0-60 Time

[Frshpwdr2k]

I have the 98 SOHC V6, and I have a K&N filter, Drilled Airbox, Diablo Chip, and Flowmaster 50 series exhaust. I notice definite improvements in my acceleration, but what could I expect for my 0-60 times? Anyone have similar mods and had their truck dynoed or tested? Thanx guyz

 

[espnfreak]

8.5-9 possibly?

 

[Frshpwdr2k]

Hmmm

Well, then do u think i would be able to beat a new Chevy Trailblazer? They are pretty quick.... I had read that the 98 SOHC came with a 0-60 time of 8.1 seconds off of some links people gave me on here a while back. So is this not correct? Thanx

 

[espnfreak]

actually its probably a little lower than i estimated, a new chevy trailblazer has 270 280 hp? i think you'd lose.

 

[leenjen]

yeah, there's no way an explorer could beat a trailblazer 0-60 or 1/4mile. the trailblazer's 6cyl engine is more powerful than an explorer with a V-8.

 

[Frshpwdr2k]

Damn

Damn... there's this kid i know who thinks his new chevy trailblazer is just the shiznit. I would love to smoke him in my explorer. I need a damn supercharger

 

[leenjen]

even with a supercharger it'll be a close race....

you need to make your explorer a twin turbo V-6! then you'll really kick some ass. a pair of garrett or forward motion turbochargers would give you about 700+ hp (and almost zero turbo lag, you wouldn't even notice it with that kind of boost).

of course you have to do a little more work to it (bigger fuel lines, hi-flow fuel pump, pistons, rods, etc..) so your explorer can handle it.

 

[PunkChild]

Just wait until I go to WyoTech this July. Maybe I'll have an X that will beat Troll's.

 

[leenjen]

cool, what are your plans?
i wish i had the time and $$ to do that kinda stuff.
since you already have your explorer lowered so much, the handling must be great.

 

[Frshpwdr2k]

??

What's Wyotech and what are your planz Punkchild?

 

[PunkChild]

WyoTech is Wyoming Technical Institue, you might see advertisments for it if you watch Horsepower TV. I'm going to school there in July. I'm taking an additional 3 month course in high performance engine building and custom fabrication. I'm thinking of putting a built 302 into the X with a world class T-5 or a 6 speed and a 9" rear. Who knows what might happen to the Exploder, I have all the resourses and help I need to do just about anything.

 

[PunkChild]

Oh yeah check it out at www.wyomingtech.com/

 

[tbomb]

just in reply to your earlier post, Frshpwdr2k,

the 8.1 0-60 times for a 98 SOHC is for a sport, i think, isnt it?...not a 4 door. decent weight difference there, but i could be wrong, im just trying to remember what i saw a long time ago somewhere.

 

[Frshpwdr2k]

oh

I dont know whether it was for the sport or not. Either way, I swear my explorer feels faster than a 8.5 0-60 time....

 

[blk mk8]

i belive you should be some where in the high 7's or so.

 

[Troll]

All I have to say Punkchild is, BRING IT ON !!!!!!!!!!
I am always in the mood for a challenge.
Troll

 

[Frshpwdr2k]

HAhaha

Troll how many horsies are you pulling now days?

 

[PunkChild]

I'll keep you posted while I'm at Wyotech. If all goes as planned we might have to meet somewhere and see who's faster.

 

[65Matt]

"Battle of the Land Whales"

Coming soon to a dragstrip near you...

 

[Yomie]

Get Troll on his A$$