Author Topic: Funked:New WRX in the neighborhood (Read 6144 times)

Munkii · « **Reply #255 on:** March 23, 2004, 01:52:31 PM »

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Originally posted by lazs2
Torqe band is what is important in a street car... that is what you feel. if you have a small hi reving engine with a very narrow torque band you will be constantly shifting. Punching the throttle when the car is not on the torque band will result in very little acceleration. For everyday use, the wider torque band is more useful.

Torque is all that is important, horsepower is nothing but a derivative of torque anyways. HP=(torque*RPM)/5252

I'm sure you knew that, but posting it for reference anyways.

MrCoffee · « **Reply #256 on:** March 23, 2004, 02:27:35 PM »

1 hp = 745.699872 Watts

HP=(torque*RPM)/5252

This formula represents the amount of HP at a given torque value on ther RPM scale up to maximum torque. Not maximum power achievable in an automotive engine. In reality, engine design plays an important factor so the actual maximum horsepower may be less.

Max producable HP is 50% the theoretical maximum producable HP due to heat and friction. Its is the break even point between what is produced and what is loss.

Furball · « **Reply #257 on:** March 23, 2004, 05:02:04 PM »

Is there an index page to this thread? have i just completely missed the bit where ripsnort drives the car?

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #258 on:** March 23, 2004, 05:06:01 PM »

LOl no Rip never came back with his driving bit.

I have driven one.. Fantastic!

hblair · « **Reply #259 on:** March 25, 2004, 08:48:02 AM »

All this car talk has got me wanting to finish up my rx-7 project. Had to knock off of it a few weeks ago. I've got the 302 in the car, mounts made and all, AND I've got the headers flipped backwards shooting forward and over over to the passengers side where there's a ford powerstroke turbo

. I'm gonna have 400+ horseys with about 8lbs. of turbo boost in a 2900 lb car. I lowered the X-member enough that the engine just does clear the hood. It'll look like a regular ol 88 rx-7 on the outside but will have a little more "mmmphh" to it.

Gonna paint it all over and slick it up. Prolly paint the mldgs too. Gonna keep the factory wheels and all tho.

I made the mistake of puling my wifes van in the shop a week or so ago. Was gonna fix a dent in the rear gate, now I've got the whole van almost ready to paint lol. Then when I get it done I've got to finish up an 03 dodge truck I bought wrecked. So, it'll be a good 3 weeks before I can play with the mazda again.

What happened to the photos of your car wldthing? I was wanting to see it.

lazs2 · « **Reply #260 on:** March 25, 2004, 08:51:30 AM »

sounds good hblair.. was wondering what that thing weighed. What are you using for tranny and rear end?

lazs

Mini D · « **Reply #261 on:** March 25, 2004, 09:13:24 AM »

Hblair... did you ever get going on your dad's roadster again?

MiniD

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #262 on:** March 25, 2004, 11:08:53 AM »

Hi HB!!!
We need pics.

Mitsu · « **Reply #263 on:** March 25, 2004, 12:20:41 PM »

I was being bothered about Forester STi and Impreza WRX STi.
But I finally selected Forester STi, I'm completely satisfied that I bought it.

I still really love Impreza, if I have more money...ahhhh.

Mitsu · « **Reply #264 on:** March 25, 2004, 12:24:44 PM »

BTW, a Forester STi is targeted for Japanese market. It has 2.5L Turbo engine which Impreza WRX STi USA Ver has. It is tuned for Japan's road conditions though.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #265 on:** March 25, 2004, 12:39:12 PM »

Mitsu post pics please.

My friend just got a Forester XT, same engine as Forester STi. I wish he would have waited for the Forester STi, but XT is still pretty cool.

Mitsu · « **Reply #266 on:** March 25, 2004, 12:56:39 PM »

Vipermann · « **Reply #267 on:** March 25, 2004, 01:01:40 PM »

Yes Hblair please post pics. I used to have an 88 RX-7. I really enjoyed that car, I wish I still had it. Traded it for this

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #268 on:** March 25, 2004, 01:01:50 PM »

Yeah baby!
Needs gold wheels though.

Mitsu · « **Reply #269 on:** March 25, 2004, 01:03:04 PM »

A Forester STi puts out 265hp power and 278lb/feet torque.
It is the monster of SUV. It is like SUBARU's Porsche Cayenne S.