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i don't remember anyone claimin 20hp from a k&n, could someone that has dual exhaust post a dyno sheet to shut this guy up. are the hundreds of other people on this site with exhaust mods making this up. i doubt it.
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Re: exhaust system
Originally posted by Shounen
Opening the intake and the exhaust can provide quite a substantial power gain, even on an N/A.
Opening the intake and the exhaust can provide quite a substantial power gain, even on an N/A.
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Originally posted by wpgrexx
i don't remember anyone claimin 20hp from a k&n.
i don't remember anyone claimin 20hp from a k&n.
could someone that has dual exhaust post a dyno sheet to shut this guy up. are the hundreds of other people on this site with exhaust mods making this up. i doubt it.
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ok then
Stock N/A RX-7 is approx 150 HP (86-88) and Approx 16.8 1/4.
Not a fast car by any means, and if you look around the forum people are always saying "these n/a's are so slow".
A fully bridgeported N/A with exhaust, intake and added fuel can do 14.01 easily. I doubt any N/A pulls 14.01 with just exhaust and intake, but they can easily get that 16.8 down to a 15.4-15.6 just from exhaust and intake and that is a decent gain in 1/4 mile time.
Although I think I speak for a lot of RX-7 guys when I say that I don't care about 1/4 mile times, only actual track times and auto-X times.
Stock vs Stock mustangs will beat an N/A, slap on an exhaust and intake and your hanging with the 15.4-15.8 mustangs. N/A
I prefer the Turbos which can do high 14->low 15 stock.
But comparing rotaries to Piston engines, not very easy.
Not a fast car by any means, and if you look around the forum people are always saying "these n/a's are so slow".
A fully bridgeported N/A with exhaust, intake and added fuel can do 14.01 easily. I doubt any N/A pulls 14.01 with just exhaust and intake, but they can easily get that 16.8 down to a 15.4-15.6 just from exhaust and intake and that is a decent gain in 1/4 mile time.
Although I think I speak for a lot of RX-7 guys when I say that I don't care about 1/4 mile times, only actual track times and auto-X times.
Stock vs Stock mustangs will beat an N/A, slap on an exhaust and intake and your hanging with the 15.4-15.8 mustangs. N/A
I prefer the Turbos which can do high 14->low 15 stock.
But comparing rotaries to Piston engines, not very easy.
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Originally posted by wpgrexx
why are you here if you are such a hater
why are you here if you are such a hater
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Re: ok then
Originally posted by Shounen
But comparing rotaries to Piston engines, not very easy.
But comparing rotaries to Piston engines, not very easy.
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that is spoken like a true domestic owner. technology is our friend, try using it someday. if displacement was the most important thing why are f1 engines so small
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not true
Rotaries work differently than piston engines.
You can't compare the two by saying "My 1.3 L rotary makes 142 HP stock" and then saying that "My 1.3 Piston engine makes 75 Hp stock".
That comparison won't work because a rotary and a piston engineering is so different.
I look at it like this, a 2 rotor has the same potential as a V6, and a 3 rotor as a V8. However, the way the rotary is designed you will get more HP gains from opening the air than on a piston engine. (signifiacantly more? I have never tested this).
However, to say "there is no replacement for displacement" is a very uneducated quote...
Porcshe has a 1.8 L 4 cylinder Turbo that makes around 340-350 HP.
Displacement is one way to get more HP. Adding Cylinders (or rotors) is another way to get more HP.
But nothing beats pure engineering. American Muscle cars get thier HP from their very well crafted engines by upping the displacement.
People like porsche refine the engineering to replace the need for displacement.
Refining the engineering on an N/A Rotary 2 rotor can make it keep up with stock V8's.
Displacement is not always better.
You can't compare the two by saying "My 1.3 L rotary makes 142 HP stock" and then saying that "My 1.3 Piston engine makes 75 Hp stock".
That comparison won't work because a rotary and a piston engineering is so different.
I look at it like this, a 2 rotor has the same potential as a V6, and a 3 rotor as a V8. However, the way the rotary is designed you will get more HP gains from opening the air than on a piston engine. (signifiacantly more? I have never tested this).
However, to say "there is no replacement for displacement" is a very uneducated quote...
Porcshe has a 1.8 L 4 cylinder Turbo that makes around 340-350 HP.
Displacement is one way to get more HP. Adding Cylinders (or rotors) is another way to get more HP.
But nothing beats pure engineering. American Muscle cars get thier HP from their very well crafted engines by upping the displacement.
People like porsche refine the engineering to replace the need for displacement.
Refining the engineering on an N/A Rotary 2 rotor can make it keep up with stock V8's.
Displacement is not always better.
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Originally posted by wpgrexx
if displacement was the most important thing why are f1 engines so small
if displacement was the most important thing why are f1 engines so small
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where do u get these numbers guy, and didn't u say earlier that the track is the most important place. be consistent, you are getting dumber and dumber
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Re: not true
Originally posted by Shounen
Rotaries work differently than piston engines.
Rotaries work differently than piston engines.
t compare the two by saying "My 1.3 L rotary makes 142 HP stock" and then saying that "My 1.3 Piston engine makes 75 Hp stock".
I look at it like this, a 2 rotor has the same potential as a V6, and a 3 rotor as a V8. However, the way the rotary is designed you will get more HP gains from opening the air than on a piston engine. (signifiacantly more? I have never tested this).
[quote]to say "there is no replacement for displacement" is a very uneducated quote...
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There really isnt, compare a 514 460 based engine to a 1.3L Turbo Rotary engine. Who do you thinks going to win with the engine in the same car?
Displacement is one way to get more HP. Adding Cylinders (or rotors) is another way to get more HP.
But nothing beats pure engineering. American Muscle cars get thier HP from their very well crafted engines by upping the displacement.
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perfect example.
The perfect example of engineering being important over displacement:
13 B 1989-1991 had 168 HP
the NEW 13B in the RX-8 is N/A and makes 280 HP.
That is over 100 HP gain simply by using lighter rotors, and some changes in the engineering design of the intake and exhaust porting.
You won't see any stock mustangs keeping up with the RX-8. (With the exception of the Cobra R).
13 B 1989-1991 had 168 HP
the NEW 13B in the RX-8 is N/A and makes 280 HP.
That is over 100 HP gain simply by using lighter rotors, and some changes in the engineering design of the intake and exhaust porting.
You won't see any stock mustangs keeping up with the RX-8. (With the exception of the Cobra R).
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Originally posted by wpgrexx
where do u get these numbers guy, and didn't u say earlier that the track is the most important place. be consistent, you are getting dumber and dumber
where do u get these numbers guy, and didn't u say earlier that the track is the most important place. be consistent, you are getting dumber and dumber
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Although I hate to side with the guy who is pissing everyone off, there really is no replacement for displacement. You say it's technology. The B16A has more technology than other 1.6 liters, so it puts out more power. Well, the B18C has the same technology and more displacement, so it has more power, and more importantly, more torque. Other people say that boost is the replacement for displacement...top fuel cars have boost and large displacement, and last I heard, 6000 horsepower is nothing to shake a stick at.
If displacement was no big deal, then why would a bunch of us, including myself, have a hard-on for the 20B?
If displacement was no big deal, then why would a bunch of us, including myself, have a hard-on for the 20B?
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Re: perfect example.
Originally posted by Shounen
You won't see any stock mustangs keeping up with the RX-8. (With the exception of the Cobra R).
You won't see any stock mustangs keeping up with the RX-8. (With the exception of the Cobra R).
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Originally posted by UniqueTII
top fuel cars have boost and large displacement, and last I heard, 6000 horsepower is nothing to shake a stick at.
top fuel cars have boost and large displacement, and last I heard, 6000 horsepower is nothing to shake a stick at.
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But to make the 6000hp, look and see what kind of engine they got to hold it, it aint no 1.3L. Back in the 80s they allowed turbo bb engines to race, needless to say, they dont allow them anymore
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first you said the street means nothing the track means everything and that a rx will get smacked on the track, then you said maybe only on the track, so what is it.
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like I said.
that is why I said Displacement is not always better.
It is a very good way to achieve more power, but it is not always the best solution.
Depends if you want a "6000 HP" dragster monster with a huge engine, or a 400 HP Three rotor for Auto-X and Road Racing.
I would never argue that displacement is a bad thing, but in the area of the Mustang, I would have to say that a little more engineering and a little less displacement could have been possible...while not necesarilly practical.
Either way we can all agree:
Turbo = More power
Displacement = More Power
Engineering refinement = More power
etc. etc. Some manufacturers prefer Engineering over displacement.
Believe me when I say I would much prefer going to a higher displacement 3 rotor than re-engineering the 2 rotor.
It is a very good way to achieve more power, but it is not always the best solution.
Depends if you want a "6000 HP" dragster monster with a huge engine, or a 400 HP Three rotor for Auto-X and Road Racing.
I would never argue that displacement is a bad thing, but in the area of the Mustang, I would have to say that a little more engineering and a little less displacement could have been possible...while not necesarilly practical.
Either way we can all agree:
Turbo = More power
Displacement = More Power
Engineering refinement = More power
etc. etc. Some manufacturers prefer Engineering over displacement.
Believe me when I say I would much prefer going to a higher displacement 3 rotor than re-engineering the 2 rotor.
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Being right does not equal the necessity to be an ***. If you want people to see things your way, you have to just display the facts and let them tell the story...
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Re: Re: perfect example.
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Or the 2003 cobra which puts out more power then the R. And why dont you see how much it costs to create that engine, then turn around and look how much it costs to make a v8 powered engine and see how much money you'll have left over after making a v8 w/ more power.
Or the 2003 cobra which puts out more power then the R. And why dont you see how much it costs to create that engine, then turn around and look how much it costs to make a v8 powered engine and see how much money you'll have left over after making a v8 w/ more power.
Mazda Prefered to refine the engineering, and I respect them for that.
Ford prefered to spend less money on the engineering aspect. I respect that too. But just like Intel and thier pentium chip, sooner or later they will have to re-engineer in order to get further.
Porsches aren't cheap for nothing. More money into engineering.
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Displacement is the easy way out to make a car affordable.
But I still stand that displacement is not always better. There is a replacement...just costs more.
edit: although it is much nicer when Displacement, Turbo, and engineering is put together. =) = Porsche
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