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Old 11-04-2015, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportLabSRT
Thanks Grip! 11.30 @ 128mph is my best to date (last year). Had some issues this year and only put 500 miles on the car. UPD built me a 10" converter and the 3.27 rear gear should help push near 11 flat with a good pass. May throw some more boost at it if all goes well next year.
Damn, that thing is a beast!
 
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Old 11-04-2015, 10:36 PM
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My build was no secret. Eurocharged did the first build in 2009. It has undergone a revamp at Performance AutoWerks and most recently engine machine work was AutoMachine and the rest was done by me.
But yours is a 6, and your running a stacked system if I remember correctly. You didn't ditch the supercharged motor and transplant a M112 then Turbo the **** out of it.

The Motor in the 6 is designed and programmed to handle boost.


Very impressive results!
 
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Old 11-04-2015, 11:43 PM
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But yours is a 6, and your running a stacked system if I remember correctly. You didn't ditch the supercharged motor and transplant a M112 then Turbo the **** out of it.

The Motor in the 6 is designed and programmed to handle boost.


Very impressive results!
Your not supposed to notice that his has nothing to do with this.. LOL.
 
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Old 11-05-2015, 06:20 PM
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But yours is a 6, and your running a stacked system if I remember correctly. You didn't ditch the supercharged motor and transplant a M112 then Turbo the **** out of it.

The Motor in the 6 is designed and programmed to handle boost.


Very impressive results!
No, my car is not twincharged. I do not see the point of forcing air from a turbo into an already inefficient supercharger (airflow) after a small pulley upgrade.
 
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Old 11-05-2015, 06:22 PM
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Your not supposed to notice that his has nothing to do with this.. LOL.
It has everything to do with it, you of all people should realize that. If it was sooooooooo easy to do on an SRT-6, than why I am the only turbochargered SRT-6? After 11 years of the N/A, no has been able to make one run beyond an idle. I am stating the fact that rather than waste time and money on something that will net gains similar to a stock SRT-6 at best, spend the money more wisely.
 
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Old 11-05-2015, 06:31 PM
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It has everything to do with it, you of all people should realize that. If it was sooooooooo easy to do on an SRT-6, than why I am the only turbochargered SRT-6? After 11 years of the N/A, no has been able to make one run beyond an idle. I am stating the fact that rather than waste time and money on something that will net gains similar to a stock SRT-6 at best, spend the money more wisely.
LOL.. spend more wisely.. Like buy a chevy and get 1,000 HP out of it.. a number no crossfire will see.

And your going to convince us a car that "sees" boost is just as difficult as a car that doesn't?

And as far as the "why" question.. because that is where you decided to throw your money.. I'd say by numbers alone the S/C V-8 swap has proven more popular.
 

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Old 11-05-2015, 06:34 PM
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LOL.. spend more wisely.. Like buy a chevy and get 1,000 HP out of it.. a number no crossfire will see.
There are a ton of platforms that out perform a 17 year old recycled Mercedes chassis. I never said I spent money wisely or that my car is making high horsepower. To each their own. I wanted to do something unique, and I did. If I had to do it over again I would have never bought a Crossfire.
 
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Old 11-05-2015, 10:07 PM
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ImportLab, your the man. I understand completely. Nothing more needs saying.

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Old 11-05-2015, 11:25 PM
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There are a ton of platforms that out perform a 17 year old recycled Mercedes chassis. I never said I spent money wisely or that my car is making high horsepower. To each their own. I wanted to do something unique, and I did. If I had to do it over again I would have never bought a Crossfire.
So then why the "advice" to not be "unique" with a turbo'd N/A .. wise decision or not I'd think you above all else would understand the desire.
 
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Old 11-06-2015, 01:04 AM
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It has everything to do with it, you of all people should realize that. If it was sooooooooo easy to do on an SRT-6, than why I am the only turbochargered SRT-6? After 11 years of the N/A, no has been able to make one run beyond an idle. I am stating the fact that rather than waste time and money on something that will net gains similar to a stock SRT-6 at best, spend the money more wisely.

I know I, admire the work you have done, and an impressed with your results,and I am sure Greg is too. I brought it up because the conversation was about turboing an NA (AGAIN) and like You I always recommend to those with a need for speed to just buy a 6 and start there. What you siad in this post is EXACTLY what I always say ( and already said in this very thread)


Keep Rockin On Brother.
 
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Old 11-06-2015, 07:19 AM
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Big difference between unique and driveway art. (paperweight)

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Old 11-06-2015, 11:52 AM
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Big difference between unique and driveway art. (paperweight)

Les
I'm absolutely touched you are so concerned about someone else's car!

I've noticed the inside of my wheels are a little dirty.. you busy Saturday?
 
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Old 11-06-2015, 12:37 PM
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Nope, nope nope. Won't be dragged into an inter web fantasy exchange. Admitting poor car hygiene …. ewwwww.

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