Newbie intro!
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Newbie intro!
I've been lurking for a few months now.... I recently married into the Crossfire SRT circle and couldn't be happier! The wife has an '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster that she bought because "It was pretty and peppy". Lol....
I've previously owned a Buick Grand National and was deep into the knowledge base for that car and am hoping to become at least a little adept with the Crossfires.... I sold my GN to my brother, so at least it's still in the family. My best in the that car was a 10.73 @ 134mph. I don't expect (nor want) to do the same in the wife's Crossfire, but hope to make it a solid 12 sec performer....
In any case, glad to be here and glad to see that you guys are as helpful as the GN community is. Nobody seems to be keeping secrets with regards to performance stuff. Glad to be a part of the community and hope I can add something in return!
I've previously owned a Buick Grand National and was deep into the knowledge base for that car and am hoping to become at least a little adept with the Crossfires.... I sold my GN to my brother, so at least it's still in the family. My best in the that car was a 10.73 @ 134mph. I don't expect (nor want) to do the same in the wife's Crossfire, but hope to make it a solid 12 sec performer....
In any case, glad to be here and glad to see that you guys are as helpful as the GN community is. Nobody seems to be keeping secrets with regards to performance stuff. Glad to be a part of the community and hope I can add something in return!
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Lol... it would get the fronts a couple inches up on a good launch... Much more trouble than it was worth at that level though... I'll be happy with an Xfire in the 400hp range.... And from what I've read, that's an intake, exhaust, and pulleys.. Already got the wifey on board with the program... and I quote, "Oh! That dual intake thingy is pretty!" 
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I'm in the Navy and live sort of like a nomad with all the moves.... but for now, I'm in Memphis, TN. Will be moving to Mayport, Florida in March '14. Originally from Houston, TX and have family in Houston and San Antonio, which is where I will be retiring in a few more years!
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Welcome aboard, I too thought the dual intake thingy was pretty and ponied up the extra $$ even though it wasn't exactly needed on my N/A! I suggest hoping on the Eurocharged tune as they are currently making a list for a discounted price https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-flashing.html
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Welcome to the forum.
I've got to ask, what gear ratio were you running in your GN to get into the 10's?
I think all it would take to get the SRT Crossfire's that are currently running in the mid 11's "modded" into the 10's is the right gear.
Somebody said they did it not long ago (installed a 3.73) but I haven't seen anymore about it.
There are many 12 sec. Crossfires out there, so you should have no problems, it's already supposed to run 13.3. stock. Enjoy.
I've got to ask, what gear ratio were you running in your GN to get into the 10's?
I think all it would take to get the SRT Crossfire's that are currently running in the mid 11's "modded" into the 10's is the right gear.
Somebody said they did it not long ago (installed a 3.73) but I haven't seen anymore about it.
There are many 12 sec. Crossfires out there, so you should have no problems, it's already supposed to run 13.3. stock. Enjoy.
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Re: Newbie intro!
I've been lurking for a few months now.... I recently married into the Crossfire SRT circle and couldn't be happier! The wife has an '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster that she bought because "It was pretty and peppy". Lol....
I've previously owned a Buick Grand National and was deep into the knowledge base for that car and am hoping to become at least a little adept with the Crossfires.... I sold my GN to my brother, so at least it's still in the family. My best in the that car was a 10.73 @ 134mph. I don't expect (nor want) to do the same in the wife's Crossfire, but hope to make it a solid 12 sec performer....
In any case, glad to be here and glad to see that you guys are as helpful as the GN community is. Nobody seems to be keeping secrets with regards to performance stuff. Glad to be a part of the community and hope I can add something in return!
I've previously owned a Buick Grand National and was deep into the knowledge base for that car and am hoping to become at least a little adept with the Crossfires.... I sold my GN to my brother, so at least it's still in the family. My best in the that car was a 10.73 @ 134mph. I don't expect (nor want) to do the same in the wife's Crossfire, but hope to make it a solid 12 sec performer....
In any case, glad to be here and glad to see that you guys are as helpful as the GN community is. Nobody seems to be keeping secrets with regards to performance stuff. Glad to be a part of the community and hope I can add something in return!
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Re: Newbie intro!
I've been lurking for a few months now.... I recently married into the Crossfire SRT circle and couldn't be happier! The wife has an '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster that she bought because "It was pretty and peppy". Lol....
I've previously owned a Buick Grand National and was deep into the knowledge base for that car and am hoping to become at least a little adept with the Crossfires.... I sold my GN to my brother, so at least it's still in the family. My best in the that car was a 10.73 @ 134mph. I don't expect (nor want) to do the same in the wife's Crossfire, but hope to make it a solid 12 sec performer....
In any case, glad to be here and glad to see that you guys are as helpful as the GN community is. Nobody seems to be keeping secrets with regards to performance stuff. Glad to be a part of the community and hope I can add something in return!
I've previously owned a Buick Grand National and was deep into the knowledge base for that car and am hoping to become at least a little adept with the Crossfires.... I sold my GN to my brother, so at least it's still in the family. My best in the that car was a 10.73 @ 134mph. I don't expect (nor want) to do the same in the wife's Crossfire, but hope to make it a solid 12 sec performer....
In any case, glad to be here and glad to see that you guys are as helpful as the GN community is. Nobody seems to be keeping secrets with regards to performance stuff. Glad to be a part of the community and hope I can add something in return!
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'87.... The GN was mod'd... Bigger turbo, bored out .30 over, injectors, tranny worked over, aluminum ported heads, headers, downpipe, chipped, stretched intercooler, alcohol injection, good tires.... Money pit..... Good times and lots of lessons learned. Not even considering 10's now. A good, reliable, 12 sec, Sunday driver is what we're going for....
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I ran stock 3.42's on an unopened rear end... The tranny was pretty well worked through. 3500 stall torque converter... We didn't need to mess with our gears until we got to the low 10's.. Lots more efficient power adders before that..
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