I've been thinking about this for a while know, but never made an effert to look for an answer. Well, here it goes.

Why do naturally aspirated hondas do so well in the 1/4 mile compared to turbo'd hondas? Ive seen videos of full weight integras run mid to hi 12's with only 220-230whp, but also have seen 300whp turbo'd integras run mid 12's. I know traction is a factor but on slicks the turbo'd integra should be running better times, shouldn't it?

In my full weight integra im putting down 304whp and dont have any traction problems 2nd to 4th gear (thanks to the greddy Lo boost/Hi boost button) on street tires!!! So with traction shouldnt that meen with my amount of horsepower I should be in the low 12's on slicks? sorry for internet racing but I work to much and go to school full time so I dont have time to enjoy my car at the track.

Any educated comments welcome, thanks.

 

if the turbo car is slower its probly because the builder only wanted hp and didnt facir in suspention

 

I dont think most turbo honda owners cheaped out on their suspension. Its possible though.

I know im going to get the "it's all in the driver" answer but keep them coming.

 

Setup? Driver? Turbo lag? Tuning? IMO, there's a lot of factor when it comes to drag racing.

 

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I know im going to get the "it's all in the driver" answer but keep them coming.

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I think a lot of honda owners cheap out on about everything... have you seen all the ricers out there?

 

You have to look at the power band, weight, gearing, DRIVER and other things. Allmotor is a lot easier to drive compared to a boosted car. I have both N/A and Turbo and its like night and day when racing each one.

 

i guess i really get impressed when full weight integras run in the 12's with 230whp. there was some one in here not to long ago in a blue integra running 12's on street tires i believe. anyone have the link? b20vtec was his setup