Re: Circuit Race Car Potential ?
If you search (on google) there are v8 swap with chevy ,,newest hemi and mercedes,, the chevy and hemi have stand alone computer systems ,,the best to me is a 2004 to 2006 mercedes aspirated or supercharged,,, they bolt into the motor mounts ,, may need to change the ac compressor,,the oil filter/ cooler housing(for hood clearance.
i think Josh at the crossfire shop can fix your computer to run everything . with my swaps 3 so far i get 550 to 605 Hp and i set two records so far 10.55 @ 132 in the 1/4 mile with my first V8,, My third V8 will be track ready in two months,, the other record was in 2023 when i ran 12.008 @114 with a srt6 with street tires and no positraction rear,
I do know their ar members years ago that ran in the 11.8 but with a wave trac rear and drag radials. before on street tires and open rear 12.7 to 12.5 was the best they could do. so your best bet is a mercedes engine in the 2005 year as the computer is the easy year to change, this has change with josh as he can now change almost any cpu to work. google amx1397crossfire and world fastest crossfire. jim