Anyone regret going Turbo on their S? Cant pick NA or Turbo! ARGH!
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Anyone regret going Turbo on their S? Cant pick NA or Turbo! ARGH!
lately i cant make up my damn mind between NA or turbo
im going out of my mind!
anyone regret going Turbo?
anyone miss that vtec NA feel and scream?
the S is my daily driver for the next year or so and even once i pick up a beater, it will still be my daily driver in the summer.
mods i have so far that arent installed yet:
J's 70RR Headerback
Greddy Ultimate Emanage
i could use these mods for turbo or NA i guess...
but, someone help me before i go nuts
i will using my car for daily driving, maybe some occasional track racing, maybe a few autox but doubtful, and for messing around with the local car buffs around the twisties and highways (empty of course
)
but primarily, i really want to enter my car into the next American Touge battles (flamesuit on)
So, im looking to make this car competative
my main focus will be handling
also, i never drag race
i know NA is pricy and doesnt wield much power, so you dont have to tell me that, but please help me before i go insane!
matt
im going out of my mind!
anyone regret going Turbo?
anyone miss that vtec NA feel and scream?
the S is my daily driver for the next year or so and even once i pick up a beater, it will still be my daily driver in the summer.
mods i have so far that arent installed yet:
J's 70RR Headerback
Greddy Ultimate Emanage
i could use these mods for turbo or NA i guess...
but, someone help me before i go nuts
i will using my car for daily driving, maybe some occasional track racing, maybe a few autox but doubtful, and for messing around with the local car buffs around the twisties and highways (empty of course
)but primarily, i really want to enter my car into the next American Touge battles (flamesuit on)
So, im looking to make this car competative
my main focus will be handling
also, i never drag race
i know NA is pricy and doesnt wield much power, so you dont have to tell me that, but please help me before i go insane!
matt
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Re: Anyone regret going Turbo on their S? Cant pick NA or Turbo! ARGH! (Azcheron)
when the time comes, you'll know!!!
I went with a simple I/H/E setup. BuddyClub Spec III, Test Pipe, J's Header, AEM V2 Intake (being shipped. i don't know if i'm going to put it on). when i want more, I'll throw on a Vortech S/C.
Supporting mods are teh best, since you already have them.
I went with a simple I/H/E setup. BuddyClub Spec III, Test Pipe, J's Header, AEM V2 Intake (being shipped. i don't know if i'm going to put it on). when i want more, I'll throw on a Vortech S/C.
Supporting mods are teh best, since you already have them.
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Re: (Azcheron)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Azcheron »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">has anyone gone supercharger and regret it? or gone turbo and wish they went supercharged?</TD></TR></TABLE>
the only way i can see that anyone would regret turbo/sc setup, is if they half assed it, and did not take the special precautions that going forced induction requires.....
i.e stand alone engine management/ and a good tuner....
these cars handle boost well, if it is done Correctly
the only way i can see that anyone would regret turbo/sc setup, is if they half assed it, and did not take the special precautions that going forced induction requires.....
i.e stand alone engine management/ and a good tuner....
these cars handle boost well, if it is done Correctly
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Re: (Azcheron)
Drove a S/C'd AP1 w/ 4.77 gears. Too many noises, and really high strung.
Drove a turbo'd AP1 @ 8psi, 300ish whp. Nice rush, so-so response because he piggy-backed the tune.
Raced an CT S/C AP2 at SOW, he had maybe a second on me per lap. He pulled out of the corner and down the straights pretty well. All I could do was brake later.
Drove a 350whp FD RX-7. Now that's a frikkin turbo car. The S couldn't touch it. It was actually stable under boost out of a corner.
Drove a turbo'd AP1 @ 8psi, 300ish whp. Nice rush, so-so response because he piggy-backed the tune.
Raced an CT S/C AP2 at SOW, he had maybe a second on me per lap. He pulled out of the corner and down the straights pretty well. All I could do was brake later.
Drove a 350whp FD RX-7. Now that's a frikkin turbo car. The S couldn't touch it. It was actually stable under boost out of a corner.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Drove a S/C'd AP1 w/ 4.77 gears. Too many noises, and really high strung.
Drove a turbo'd AP1 @ 8psi, 300ish whp. Nice rush, so-so response because he piggy-backed the tune.
Raced an CT S/C AP2 at SOW, he had maybe a second on me per lap. He pulled out of the corner and down the straights pretty well. All I could do was brake later.
Drove a 350whp FD RX-7. Now that's a frikkin turbo car. The S couldn't touch it. It was actually stable under boost out of a corner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah, big wide rear tires make a nice difference, especially when you have a good rear diff, and a nasty LSD
Drove a turbo'd AP1 @ 8psi, 300ish whp. Nice rush, so-so response because he piggy-backed the tune.
Raced an CT S/C AP2 at SOW, he had maybe a second on me per lap. He pulled out of the corner and down the straights pretty well. All I could do was brake later.
Drove a 350whp FD RX-7. Now that's a frikkin turbo car. The S couldn't touch it. It was actually stable under boost out of a corner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah, big wide rear tires make a nice difference, especially when you have a good rear diff, and a nasty LSD
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Re: (Mr. Projekt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Drove a 350whp FD RX-7. Now that's a frikkin turbo car. The S couldn't touch it. It was actually stable under boost out of a corner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've tracked with quite a few and always saw their rear end twitch if they got on the throttle too early out of the corners. Of course, these guys were running 500+rwhp. It's funny, cuz we both came in on the same lap at Mid Ohio - me with brake issues and he with cooling issues. Never drove one though.
I've tracked with quite a few and always saw their rear end twitch if they got on the throttle too early out of the corners. Of course, these guys were running 500+rwhp. It's funny, cuz we both came in on the same lap at Mid Ohio - me with brake issues and he with cooling issues. Never drove one though.
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I wouldn't know what to do with 500hp. I thought my 230whp was just right, til I pushed that 350, which was almost a bit too much considering the tight course that SOW was. 500 would probably make me slower. 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">500 would probably make me slower. </TD></TR></TABLE>
= the law of diminishing returns. More power at the track is only good if you can get it down.
FWIW, I'm doing an NA build on my NSX with quite a bit less expected hp than a comparable, price wise, turbo build. Eventual ITBs. The reason why instead of a turbo? B/c I'd hate to have a point and shoot track car.
</TD></TR></TABLE>= the law of diminishing returns.
More power at the track is only good if you can get it down.FWIW, I'm doing an NA build on my NSX with quite a bit less expected hp than a comparable, price wise, turbo build. Eventual ITBs. The reason why instead of a turbo? B/c I'd hate to have a point and shoot track car.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ponyboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
= the law of diminishing returns. More power at the track is only good if you can get it down.
FWIW, I'm doing an NA build on my NSX with quite a bit less expected hp than a comparable, price wise, turbo build. Eventual ITBs. The reason why instead of a turbo? B/c I'd hate to have a point and shoot track car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Control is the key. I can't make use of 500hp if I can't use 350 effectively.
= the law of diminishing returns.
More power at the track is only good if you can get it down.FWIW, I'm doing an NA build on my NSX with quite a bit less expected hp than a comparable, price wise, turbo build. Eventual ITBs. The reason why instead of a turbo? B/c I'd hate to have a point and shoot track car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Control is the key. I can't make use of 500hp if I can't use 350 effectively.
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Re: (Mr. Projekt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Control is the key. I can't make use of 500hp if I can't use 350 effectively.</TD></TR></TABLE>
sounds like you need an LSD and bigger tires
do you guys like superchargers on the S?
im trying to hit about 375whp, reliably
Control is the key. I can't make use of 500hp if I can't use 350 effectively.</TD></TR></TABLE>
sounds like you need an LSD and bigger tires
do you guys like superchargers on the S?
im trying to hit about 375whp, reliably
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sounds like you need an LSD and bigger tires
do you guys like superchargers on the S?
im trying to hit about 375whp, reliably</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was referring to the FD RX-7, with Cusco LSD and 255F/285R tires.
sounds like you need an LSD and bigger tires
do you guys like superchargers on the S?
im trying to hit about 375whp, reliably</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was referring to the FD RX-7, with Cusco LSD and 255F/285R tires.
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Re: (Mr. Projekt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Drove a 350whp FD RX-7. Now that's a frikkin turbo car. The S couldn't touch it. It was actually stable under boost out of a corner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
interesting..... my stock fd rx7's tail would come out very easily under stock boost.....
i cannot imagine 350 whp under boost......
Drove a 350whp FD RX-7. Now that's a frikkin turbo car. The S couldn't touch it. It was actually stable under boost out of a corner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
interesting..... my stock fd rx7's tail would come out very easily under stock boost.....
i cannot imagine 350 whp under boost......
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