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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Default HP vs Boost control vs traction (slicks)

How much power do you have to make when traction (60ft/330ft) becomes an issue even with slicks - requiring a higher end boost controller.

In other words, at what power level will a higher end boost controller make a noticeable difference in your 1/4 mile time.

aiming for 280-330hp ~2200lbs.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING WITH YOUR SUSPENSION ? THAT WILL MAKE A HUGE DIF AT HIGH HORSE POWER
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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I HAVE WHAT HT CALLS "TRACTION BARS".. I HIT A 1.7 60FT PRE 5-WAY SHOCKS AND "TRACTION BARS".. SO I KNOW I CAN HOOK, BUT I'M MORE INTERESTED IN TALKING ABOUT BOOST CONTROL VS HP AND THE LIMIT WHERE THE TIRES GET REALLY HAIRY.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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<FONT SIZE="8">WELL ALL CARS ARE DIFFERENT, I SAY JUST GO SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN GO ON YOUR SETUP!!</FONT>


Modified by Boostage at 11:16 PM 1/31/2006
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostage &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="8">WELL ALL CARS ARE DIFFERENT, I SAY JUST GO SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN GO ON YOUR SETUP!!</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

You made my day.

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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostage &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="8">WELL ALL CARS ARE DIFFERENT, I SAY JUST GO SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN GO ON YOUR SETUP!!</FONT>


Modified by Boostage at 11:16 PM 1/31/2006</TD></TR></TABLE>LOL, can you write that a little bigger? GOT14U only using a little ones. ha ha. I swear everytime he/she write/type, is always in capital letter. Maybe his/her cap lock don't work Back on topic, I think boost controller is always a plus to get good traction.


Modified by V-SPEC 1 at 12:40 PM 2/1/2006


Modified by V-SPEC 1 at 12:41 PM 2/1/2006
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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pwned 4 sure
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