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Banning's T-Type WH1: Specs & modifications
Last modified: 12/28/01

 

Specifications & Modifications
Engine:
Stock rebuilt 3.8 liter turbocharged v6.
Displacement:
Stock - 231 cubic inches
Crank:
stock
Rods:
stock
Pistons:
Hypereutectic
Camshaft:
Stock grind.
Rocker arms:
stock
Cylinder heads:
Valve job, Comp Cams 980 springs.
Valves:
Stock
Intake manifold:
Stock w/ EGR removed & blended.
Throttle body:
Stock w/ coolant block off plugs
Injectors:
42.5# "009's"
Fuel pump:
High volume in tank w/external Bosch puller.
Regulator:
Billet adj.
Engine management:
Stock ECM, Steve Yaklin's MaxEffort 16 position thumbwheel
Scan tools used:
Directscan, Scanmaster II
Ignition:
Autolite 23's gapped at a tight .035, Magnecor 10mm wires, Kirban ground stretcher kit.
Induction:
K&N 14" cone
Turbocharger:
Precision Turbo PTE51 w/high flow .63 housing, Precision turbo saver.
Max boost:
19psi (street), 25psi (race)
Intercooler:
Stock w/bellmouthed neck, Modern Musclecar heavy duty hoses.
Mass air:
Stock w/both screens removed.
Headers:
Stock headers, ported, welded, & reinforced by Dwight Hayden. Jet Hot 2000 coating.
Exhaust system:
ATR 3" stainless downpipe, ATR external wastegate, ATR test pipe, 2 1/2" cat back dual exhaust
Transmission:
DelTrans 2004R
Convertor:
Precision 9.5" 2,600RPM Vigillante lockup.
Front Suspension:
no front swaybar, KYB gas-adjust shocks, Moog stock replacement springs.
Rear Suspension:
Progressive rate springs, dual airbags, Southside bars
Rear:
Eaton post, stock 3.42 gears, Mr Gasket aluminum diff cover.
Wheels:
Weld racing 15x6 front, Centerline 15x8 rear (street). 15x8 American Racing's (race).
Tires (front):
Dunlop 215-65-15
Tires (rear):
BF Goodrich Radial TA 295-50-15 rear (street).
Hoosier Quicktime Pro DOT 28x11.50x15 (race).
Weight w/ driver
& fuel:
Approx 3750
Best ET/MPH:
11.80 @ 112.8mph (race trim w/42.5# injectors & Red Armstrong 107 chip - converter locked)
11.85 @ 112mph (race trim w/36# injectors & Thrasher 108 chip)
12.51 @ 107 (street trim w/36# injectors & Thrasher 92 chip)
Best 60-ft. time:
1.57 (race tires - 15# launch, driver side tire 4" in the air!)
1.72 (street tires)
Miles driven per week:
100+

 

 


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