# first turbo 2011 5.0

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [August 9, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-turbo-2011-5-0/253816 "2010-08-09T15:57:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 11, 2010, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-turbo-2011-5-0/253816/74 "2010-08-11T09:59:54Z")

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> [@Me, RRSTI & Challenger Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/me-rrsti-challenger-mike/34092/13):
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> It was definitely a 5.0, and even a girl can run low 13’s in a bone stock LS1.
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> No one is trapping 125 with a bolt on 5.0 without major weight reduction or spray. You need to think about what you are saying.

So youre telling me I havent seen people run terrible times in LS1 cars? :rofl Please.

> [@FS: Part-out 99.5 a4 1.8t modded...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-part-out-99-5-a4-1-8t-modded/34071/36):
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> “To make this happen we had to get much more aggressive with the Tune and shed off some weight!”
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> Do the math if you wish, but thats some serious weight reduction. Assume a full bolt on car is generally in the 430whp range and see what you come up with.
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> You will not trap 125mph with 430-450whp in a 3600lb car… Period

“Math” doesnt always prove what happens on the track, you of all people should know that. Im sure the car was right around 430whp, and with the bogarts on it, and spare removed etc it should weigh in around 3450 or so., maybe less. Its also geared very effectively, so that comes into play as well.

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