Poll: Where is your TDs 'sweet spot'

[ILIKESHELBYS]

I'd like to poll the TD community and ask where your TD sweet spot is. By sweet spot I mean, the point where all your timing, fuel, and everything else comes together and you really feel the power kicking in.

Include your basic configuration/mods so we all know what you are running.

For me:

The sweet spot comes on really good at about 4,500 RPM, WOT, and goes to redline which is about 6,500RPM. Starting at about 4,500RPM and at WOT, I can feel a very noticable additional surge of power till I hit about 6,500RPM. Its enough to make you grin.

1987 GLHS
MP stage 2 computer @ 14PSI max
1984 G head long block (stock)
1989 TBI roller cam
Everything else is bone stock.

What's your story?

[nickskates4lyfe]

Hmm, lets see.

I'd say i get a decent pull from 2k to about 4200RPM in 2-4th. 1st rips, when i launch i cant keep traction, stupid high gearing. 3rd gear burnouts are fun.

2.2 TBI A525
Only mods are
15* on the timing
one tooth on the cam gear
K&N Drop in
2" Manifold back no cat.

Im getting my exhaust replaced this weekend in preparation for my turbo swap.

2.5" Mani back no cat

then i might see a slight bit of change idk.

[SUPER60omni]

Well my car makes 200HP at 3500RPM and climbs to 540HP by 5300RPM. So it gains 340HP in less than 2000RPM so thats my sweet spot

[nickskates4lyfe]

Well you know what!

That's sick.

I'd love to have a Super 60.

My Horizon is going to be called "Project Super 88"

[SUPER60omni]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickskates4lyfe Well you know what! That's sick. I'd love to have a Super 60. My Horizon is going to be called "Project Super 88"

There is nothing super 60 about my car. Its just my SN

[nickskates4lyfe]

Aw, well still. It's sick.

I saw one guy with a 60 running 26psi, he said he could pull 29 or so out of it. Pretty sure he had it clipped though.

[roachjuice]

idle-6000rpm for me.

[ILIKESHELBYS]

Super60omni...whats it take to make 500+ HP and what type of tranny can take that kind of power?

RoachJuice...Can you provide a little more details like NickSkates4lyfe please.

If you got bragging rights, brag!

[UnaClocker]

7500... Simply because I couldn't go there with the 8valve motor.. So it's SWEET to be able to go there.. If I swapped in some better cams, Crane18's perhaps.. I'd be sweet at 8250.. ;)

[SUPER60omni]

[QUOTE=ILIKESHELBYS;1527037]Super60omni...whats it take to make 500+ HP and what type of tranny can take that kind of power?

QUOTE]

A lot of practice, but once you find the right recipe that works you use it! But basicly.... a long rod 2.2, 35R, and a lil spray net me 540. And this motor is BULLETPROOF! As far as the tranny, I run a 520/555 hybrid with a moly plate and a OBX. TU purple clutch and stock auto omni axles. Axles let go sometimes on slicks but I have like 10 so I really dont care. The car makes 600FT/LBS TQ and tranny holds on so far. Cliff R. knows my car and even he is suprised the tranny hangs.

Do a search for GLHS #065 and you will see all the details and vids.

[thedon809]

My daytona doesn't have a sweet spot. With the n/a torque converter it was a complete dog off the line. With gouges in 2 of the cylinder walls it had little power everywhere. Can't forget the head being warped .016" in the middle. Still ran 15psi with no intercooler though. Had a fel pro headgasket.... that somehow wasn't blown.

[NAJ]

After tonight....
3rd gear WOT @ 5000-6100 RPM'S.

[85Shelbinaton]

yea, my n/a carb'd 84 omni likes the 2500-4000 rpm area lol, pulling all its 84HP outta there lol... man the funny part is, ive had my speedo all the way back around to the 5 in the thing (its a 85mph speedo) and my tach was reading around 6K. if im correct, back to the 5 is about 140? nobody believes me that my 84HP was rolling down the highway doing 140mph, actually i can hardly believe it, and i was driving...

[[X]treme R/T]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPER60omni Well my car makes 200HP at 3500RPM and climbs to 540HP by 5300RPM. So it gains 340HP in less than 2000RPM so thats my sweet spot

i can feel my r/t building power right around 3200 rpm, and its really kicking out some power at about 4400rpm

[Reaper1]

Is this thread even PG13? LOL

Seriously though...my '88 Shelby Z: 3500-5000 will ALWAYS put a smile on your face!

FWD S5 cal(with supporting mods, sometimes I run a Shel-Game cal as well)
3" exhaust WITH cat/muffler
22#'s boost
FMIC
drop-in K&N
Devil's Own meth injection
A555/520 hybrid W/OBX and moly plate
TU race lightened flywheel, Purple PP 6-puck clutch

I think that covers the major stuff