Forged Performance: Project 370Z Race Car Build!!

RCZ · 08-05-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

RCZ, insightful as always!

hahaha, sorry, I need to stop typing my thoughts out.

But seriously, 800lbs is a ridiculous amount of weight...its 24% off.

How can I be somewhat insightful here...hmm...

At 2515lbs and 332hp it has a power/weight ratio of .13hp/lb or 7.57lb/hp.
That is the same as 290kg/ton.

Cars that are in this range include:

Morgan Aero 8: 4.5s to 60 and 12.7 quarter
Marcos LM500: 4.7s to 60
Ferrari 575 Maranello: 4.2s to 60 and 12.5 quarter
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
AC Cobra 427
2001 Acura NSX V6 4.5 12.9
1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 4.5 13.2
2003 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 4.5 12.9

So if Forged were to throw a seat and run it at the track, expect something along the lines of a 4.4 0-60 and a 12.5 quarter.

Thats if they didn't add any power....

shabarivas · 08-05-2009, 12:48 PM

its quite crazy to think of it like that - but im close to throwing all my **** out the car and going for a spin

nogoodname · 08-05-2009, 12:50 PM

that's nuts....lol

travisjb · 08-05-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

its quite crazy to think of it like that - but im close to throwing all my **** out the car and going for a spin

GO FOR IT!

I've got my car half way gutted... and it is DEFINITELY faster... I think that will show at the track this weekend... it is a short 1.1 mile track with like 15 cars on at once so plenty of opportunity for passing... will have video up this weekend

Ryan@Forged · 08-05-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

hahaha, sorry, I need to stop typing my thoughts out.

But seriously, 800lbs is a ridiculous amount of weight...its 24% off.

How can I be somewhat insightful here...hmm...

At 2515lbs and 332hp it has a power/weight ratio of .13hp/lb or 7.57lb/hp.
That is the same as 290kg/ton.

Cars that are in this range include:

Morgan Aero 8: 4.5s to 60 and 12.7 quarter
Marcos LM500: 4.7s to 60
Ferrari 575 Maranello: 4.2s to 60 and 12.5 quarter
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
AC Cobra 427
2001 Acura NSX V6 4.5 12.9
1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 4.5 13.2
2003 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 4.5 12.9

So if Forged were to throw a seat and run it at the track, expect something along the lines of a 4.4 0-60 and a 12.5 quarter.

Thats if they didn't add any power....

lol! Awesome post

That's the kind of stuff I like to see

Pumpkinhead · 08-05-2009, 03:07 PM

Can't wait to see the results of you guys putting in one of your built blocks with higher compression and forged internals. I think with the gains that have been seen from just installing the Stillen breathing mods and no tune, you guys should have no problem cracking 350whp on this baby with your motor modifications and a custom CBE with a tune/supporting mods. 8500 RPM Redline anyone? What a beast this could be.

Sharif@Forged · 08-05-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

GO FOR IT!

I've got my car half way gutted... and it is DEFINITELY faster... I think that will show at the track this weekend... it is a short 1.1 mile track with like 15 cars on at once so plenty of opportunity for passing... will have video up this weekend

Short tracks+light cars=fun! It's always fun to piss off the higher whp cars and the short tracks.

Sharif@Forged · 08-05-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpkinhead

Can't wait to see the results of you guys putting in one of your built blocks with higher compression and forged internals. I think with the gains that have been seen from just installing the Stillen breathing mods and no tune, you guys should have no problem cracking 350whp on this baby with your motor modifications and a custom CBE with a tune/supporting mods. 8500 RPM Redline anyone? What a beast this could be.

Yes indeed....There is much speed to be had with proper setup, and testing time. Adding power is the easy part, IMHO. We'll see how fast this beast will go soon enough!

t-ray · 08-05-2009, 11:43 PM

Are you gonna stick with the stock gears?

travisjb · 08-06-2009, 09:47 AM

Hey Sharif, on another thread, we were talking about potential weight savings from de-pining unnecessary wiring... did you guys already pull wiring? how much weight do you think this saved?

Also, are you going to remove or replace the bumper supports with lighter weight setup?

Sharif@Forged · 08-06-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-ray

Are you gonna stick with the stock gears?

Yes, stock gears, gearbox, and ring/pinion. The OEM Nissan stuff has proven race worth, so no plans to upgrade.

Sharif@Forged · 08-06-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Hey Sharif, on another thread, we were talking about potential weight savings from de-pining unnecessary wiring... did you guys already pull wiring? how much weight do you think this saved?

Also, are you going to remove or replace the bumper supports with lighter weight setup?

The OEM bumper crash beams are fairly lightweight aluminum. Believe it or not, we actually want to maintain the front and rear OEM crash protection, and it's very good at absorbing energy. Hopefully we wont be putting it to the test, but spins, offs, and bumps are all part of the game.

All the uneeded harnesses are unplugged, depinned, and removed. Not saving much weigh there, but it does clean things up nicely.

Ryan@Forged · 08-06-2009, 10:42 PM

I think we have done almost everything we can on weight savings. We had the car up on the lift late today and were struggling to find even the smallest part that we could remove. The car was obviously designed to be as light as possible.

shabarivas · 08-07-2009, 11:53 PM

and what was it?

Mike · 08-08-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Short tracks+light cars=fun! It's always fun to piss off the higher whp cars and the short tracks.

Jeremy should never have bet me against you at little dega! How about those 18s I need?

08-05-2009, 03:07 PM	#186 (permalink)
Pumpkinhead Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 8 Drives: 05 Silverstone Z Ent Rep Power: 16	Can't wait to see the results of you guys putting in one of your built blocks with higher compression and forged internals. I think with the gains that have been seen from just installing the Stillen breathing mods and no tune, you guys should have no problem cracking 350whp on this baby with your motor modifications and a custom CBE with a tune/supporting mods. 8500 RPM Redline anyone? What a beast this could be. __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." -Friedrich Nietzsche

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Hey Sharif, on another thread, we were talking about potential weight savings from de-pining unnecessary wiring... did you guys already pull wiring? how much weight do you think this saved? Also, are you going to remove or replace the bumper supports with lighter weight setup? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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