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2013-14 Shelby GT500
Just got a motor build quote and have questions
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<blockquote data-quote="dale.baker" data-source="post: 15724552" data-attributes="member: 113067"><p>While I have done every reliability based modification that was available by JDM in October of 2015 my goal was to reach 800 RWHP and have great reliability. I got 806 RWHP with 689 lbs FT torque at 7600 RPM tuned by Jim Sr. on his dyno. After nearly 3000 miles of driving this car with all of the modifications (see mods) I have came to one conclusion. It is impossible to hook this car up with 20" drag radials on the street. It is not going to happen. I have the best suspension set up money can buy and the car goes amazingly straight but the tires will not hold the horsepower period.</p><p></p><p>These engines are expensive and there is a world of difference in price to build a motor like mine that makes 800 RWHP reliably vs. 1000 RWHP. I do not believe their quote is out of line.</p><p></p><p> JDM does offer a one year warranty on their builds as long as the motor has not been detonated. Pretty tough to beat this deal!</p><p></p><p>I have one question for you. How are you going to hook 1000 RWHP up on the street in your current car? If you tell me 15" slicks and skinnies on the front then you do not have a street car but a race car. Just my two cents from someone who knows how much it costs to play this game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dale.baker, post: 15724552, member: 113067"] While I have done every reliability based modification that was available by JDM in October of 2015 my goal was to reach 800 RWHP and have great reliability. I got 806 RWHP with 689 lbs FT torque at 7600 RPM tuned by Jim Sr. on his dyno. After nearly 3000 miles of driving this car with all of the modifications (see mods) I have came to one conclusion. It is impossible to hook this car up with 20" drag radials on the street. It is not going to happen. I have the best suspension set up money can buy and the car goes amazingly straight but the tires will not hold the horsepower period. These engines are expensive and there is a world of difference in price to build a motor like mine that makes 800 RWHP reliably vs. 1000 RWHP. I do not believe their quote is out of line. JDM does offer a one year warranty on their builds as long as the motor has not been detonated. Pretty tough to beat this deal! I have one question for you. How are you going to hook 1000 RWHP up on the street in your current car? If you tell me 15" slicks and skinnies on the front then you do not have a street car but a race car. Just my two cents from someone who knows how much it costs to play this game. [/QUOTE]
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