Subtle....but noticeable....
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Not many know about it....
I'm still up in the air about it. I mean, as far as outright power, 5.0 for sure. Definately a blown 5.0.
However, I have to keep reminding myself that any true Saleen has been known for a balance of speed AND handling, not just fun in a straight line.
A supercharged 3.0 would be about as heavy as a 5.0....and both yield about the same HP, so toss a coin on that one.
A supercharged 5.0 will weigh a great deal, meaning I'm going to have serious traction issues in the rear, and the F/R weight balance will be upset. This would also be to my disadvantage while autocrossing.
EITHER WAY, my true goal with this truck (performance wise) is a flat 14 in the 1/4 mile, while still having enough balance to bust some *** on the twisties.....blown 5.0 would probably put me in deep 13's, but at the cost of mileage/driveability/balance otherwise....
We shall see.....I can tell you that either way, it's gonna be fast....it's GOT TO BE.
Oh, and the trashcans are nice!
Thanks again everyone....
I'm still up in the air about it. I mean, as far as outright power, 5.0 for sure. Definately a blown 5.0.
However, I have to keep reminding myself that any true Saleen has been known for a balance of speed AND handling, not just fun in a straight line.
A supercharged 3.0 would be about as heavy as a 5.0....and both yield about the same HP, so toss a coin on that one.
A supercharged 5.0 will weigh a great deal, meaning I'm going to have serious traction issues in the rear, and the F/R weight balance will be upset. This would also be to my disadvantage while autocrossing.
EITHER WAY, my true goal with this truck (performance wise) is a flat 14 in the 1/4 mile, while still having enough balance to bust some *** on the twisties.....blown 5.0 would probably put me in deep 13's, but at the cost of mileage/driveability/balance otherwise....
We shall see.....I can tell you that either way, it's gonna be fast....it's GOT TO BE.
Oh, and the trashcans are nice!
Thanks again everyone....
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