Cost per HP gained? 0-60 reduction per HP?

kenchan · 09-09-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Actually a lot closer to .1 sec per 100 lbs in the power weight range.

Online calculator:

0-60 mph Calculator - 060calculator.com

yah, i posted wrong. i meant to type 0.1sec per 100lbs... not 0.5sec.

200lbs is not going to net you 1full sec of improvement. lol that would be too easy for them.

Lug · 09-09-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i posted wrong. i meant to type 0.1sec per 100lbs... not 0.5sec.

200lbs is not going to net you 1full sec of improvement.

If it did, I'd finally have enough real motivation to shrink down my big fat ***!

Zsteve · 09-09-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

If it did, I'd finally have enough real motivation to shrink down my big fat ***!

you and me both.

mrrrkva · 09-09-2010, 11:32 PM

Ok, The Million $$ question SIMPLY stated!!! Lets name the BEST bang for your buck in order!!!!!! 1-10. What are the CHEAPEST things we can do to our Z to gain HP!!!

6spd · 09-07-2010, 06:35 PM

i think 0-60 times are meant more for magazine entertainment than anything else. i can think of a hundred different, better ways to calculate value per dollar, and sinking $$ into a car is not one of them, hehe!

Zsteve · 09-07-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

i think 0-60 times are meant more for magazine entertainment than anything else. i can think of a hundred different, better ways to calculate value per dollar, and sinking $$ into a car is not one of them, hehe!

to each his own. I have friends that spend money in ways I never would and they wouldnt spend money on things I do.

6spd · 09-07-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

to each his own. I have friends that spend money in ways I never would and they wouldnt spend money on things I do.

totally right, to each his own.

WarmAndSCSI · 09-08-2010, 02:30 PM

This thread is asinine and retarded. /thread

cab83_750 · 09-08-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

This thread is asinine and retarded. /thread

For some of us, we would like to know what other benefits we get IN ADDITION TO additional horsepower.

6spd · 09-08-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

This thread is asinine and retarded. /thread

i give this thread a one and her asinine!

WarmAndSCSI · 09-08-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

For some of us, we would like to know what other benefits we get IN ADDITION TO additional horsepower.

Yes, and that's reasonable, except it's not exactly a deterministic outcome.

It's so unpredictable, that it's not even funny.

Point in case. My 550 WHP FWD piece of junk could only pull a 4.3 sec 0-60 in its prime, even with impeccable driving. It's hard to predict 0-60 performance.

Besides, if you actually line up two cars that run relatively disparate 0-60 times (let's say 5 sec 0-60 vs. 6 sec 0-60), the distance that separates them really isn't that great or even noticeable until you hit higher speeds.

6spd · 09-08-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Besides, if you actually line up two cars that run relatively disparate 0-60 times (let's say 5 sec 0-60 vs. 6 sec 0-60), the distance that separates them really isn't that great or even noticeable until you hit higher speeds.

absolutely. the difference, visually, between a civic and a civic si is minimal, just like the difference between a 370z and a gtr is minimal. only after a distance greater than that covered up to 60 mph will there be a distinct difference.

cab83_750 · 09-08-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Yes, and that's reasonable, except it's not exactly a deterministic outcome.

It's so unpredictable, that it's not even funny.

Point in case. My 550 WHP FWD piece of junk could only pull a 4.3 sec 0-60 in its prime, even with impeccable driving. It's hard to predict 0-60 performance.

Besides, if you actually line up two cars that run relatively disparate 0-60 times (let's say 5 sec 0-60 vs. 6 sec 0-60), the distance that separates them really isn't that great or even noticeable until you hit higher speeds.

With all due respect, and I didn't mean to be funny:

Say I buy a bone stock Z, I put a twin turbo, raising the HP to say 500hp, with all $8000+ upgrades, what tangible and measurable benefits do I tell to justify my expenditures?

6spd · 09-08-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

With all due respect, and I didn't mean to be funny:

Say I buy a bone stock Z, I put a twin turbo, raising the HP to say 500hp, with all $8000+ upgrades, what tangible and measurable benefits do I tell to justify my expenditures?

tangible, well, if you get a thrill out of racing/speed/acceleration/noise/etc than that is the "tangible" gain. There is little more than that really. Many do it for respect, many do it for pleasure or as a hobby. Only you can answer why you do it, or want to do it.

wilsonp · 09-10-2010, 05:21 PM

Some guesses:

1. K&N Drop-ins $80/5HP = $16 / HP
2. Berk HFC $550/15HP = $36.66 / HP

09-09-2010, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
mrrrkva Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staunton, Va Posts: 23 Drives: 370z sports pkg 6spd Rep Power: 18	LETS just get down to the QUESTION!!! Ok, The Million $$ question SIMPLY stated!!! Lets name the BEST bang for your buck in order!!!!!! 1-10. What are the CHEAPEST things we can do to our Z to gain HP!!!

09-07-2010, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	i think 0-60 times are meant more for magazine entertainment than anything else. i can think of a hundred different, better ways to calculate value per dollar, and sinking $$ into a car is not one of them, hehe! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

09-08-2010, 02:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 20	This thread is asinine and retarded. /thread __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

09-10-2010, 05:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Some guesses: 1. K&N Drop-ins $80/5HP = $16 / HP 2. Berk HFC $550/15HP = $36.66 / HP __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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