Money VS 11sec ET

[NO SLO PK]

Originally posted by 91GTturbo


Don't believe everything you read in magazines, who knows what hidden things that just happen to have left out of their article. They sure didn't get a blown car in the 11's with stock 19 lb injectors, I can assure you of that. Plus, he said low 11's - high 10's. Just a procharger isn't going to accomplish that feat.

Well, MM&FF was realistic with the information they provided. They had teething problems at the outset. They did not get the car into the 11s on the first try. The 2-row intercooler was insufficient and detonation was an issue. On the second or third pass, the stock clutch got smoked. In the next issue, the they installed a 3-row intercooler and clutch. That's where they nailed a string of 11s. Yes they did.

As for the stock 19 lb. injectors in the project car, they were at an outrageous amount of pressure and maxxed out...I did the math to verify. The BSFC had to have been pretty low...too low for comfort if you ask me...but they did run the number.

I've been modifying cars for 18 years, and I generally don't believe anything manufacturers or magazines claim regardless if they're for blower kits OR turbo kits. But in my general experience with the Procharger, MM&FF was not far from the truth.

The underlying issue, and I think you'll agree, is that you can't bolt on a kit and expect to run the number. Tuning must be performed. The infrastructure must be evaluated. Can the short block hold up? Will the radiator be adequate? Is the ignition up to the task? Will the stock clutch hold ? How about hardened axles? A 6-point bar, a scattershield, a driveshaft loop...all needed to pass tech? How about strengthening the torque boxes, or installing subframes? Are the basic skills even there to pilot a car into the 10s or 11s?

I have a hard time believing that anyone can install a turbo kit on a 5.0 and expect to run low 11s without needing additional parts. If what you're saying is true then I bought the wrong kit.