fitting larger front speakers in first gen
ok with a 2200-2400 pound car you would need about 145-165 horsepower (at the wheels?)to get a 14.4 timeslip @ 95mph.
this, as far as I know, is not doable with a stock port, even if we're talking good intake and exhaust.
I do not think that a street port with a nikki can get over 180 at the motor.
peejay says he got 135hp on his stock carb street port. I forget if that is at the wheels though.
that all said I do beleive a 12a can beat a Cobra. If the 7 driver is good and the 'stang driver cannot drive.
Just my $.02, somebody tell me if my numbers or thoeries are wrong.
this, as far as I know, is not doable with a stock port, even if we're talking good intake and exhaust.
I do not think that a street port with a nikki can get over 180 at the motor.
peejay says he got 135hp on his stock carb street port. I forget if that is at the wheels though.
that all said I do beleive a 12a can beat a Cobra. If the 7 driver is good and the 'stang driver cannot drive.
Just my $.02, somebody tell me if my numbers or thoeries are wrong.
Originally posted by yayarx7
ok with a 2200-2400 pound car you would need about 145-165 horsepower (at the wheels?)to get a 14.4 timeslip @ 95mph.
ok with a 2200-2400 pound car you would need about 145-165 horsepower (at the wheels?)to get a 14.4 timeslip @ 95mph.
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From: Fort Branch, Indiana
Oh **** then what am I gonna run at 275hp in a 2400lb car + my fat butt?
Holy ****, im starting to get anxious now, and if anyone wonders why the hell I sit the whole weekend on this forum, well I got my 4 year old and we tried that 'play in the garage while daddy works on the motor' Well turned my back and he was trying to put a stick in the air intake. Rounded up my 4 year old and headed back in the house
Be glad when he gets a wee bit older he will become a GREAT helper ... Just right now, i dont feel like fetching nuts/bolts/sticks outta the motor
Anyone blame me?
Holy ****, im starting to get anxious now, and if anyone wonders why the hell I sit the whole weekend on this forum, well I got my 4 year old and we tried that 'play in the garage while daddy works on the motor' Well turned my back and he was trying to put a stick in the air intake. Rounded up my 4 year old and headed back in the house
Be glad when he gets a wee bit older he will become a GREAT helper ... Just right now, i dont feel like fetching nuts/bolts/sticks outta the motor
Anyone blame me?
Originally posted by mar3
Those are stock weights of an RX-7. If the car weighed 1900 lbs, how much would you need, then?
Those are stock weights of an RX-7. If the car weighed 1900 lbs, how much would you need, then?
125 hp to pull off a 14.43 @ 94 mph.
anyone care to tell me i havent added 25 hp to my engine?
I think you need to leave it at that and also write down the threadid # so that the next time this crap starts up you can simply tell the critics to shut up and hit the link....
mike,
When I used cartest I came up with these numbers for my project.
I would expect a 0-60 in the high 4 sec range, running the 1/4 in high 12's low 13's and a top end of 160 - 170 mph.
I used this on cartest assuming 2300 lb FB and using an average of turbo 7 dynosheets.
When I used cartest I came up with these numbers for my project.
I would expect a 0-60 in the high 4 sec range, running the 1/4 in high 12's low 13's and a top end of 160 - 170 mph.
I used this on cartest assuming 2300 lb FB and using an average of turbo 7 dynosheets.
Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
Damn are all you guys thin? Damn am I the onlyt 'big boy' here?
Im 5 10, 185 pounds
Damn are all you guys thin? Damn am I the onlyt 'big boy' here?
Im 5 10, 185 pounds
normally weigh 135-140 but ive been very very stressed lately,
havent been eating good.
it seems like ive been only getting one descent meal a day,
weighed myself today at 124 lbs
with digital scale and still had all my clothes on with my big jacket.
the worst part is im a medium bone frame,so you can only imagine,
i look like a cocaine addict right now,
well thats enough of that.
Originally posted by V8kilr
a car weighing 1900 lbs needs
125 hp to pull off a 14.43 @ 94 mph.
anyone care to tell me i havent added 25 hp to my engine?
a car weighing 1900 lbs needs
125 hp to pull off a 14.43 @ 94 mph.
anyone care to tell me i havent added 25 hp to my engine?
I still dunno about a 160hp stock port 12a.
Good job with the timeslip V8kllr, I retract the flag lol. I agree that you've likely got somekinda ported motor in there...
Yaya,
I'm pretty sure rotaries usually have rather small percentage losses. Look at the FD, 255 flywheel and usually 220-230 to the wheels stock. The SCC FB project car put down a really good number stock too, I can't remember exactly but I think it was approx. 95 to the wheels. So he might only need around 140-145 flywheel to make 125 to the wheels. That IS definitely possible with a stock port, albeit not likely with a stock carb.
That said though, are you assuming a 1900 weight with driver? That is very light indeed, but I know nothing about lightening FBs so I won't comment.
Hehehe me too man... I've been sick for 2 weeks and have been going like a **** writing exams and papers for a month. I'm normally around 160 but I feel like about 140 right now lol.
at 25% loss
I'm pretty sure rotaries usually have rather small percentage losses. Look at the FD, 255 flywheel and usually 220-230 to the wheels stock. The SCC FB project car put down a really good number stock too, I can't remember exactly but I think it was approx. 95 to the wheels. So he might only need around 140-145 flywheel to make 125 to the wheels. That IS definitely possible with a stock port, albeit not likely with a stock carb.
That said though, are you assuming a 1900 weight with driver? That is very light indeed, but I know nothing about lightening FBs so I won't comment.
i look like a cocaine addict right now,
Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
Damn are all you guys thin? Damn am I the onlyt 'big boy' here?
Im 5 10, 185 pounds
Damn are all you guys thin? Damn am I the onlyt 'big boy' here?
Im 5 10, 185 pounds
---> yayarx7, auto trannies suffer that kind of parasitic drag loss from friction. Stick cars generally won't unless they're running a combo that has a ton of extra weight for durability introduced into the drivetrain, ie., Jericho tranny, Moser axles, heavy drag slicks, etc., all at the same time...
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Originally posted by Richard Miller
mike,
When I used cartest I came up with these numbers for my project.
I would expect a 0-60 in the high 4 sec range, running the 1/4 in high 12's low 13's and a top end of 160 - 170 mph.
I used this on cartest assuming 2300 lb FB and using an average of turbo 7 dynosheets.
mike,
When I used cartest I came up with these numbers for my project.
I would expect a 0-60 in the high 4 sec range, running the 1/4 in high 12's low 13's and a top end of 160 - 170 mph.
I used this on cartest assuming 2300 lb FB and using an average of turbo 7 dynosheets.
Well I was at work and seen an FC I dont wanna race... DONT FLAME HIM, he was really cool. Hes got a small block Chevy built to the HILT. I bet this car is fast, I got some pics of it, but this is probally not the right forum for em.
I think maybe I need some MORE STRESS, i could stand loosing my beer gut I have accumulated
Oh and Mar3, he also threw a piece of gravel into the air intake hose, I got it out, but damn he PISSED daddy off. Put it this way he wont ever touch it again, he knows better now
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From: Memphis, TN - wishin' i was back in Ft Worth
just for ***** and giggles, i ran on 3/14/2K2 and got a 15.161 @93.29mph...i missed 3rd..damn ghost gear b/t 3rd and 5th. still beat impala ss-15.818 @ 88.20mph. second go around i beat a fox body mustang (probably a 92 model)
with a 14.857 @ 93.25mph to his 15.636 @ 90.57mph. all this with a measley ole '85 GSL.
with a 14.857 @ 93.25mph to his 15.636 @ 90.57mph. all this with a measley ole '85 GSL.
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From: North Jersey
I'm 17 6'-3" 210 lbs, also "perfectly ratioed" I'm the quiet tough guy at school, no one ***** with me.
Everyone who sees my car wonders how the hell I fit in it, I'll tell ya how my hair rubs the damn headliner and my right knee hits both the steering wheel and parking brake. I don't care it's worth it first gen's are the coolest car ever made, hands down.
Everyone who sees my car wonders how the hell I fit in it, I'll tell ya how my hair rubs the damn headliner and my right knee hits both the steering wheel and parking brake. I don't care it's worth it first gen's are the coolest car ever made, hands down.







