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Old 07-20-2012, 10:10 AM
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Canada horsepower

i was just wondering what the horsepower to the wheels is with gms1. I was surprised lastnight when i raced my dad friends 440 built up to a 512 down the highway and were just as equal.
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Should be somewhere around 260-270 whp and around 300 wtq
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I bet your Dad was PISSED.
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nice! yea its usually around 270-275 whp
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over 9000.




also, stop racing cruise ships.
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Don't forget to NLS on those close races. Especially with GMS1
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over 9000.




also, stop racing cruise ships.
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yeah no ****, 440 what? those are torque monsters for the most part that run out of gear aruond 120. my old 65 with a 289 had a 4.11 rear so i was done a little after 120 or so. especially with the 14's and short tire i ran and a c4
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Yeah i forget, when should i nls , isnt it around 6200-6300?
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Yes close to redline as possible without hitting it :p
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i may get my car dynoed. i have GMS1,hahn catback and a K&N intake.

im curious on what im layin to the wheels.
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Probably about the same as a regular GMS1.
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