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dragstang86 · 12-20-2002, 07:22 PM

A manual isnt always faster no matter what the driver. A c-4 with the proper convertor/ cam/ gearing combination will fly. With an auto with a high stall it allows you to reach your powerband much faster and stay in it much longer. I actually had talked to Ed Curtis about this the other day and he said that with my combiniation after i get my heads on and get one of his cams in it, I would be faster with the c-4 because of where my powerband is and how long I will be in it, and how fast i will get to it. I mean granted, driver makes a big difference but I have raped alot of
5-speed cars with similar combinations. Actually the only 2 mustangs that Ive lost to were two of my friends who both run mid 11's with there c-4 all motor 302's. I should be right there with them after i get my AFR's on and my Systemax and FTI cam.

A manual will always show higher H.P. numbers on a dyno but high H.P numbers dont always = low e.t.'s
Another full wieght foxbody car Ed told me about was a c-4 car that he had in the 11's that only had 293 RWHP on the dyno. Peak horsepower isnt everything. Look at the horsepower made across the rpm band and take an average at 500 rpm intervals.

just my thoughts...

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12-20-2002, 07:22 PM	#11
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	A manual isnt always faster no matter what the driver. A c-4 with the proper convertor/ cam/ gearing combination will fly. With an auto with a high stall it allows you to reach your powerband much faster and stay in it much longer. I actually had talked to Ed Curtis about this the other day and he said that with my combiniation after i get my heads on and get one of his cams in it, I would be faster with the c-4 because of where my powerband is and how long I will be in it, and how fast i will get to it. I mean granted, driver makes a big difference but I have raped alot of 5-speed cars with similar combinations. Actually the only 2 mustangs that Ive lost to were two of my friends who both run mid 11's with there c-4 all motor 302's. I should be right there with them after i get my AFR's on and my Systemax and FTI cam. A manual will always show higher H.P. numbers on a dyno but high H.P numbers dont always = low e.t.'s Another full wieght foxbody car Ed told me about was a c-4 car that he had in the 11's that only had 293 RWHP on the dyno. Peak horsepower isnt everything. Look at the horsepower made across the rpm band and take an average at 500 rpm intervals. just my thoughts... ' __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen