Thread: Teach an old dog new tricks

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Well first WELCOME to CHR
Second I realy don't think your going to see 12's with a 3.1 engine. Its only like 160 hp. If I'm wrong you'll know it as a bunch of others will know for sure.
Charlie

Yeah, I agree. You might with turbocharging or nitros, but life expectancy will be shakey.

I could be wrong too, but a built SBC will give you a better shot at it, consistently.

Don

well we were thinking about a 3.8L Series III -- Supercharged engine. it has 260 hp but i would like to stick with the 3.1.
what i want to know is can i get a steel crank,higher compression pistons ,and simi rad cam for the 3.1? i really dont want to go with V8 in a front wheel drive car no room to work.

The problem is that a car is only as strong as it's weakest link. Once you start beefing up the engine the trans will start taking a beating, then the axles and cv joints will want to break, etc. What these guys are trying to tell you is that this car really isn't a good candidate for these kinds of ets. Is it possible, sure, but the investment to get there and keep it running will be more than a different car and setup.

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

The problem is that a car is only as strong as it's weakest link. Once you start beefing up the engine the trans will start taking a beating, then the axles and cv joints will want to break, etc. What these guys are trying to tell you is that this car really isn't a good candidate for these kinds of ets. Is it possible, sure, but the investment to get there and keep it running will be more than a different car and setup.

Don

i understand all this and have told this to my son many times but it's his car and his money so what do you do.i just need to know can i get a steel crank ,10.5 to 1 flat top piston's and a good cam and what computer problems will i have?

Give us a baseline on the performance. What is the car turning stock?


Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Give us a baseline on the performance. What is the car turning stock?


Don

the car runs low 16's with those big ass speakers and amps in the trunk i am sure he could dump a hole lot of weight from the car if he wants.