cars cutting 1.45 60's on 4 cylinder springs and shocks with 70/30's for struts. go with a good set of heads go with a decent cam(not to big) and match the intake with the h/c and mid to low 12's with a set of tires is what the combo could see. i have friend with a 3100 coupe. the car has out of the box tw heads, small cam, systemax intake, everything has been matched and with the suspension above he cuts 1.7x 60's runs 12.4x's on the motor and on a 150 shot the car goes 11.5x. it's all in getting the parts to match. putting the car on a diet is a good "free" way to gain some et/mph. just my .02 cents

08-14-2003, 03:03 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Final goal for our project car is to be a weekend warrior streetable with emissions but seeing a lot of straight line action at the track.

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