For guys with 300+ rwhp FDs
I can say that when you reach 300RWHP that is a good place to start thinking about drivabilty and comfort verses all power. Just think.. 300 RWHP = about about 350 flywheel HP. Not many cars boast that.
My car makes just over 300 with 11.5 PSI boost and a stock catalytic converter, Pettit ECU, bolt ons, ported engine, custom intercooler and Y-pipe with an 11.5 AFR all the way to redline. A little rich but certainly safe. I am very happy with this reliable HP number readily available and comfortable.
I used to drag race and had it tuned (PFC at the time) and it made more HP at much larger boost levels. But now I prefer just enjoying the car and driving it daily now.
My car makes just over 300 with 11.5 PSI boost and a stock catalytic converter, Pettit ECU, bolt ons, ported engine, custom intercooler and Y-pipe with an 11.5 AFR all the way to redline. A little rich but certainly safe. I am very happy with this reliable HP number readily available and comfortable.
I used to drag race and had it tuned (PFC at the time) and it made more HP at much larger boost levels. But now I prefer just enjoying the car and driving it daily now.
Big Daddy!!!
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by roadsterdoc
Just a point of reference. This time last year, Steve Kan was tuning my car with me driving. It was at night and a cool 34 degrees outside. My eyes almost popped out when I saw the boost gauge hit 15psi at 2500 rpm! We repeated it several times. No single setup is going to do that!
Mods with stock sequential twins: M2 intake & pipes, Med SMIC, 850s x4, Power FC, dp, high flow cat and RB duals.
Mods with stock sequential twins: M2 intake & pipes, Med SMIC, 850s x4, Power FC, dp, high flow cat and RB duals.
How do you get 15psi at 2500rpms on the stock twins. Please explain that.
R.K.
I am at 375RWHP @ 13lbs of boost and it is plenty for me, I dont even run that too much I usually run 10LBS and that is enough...I only do 13lbs setting on the BC if I race something fast..
Rotary Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: New York
Originally Posted by Rated R1
I bought a miata a few months ago. I drive that for a few days and that really makes the RX-7 and my STi seem fast again. Problem solved and I don't have to mod the car anymore.
I'm looking forward to that 300-350rwhp mark when I decide to dive in, sequentially too!
Originally Posted by PhoenixDownVII
LOL Yea, or better yet, drive something like I do, a 91 Integra...it'll help solve the mod'ing problem.
I'm looking forward to that 300-350rwhp mark when I decide to dive in, sequentially too!
I'm looking forward to that 300-350rwhp mark when I decide to dive in, sequentially too!
i know what you guys mean. i drive a box truck for work (i deliver furniture). when i hop in my fd at the end of the day it feels great.
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