VVEL Cracking?

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You're making me jealous with that discussion

I think the engine is pretty limited even with FI, but that's a discussion for another day.

Another 20 or so horses through the midrange would be fantastic for the trackability of the Z, especially if the powerband was smooth-- which it should be if they get all the tuning figured out.

I definitely agree, but it is what it is. At least FI will put you in the 450whp range which is kind of the "sweet spot" for a street-driven 3100-3300lb car.

haggomyeggo · 03-30-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think mid-range would benefit the most. An extra 10-15 whp at mid-range would go a long way for improving the driveability of the N/A cars.

But you're right... the 3.7 is very limited unless you go FI. In the end it's the cheapest and most effective way to get meaningful power out of the car.

i want to feel the difference in the car with a few mods but yeah if you could get some power to come in between 2500-4500 rpm, the car would feel a lot quicker

Red__Zed · 03-30-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I definitely agree, but it is what it is. At least FI will put you in the 450whp range which is kind of the "sweet spot" for a street-driven 3100-3300lb car.

Yeah, for sure. Especially if you're looking to run tighter road courses, the Z doesn't even really need much more than 300whp. I think I'd be happy with a legit 300whp with a smooth powerband.

haggomyeggo · 03-30-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I definitely agree, but it is what it is. At least FI will put you in the 450whp range which is kind of the "sweet spot" for a street-driven 3100-3300lb car.

im really looking forward to seeing Dixon Cider's car whenever he gets it back from GTM. a roadster with that kind of power should be pretty awesome.

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah, for sure. Especially if you're looking to run tighter road courses, the Z doesn't even really need much more than 300whp. I think I'd be happy with a legit 300whp with a smooth powerband.

Agreed.

Red__Zed · 03-30-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Agreed.

I'm actually lying. I will never be happy with any carexcept a mustang

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'm actually lying. I will never be happy with any carexcept a mustang

I know man, I know.

BTW I have the summers back on so if you want to take mine for a spin you can.

Red__Zed · 03-30-2011, 03:43 PM

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I know man, I know.

BTW I have the summers back on so if you want to take mine for a spin you can.

Dude, I'll be more than happy to help you wrap your ****ing mustang around a tree

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Dude, I'll be more than happy to help you wrap your ****ing mustang around a tree

As long as we die togetherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr r

haggomyeggo · 03-30-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah, for sure. Especially if you're looking to run tighter road courses, the Z doesn't even really need much more than 300whp. I think I'd be happy with a legit 300whp with a smooth powerband.

but maybe 2-3 hundred lbs lighter??

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

but maybe 2-3 hundred lbs lighter??

That would be silly expensive.

Red__Zed · 03-30-2011, 03:47 PM

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As long as we die togetherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr r

Red__Zed · 03-30-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That would be silly expensive.

I think the brakes add like 120 lbs, that is easy weight to take off. I think there are probably at least 100 lbs of airbargs I could remove too.

haggomyeggo · 03-30-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That would be silly expensive.

well if someone didnt put a crap ton of sound deadening in the rear of the car......

370Zed superleggera!!!

Red__Zed · 03-30-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

well if someone didnt put a crap ton of sound deadening in the rear of the car......

370Zed superleggera!!!

The worst part is "crap ton" isn't even an expression, there is literally 2,000 pounds of human feces being used to dampen sound.

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