Power, whether measured as HP, PS, or KW is what accelerates cars and gets it up to top speed. Power also determines how far you take a wall when you hit it
Engine torque is an illusion.
We went bigger injectors because I didnt want to risk it on the track, the plan latter on is FI so I changed them to injectors that flow 365cc from the 20v that flow 290cc, may actually have to go sard etc injectors latter on but if we go FI will be going a methanol/water injection kit as well.
I just want a reliable engine for a year or so and decide either to rebuild it as a NA stroked to 1.8litre(approx 240fwhp) with heaps of revs and a cr box or go turbo(290-340fwhp & 300ft/lb of torque) which will involve upgrading the whole drivetrain as the torque will destroy the running gear at the present moment. Either combination with a 780kg dry weight equals a decent power to weight ratio
Just want to get the car on the track and work out what works and what doesnt, we have virtually rebuilt it, so no set up has been done yet on suspension and brakes etc and getting to know the car and getting braver with it.
Circuit racing is bloody expensive but its the best fun you can have with your clothes on.
Dont really know if the injectors were running at 100% but the tuner said they were nearly at their maximum and they had to be upgraded, he basically said the motor was on the limit and it wouldnt be safe.
Last edited by charged; 08-12-2007 at 06:55 AM.
SA IPRA cars 15, 25, 51 & 77
Sharperto Racing IP Corollas
http://www.sharperto.com.au/
OK well that certainly sounds more likely...
Actually I am bloody jealous that you are faced with the descision you are faced with... I wish I had the money to go racing but alas the coming project promises to swallow all resources for some time into the future.
If it was me though... I would go turbo!
Power, whether measured as HP, PS, or KW is what accelerates cars and gets it up to top speed. Power also determines how far you take a wall when you hit it
Engine torque is an illusion.
Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."
If thats the case then
DON'T GO TURBO!
I always liked high revving screamers anyways...
Why are turboes equated to 2.5 times displacement? that means they assume he is running 1.5 Bar boost minimum probably closer to 1.8-2 Bar realistically to get 2.5 times the static displacement.
Power, whether measured as HP, PS, or KW is what accelerates cars and gets it up to top speed. Power also determines how far you take a wall when you hit it
Engine torque is an illusion.
i think it's because you can just wind the boost up, it helps keep a level playing field i think
Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."
Basically setting the car up for U1600 class, so I can get a feel for the car and if i want to go faster in a few years upgrade it then. I might be having a ball in the u1600 class and wont worry about going in the over 2 litre class.
The classes and rules for IPRA can be found here
Rules for IPRA
If you can get into racing before you get married with a mortgage, children etc like clutch has its a much better way of doing it. I can afford it now but even now there is budget constraints(wife ) and I've cut back on a few things. But its the best fun you can have.
Link to the nephews turbo cars
Robs KE30 3sgte Corolla
Clints KE55 3sgte Corolla
SA IPRA cars 15, 25, 51 & 77
Sharperto Racing IP Corollas
http://www.sharperto.com.au/
Yep 1.7 is the multiplication factor 1.6 x 1.7 = 2.72 or class c 2001-3000cc
SA IPRA cars 15, 25, 51 & 77
Sharperto Racing IP Corollas
http://www.sharperto.com.au/
Once fanboyism infects you it impares all your judgement.
It's like being drunk, you lack common sense and everyone laughs at you.
Not surprising. One of the main things a chip can do is increase spark advance. If they did that too much, or he didn't change to better fuel, or his engine was not to factory spec, the constant detonation would take its toll pretty quick. Chip manufacturers can't produce a chip that's right for every vehicle. Vehicle conditions, available fuel, how you drive... there's so many things that affect it. If you really want a chip to make a difference, it's got to be custom. Small changes don't change much and big ones can screw you up big time.
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