Only way it would be cooler is if it was the wagon!
That is one of the cams I am considering for mine, along with a BTR Stage 3 or 4 PD cam or the DMS cam. I have a 2.55 upper and I am looking at probably combining that with a 9.16 lower.
Should be a lot fun with a 6-speed Tremec Magnum and some 335 or 345 rollers in the back.
Dave
It is still a bone stock TR6060. The plus side to nitrous over a larger displacement blower is the ability to slowly ramp it in for less shock on the drivetrain. The biggest reason I focused on 1/2 mile is not having to sweat the 60', softer launch, less strain on the drivetrain. The cool part on this car is that the TR6060 has an internal pump and external transmission cooler so I dont worry about a long sprint as much.
I already have a running budget forecast for a number of cars I hope to own at some point with specific goals and components, haha. I treat it like designing a measurement project for work. The goal for the Nova is to have something that would be mostly set up as a protouring ride, but with a bit more power than is typical. The issue I run into is my power goals for every project is chasing a feeling of controlled fear when smashing the loud pedal. It is fleeting and always hungry for more money and power. The next car will definitely be twin turbo and fairly large cubes. I miss the power curve and noises of a turbo engine, but cant give up the sound of a rowdy V8. Easiest way is to mash the two together and hold on, haha.
Matt also has a very reasonable rate for custom spec'ing a cam for your specific engine, curb weight, and goals. The DMS "She Gone" cam seems to perform very well on the track for 1.9L PD cars.
Below is the video from the final pull on the dyno. This is TSP headers with 2" primaries through stock rear mufflers.
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NICE!! Mine is just bone-stock..
Pics? There are getting to be more and more Vs in Oklahoma. There weren't a whole lot of us when I picked this one up.
Also, do you ever run down to Coffee and Cars down here in North OKC? I believe the next one is this Saturday.
It's a 2014. I got it in 2016 with 9000 on the clock. It just turned 31K this month. Pic is from its maiden voyage up Mt. Scott, then Meers for a burger.
I just saw a coupe version of these cars (I think) sitting outside one of the local mechanic shops.
it was Black on black on black. I drooled like crazy. I want one so bad.
it was Black on black on black. I drooled like crazy. I want one so bad.
