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fldrummer · 03-15-2016, 11:11 AM

Now that I finally have drag radials and can put the power I have to the ground, I want to bump it up a bit, one more time. The trick is I don't want to put a ton more money in this beast at this point, so I'm weighing my options.

Currently, I'm at 580rwhp/566rwtq (Mustang dyno #s) with my Maggie & cam/bolt-ons setup and would like to end up at ~700rwhp. I'm running the stock 3.8" pulley in front and an OD rear pulley, making around 7.5 lbs. of boost. My fuel setup is ZL1 pump and ADM FPCM, but my little LS9 injectors are maxed out (tuned on 93 octane, btw). Will 85lb. injectors and a BAP be enough to reach my desired power level? If so, how far can that be stretched safely with/withoutout meth? I really don't feel like spending thousands on a fore or squash setup. I know there are cheaper dual-pump setups available too, but I'd rather save on the labor if it's not necessary.

I'm guessing I will need to go to a 3.2" front pulley (?) for this power as well, but belt slip could become an issue. Will those grippier belts ADM started selling be enough, or do I need to look into a super-tensioner or *gulp* a pricey 8-rib setup? More boost also means more heat (especially here in South-Florida), so should I upgrade the heat exchanger (if so, which one?), add a larger coolant reservoir, and/or other cooling upgrades?

I don't DD my car anymore and rarely go to the drag strip (the latter could change), so it's more of a weekend toy now. Thanks for any input.

CobraR · 03-15-2016, 11:25 AM

Mines an automatic, but, OD rear, OD 8-rib front, 3.2 pulley, meth and spacers between the heads and blower. Made 736rw on a dynojet. Usually right around 16-17psi.

I have an ADM dual fuel pump setup also though.

DaFisch · 03-15-2016, 12:31 PM

grab ID850's, your tuner will love you. Definitely will reach your power goals as well with still a little wiggle room. Swap pulleys, may need to go 8 rib. look at your cam specs too and talk with the people at comp cam, you could be leaving as much as 30-60 hp on the table with the wrong lobe setup. They're great. You should be right around the top of a zl1 pump but may be manageable.

03-15-2016, 11:11 AM	#1
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,352	Time for a bump in power: suggestions? Now that I finally have drag radials and can put the power I have to the ground, I want to bump it up a bit, one more time. The trick is I don't want to put a ton more money in this beast at this point, so I'm weighing my options. Currently, I'm at 580rwhp/566rwtq (Mustang dyno #s) with my Maggie & cam/bolt-ons setup and would like to end up at ~700rwhp. I'm running the stock 3.8" pulley in front and an OD rear pulley, making around 7.5 lbs. of boost. My fuel setup is ZL1 pump and ADM FPCM, but my little LS9 injectors are maxed out (tuned on 93 octane, btw). Will 85lb. injectors and a BAP be enough to reach my desired power level? If so, how far can that be stretched safely with/withoutout meth? I really don't feel like spending thousands on a fore or squash setup. I know there are cheaper dual-pump setups available too, but I'd rather save on the labor if it's not necessary. I'm guessing I will need to go to a 3.2" front pulley (?) for this power as well, but belt slip could become an issue. Will those grippier belts ADM started selling be enough, or do I need to look into a super-tensioner or gulp a pricey 8-rib setup? More boost also means more heat (especially here in South-Florida), so should I upgrade the heat exchanger (if so, which one?), add a larger coolant reservoir, and/or other cooling upgrades? I don't DD my car anymore and rarely go to the drag strip (the latter could change), so it's more of a weekend toy now. Thanks for any input. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq Last edited by fldrummer; 03-15-2016 at 05:27 PM.

03-15-2016, 12:31 PM	#3
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,719	grab ID850's, your tuner will love you. Definitely will reach your power goals as well with still a little wiggle room. Swap pulleys, may need to go 8 rib. look at your cam specs too and talk with the people at comp cam, you could be leaving as much as 30-60 hp on the table with the wrong lobe setup. They're great. You should be right around the top of a zl1 pump but may be manageable. __________________ 2011 Victory Red 22/RS Forged 418 Ls3 from Texas Speed, LSX heads from Texas Speed, Tick Turbo cam, Jakes/PCM/Billet 4l80e, 3200 Stall converter from Circle D, DSS 750 hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, stock 3.23 gears, TSW Wheels Front 20x10 Rear 20x11.5, Fabberage Twin Turbo Supercharger Killer kit with Upgraded Turbos, Squash Dual fuel pump, Full BMR Suspension/bushings, Holly High Rise intake manifold, ID1300 Injectors, Megan Coilovers, PCM of NC plug and play trans kit. HP/TQ TBA

03-15-2016, 11:25 AM	#2
CobraR Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Baltimore Posts: 124	Mines an automatic, but, OD rear, OD 8-rib front, 3.2 pulley, meth and spacers between the heads and blower. Made 736rw on a dynojet. Usually right around 16-17psi. I have an ADM dual fuel pump setup also though.