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Old 03-12-2008, 01:02 PM   #5
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Just for entertainment surposes I will throw my hat into the ring . You will need a minimum of a Viper spec'd T56 . This will involve upgrading the input and out shafts to larger diameter shafts as found in the Dodge Viper . Unit built like this should be good for about 1000 rwhp depending on the weight of the vehicle . You are talking about 1400 rwhp and I am sure its not going to be some gutted out race car so lets use 3500 lbs as the mark for the weight of the car . If thats the case you will have three major issues in front of you ......

(1) the stock bellhousing will not fly so you will need a steel scatter shield
(2) a stock style clutch and flywheel will not fly either so you will a minimum of a twin disc setup for race only applications with a billet steel or aluminum flywheel at the very least .
(3) I doubt a stock set of T56 gears will hold up in that weight of a vehicle at that horsepower and torque level so get ready to shell out about $7,000 for a serious T56 (maybe a little more)

If all of those things sound good to you ... call me 210-887-7615

Mike
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