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Nov 24, 2001 | 02:08 AM

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Re: Turbocharger? (Merlin522)

Maybe, but I'll remain the doubting Thomas.

I have a lot of traction problems, even with big gumballs in back, on the Firebird. So I thought I'd build the Corvette's big block with a little less down low and a little more on the top end to test that theory too. I'm sure even that will have traction problems, but it'll have far more energy above 5500 rpm than the big brutal Pontiac does. I won't have funny car power like you will, but I'll have enough to make the Corvette very quick and fast. I still haven't figured out how I'm gonna keep my license with these two cars.

That 0-65 mph run, by the way, was spinning the tires the entire time. I have trouble believing it was running that quick at a mile in altitude, but if it actually was, then strong torquey launches is nothing to scoff at.

Nothing against Jenny... but I'd have to see it to believe it. I've been able to out-accelerate turbo Supras, turbo Porsche 911's, and turbo Lotus Esprit's in my small block Corvette up to 100 mph. Just imagine the carnage with a torquier engine!

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Nov 24, 2001 | 02:44 AM

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Re: Turbocharger? (MoMo)

I hear you. At this point I'm just guessing, so until I can get the thing out there & try, it's all conjecture. I would have truly enjoyed watching you get that ticket though - except for the ticket part :) Cop had to be grinning inside the whole time...

Nov 24, 2001 | 03:32 AM

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Re: Turbocharger? (MoMo)

Apples to oranges.... Your effective RPM range is from 2500-6500 rpm. A supras redline is at about 8K. So i still have a 3K spread in RPM to work with ;). Food for thought. Otherwise i agree.

Merlin- me drive the "Beast" hmmm :D :blueangel: . U know my rule: only if it's on JUICE!!! :eek: hahaha j/k. I better double check w/ my insurance they'd cover me for that much!!!

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Nov 24, 2001 | 04:07 AM

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Re: Turbocharger? (Jenny)

Jenny - Keep in mind that the redline on Merlin is also around 8,000 rpm so there really isn't any advantage there. As for the NO2, I actually had the audacity to ask my engine builder if we could incorporate one of those 500HP systems. He basically stared at me with a bewildered look & said "NO". Aside from wanting to send me to Belleview Hospital for a mental checkup, the reason is that we're going to have enough problems tuning all the electronics, 4,200 cfm etc without adding the juice to the mix. Besides, I think having enough power will be the least of my worries!

Nov 24, 2001 | 04:19 AM

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Re: Turbocharger? (Merlin522)

There is no doubt in my mind that you could pretty much blow anything in this world away. But 8K rpm!! WOW! My point simply, was that i'd rather have a supra w/ 200hp @ 4Krpm and 800hp@8.5K rpm, than say a Camaro w/ 300hp @2Krpm and 500hp @ a 5.5K redline. :) IF that makes any sense!

Nov 24, 2001 | 04:25 AM

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Re: Turbocharger? (Jenny)

Something to keep in mind - to get a Supra to 800HP requires tons of boost and/or juice. That engine is not going to live very long without some reinforcement. The same boost applied to that Camaro would produce power well over 1,000 HP & tons more torque on the bottom. It would also be cheaper to build. I do respect some of the rice cars, but good old American Muscle is where it's at for me. Nothing sounds like a monster block cranking down the road..

Nov 24, 2001 | 02:08 PM

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Re: Turbocharger? (Merlin522)

The Supra motors are acutally very tough, and will live at 700rwhp all day long. http://www.mkiv.com/readersrides/rea...ard/index.html is a friends of mine's car. The car eventually turned 650 rwhp with out internal mods and not even cam gears. Just a big single and a good fuel system. On the setup shown in the dyno he ran 11.07 at 129 on Hoosier road race slicks, and stiff springs. So the car didn't 60ft. very well. Another local Supra is shooting for 900 rwhp, and is just now pulling the cams to do so. I've watched both Supras run 900cc bikes from red lights and roast the bikes. I don't really like Supras either but I do respect what the cars are capable of.

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