370 vs 135

MightyBobo · 04-25-2009, 06:30 AM

Generally what you're looking for is a nice, broad power band with plenty down low. Peak power means nothing - you want the power spread out well throughout the WHOLE powerband, or a large chunk of it preferably. Peak power may sound cool because all you hear about is, "ZOMG I HIT 800 WHP TODAY" - nevermind the fact that at 5K RPM, it was making 200 WHP....5.5K RPM was 400 WHP...and 6K RPM was 700 WHP. Thats just an example really, and a typical power band you'd see in a BIG turbo car. The 370's powerband isnt bad, and i think with some tuning done to the VVTL system (getting it to open a bit sooner), it might spread that power out a bit better...

Anyway, I'd really have to see the power band, but its possible the 135 makes more power/torque down low, especially when the turbos kick in (which, being stockers, probably doesnt take too long...).

BTW, Im fairly sure the 370 won the fight in the handling department, hands down.

04-25-2009, 06:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 54	Generally what you're looking for is a nice, broad power band with plenty down low. Peak power means nothing - you want the power spread out well throughout the WHOLE powerband, or a large chunk of it preferably. Peak power may sound cool because all you hear about is, "ZOMG I HIT 800 WHP TODAY" - nevermind the fact that at 5K RPM, it was making 200 WHP....5.5K RPM was 400 WHP...and 6K RPM was 700 WHP. Thats just an example really, and a typical power band you'd see in a BIG turbo car. The 370's powerband isnt bad, and i think with some tuning done to the VVTL system (getting it to open a bit sooner), it might spread that power out a bit better... Anyway, I'd really have to see the power band, but its possible the 135 makes more power/torque down low, especially when the turbos kick in (which, being stockers, probably doesnt take too long...). BTW, Im fairly sure the 370 won the fight in the handling department, hands down. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.