some simple physics shiat...

[burntrice087]

OK i got a pretty big dilema here...for you math junkies out here i got a question

Ok i got a 97 V6 Mustang 3.8L..it has its stock HP and Torque rating of 150HP and 215 lb/pounds of torque... and it wieghs aprox 3100 pounds

How much HP would i need to make to this slow mo-fo run 0-60 times in a somewhat respectable range of 8 seconds...and While were at it how much HP would i need to run a dream-like time of under 6-seconds

Oh god i cant help myself here... how much more HP does a 03-04 Hummer H2 need to go 0-60 in under 6 secs and high 12's in the qt/mile

sorry for asking it its been bugging me forever

[ec437]

What're you running now? I'll race you in my lexus

[RandomTask]

I'm sorry, but I don't find 0-60 times in the 8's respectable. I would lose the 3.8L,invest in a new crossmember and convert that puppy to a 5.0. It would be impossible to tell you what you currently need due to several variables but mainly gearing and traction. Drop a 4.XX gear into your 8.8" rear end. Convert to a Tremec 5 Speed, and build a 300-350Hp 5.0. Should put you in the 5's for 0-60 =)

[drdisque]

for an H2 to run 12's it woukd probably need about 650 hp

[clawhammer]

^ How did you come up with that number?

[drdisque]

calculator

nobody can know for sure exactly how much power you'd need, but I'm sure 650 hp is possible on the stock block in the H2.