1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

How do I know if my 83 is as fast as it should be?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-28-02, 07:33 AM
  #1  
sold the FD...kept the FB

Thread Starter
 
FD Racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Torrance, CA
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
How do I know if my 83 is as fast as it should be?

I really have no idea if my 83 runs as good as it did when it left the dealer 20 years ago. I know it only has 100hp so i cant expect allot, but what are some signs of a 12a 1st gen that runs "realy well"? It seems to run good; I can chirp second fairly easy, but it doesnt have allot of power for throttle induced oversteer (for fun ). Are there any numbers out there, like 50 to 70 that people go by? I should search this huh?
Old 02-28-02, 08:59 AM
  #2  
standard combustion

 
WackyRotary's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Twin Cities Minnesota
Posts: 1,374
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
0-60 in 9-10seconds. Top speed 115-120. Thats my benchmark for a completely stock 12a.
Old 02-28-02, 01:47 PM
  #3  
Are you Nucking Futs?

 
yayarx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Abilene, TEXAS
Posts: 1,235
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Get a Gtech pro meter, go to a strip, or get on a dyno. Any other means will not be accurate. You can use 3rd gear or 4th gear pulls on a stretch of road to measure your car and use that as a base line for future tuning and or modifications but cannot use that measure against others unless they are on the same stretch of road at about the same time.

Just my $.02
Old 02-28-02, 07:34 PM
  #4  
Driven a turbo FB lately?

iTrader: (1)
 
MIKE-P-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Branch, Indiana
Posts: 6,444
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Well if you can beat Chevetes and old Sentras, everything else smokes you then it runs good... LOL
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM
Aramir
New Member RX-7 Technical
24
10-18-15 02:39 AM
Devon Murray
New Member RX-7 Technical
1
09-26-15 08:15 AM



Quick Reply: How do I know if my 83 is as fast as it should be?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:53 AM.