Supra V160 Getrag Conversion
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Originally Posted by teamxcelap2' timestamp='1318608988' post='21070435
Yes, I know the difference between 5th and 6th gear (dumbass). The online calculators are good and all. But I have a stock engine, wheels, diff, and tranny and have personally seen the speedo flickering between 147/148 bouncing on the rev limiter. There is no way in hell a stock S2K, of any year, will do 176mph. If you boost it, you'll hit your top speed sooner. But without changing gear ratios or redline, the S2000 is a gear limited car. Plus, why would any manufacturer gear a car for that high a speed when it doesn't have the power to get there? The Supra option is great for the guys going FI with the power to fly past the stock top speed. But factory trim will not do it. AP1's higher redline will give it a slightly higher speed. Not 28 mph though. Just saying.
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Originally Posted by JUSTINTHECOASTIE' timestamp='1318628444' post='21071534
[quote name='teamxcelap2' timestamp='1318608988' post='21070435']
Yes, I know the difference between 5th and 6th gear (dumbass). The online calculators are good and all. But I have a stock engine, wheels, diff, and tranny and have personally seen the speedo flickering between 147/148 bouncing on the rev limiter. There is no way in hell a stock S2K, of any year, will do 176mph. If you boost it, you'll hit your top speed sooner. But without changing gear ratios or redline, the S2000 is a gear limited car. Plus, why would any manufacturer gear a car for that high a speed when it doesn't have the power to get there? The Supra option is great for the guys going FI with the power to fly past the stock top speed. But factory trim will not do it. AP1's higher redline will give it a slightly higher speed. Not 28 mph though. Just saying.
Yes, I know the difference between 5th and 6th gear (dumbass). The online calculators are good and all. But I have a stock engine, wheels, diff, and tranny and have personally seen the speedo flickering between 147/148 bouncing on the rev limiter. There is no way in hell a stock S2K, of any year, will do 176mph. If you boost it, you'll hit your top speed sooner. But without changing gear ratios or redline, the S2000 is a gear limited car. Plus, why would any manufacturer gear a car for that high a speed when it doesn't have the power to get there? The Supra option is great for the guys going FI with the power to fly past the stock top speed. But factory trim will not do it. AP1's higher redline will give it a slightly higher speed. Not 28 mph though. Just saying.
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The purpose was the show how fast or high the transmission could spin, focus more on the transmission's potential speed and NOT the engine's speed
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Thanks. In my build, I plan to change the stroke, so my redline won't exceed 8k rpm. But if gearing is close in the low gears then it should be a pretty smooth transition on the street. Don't think I'd have the balls to try 230+ in my car, but being able to pull hard past all the 155-limeted cars will be sweet. Lol.
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Yes, I know the difference between 5th and 6th gear (dumbass). The online calculators are good and all. But I have a stock engine, wheels, diff, and tranny and have personally seen the speedo flickering between 147/148 bouncing on the rev limiter. There is no way in hell a stock S2K, of any year, will do 176mph. If you boost it, you'll hit your top speed sooner. But without changing gear ratios or redline, the S2000 is a gear limited car. Plus, why would any manufacturer gear a car for that high a speed when it doesn't have the power to get there? The Supra option is great for the guys going FI with the power to fly past the stock top speed. But factory trim will not do it. AP1's higher redline will give it a slightly higher speed. Not 28 mph though. Just saying.
There are many reasons why a manufacturer would gear a car for a higher speed than it can achieve. Fuel Economy being a big factor. Being geared to a higher speed = less engine speed while cruising on the highway, less noise, wear, etc...
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Originally Posted by JUSTINTHECOASTIE' timestamp='1318628444' post='21071534
[quote name='teamxcelap2' timestamp='1318608988' post='21070435']
Yes, I know the difference between 5th and 6th gear (dumbass). The online calculators are good and all. But I have a stock engine, wheels, diff, and tranny and have personally seen the speedo flickering between 147/148 bouncing on the rev limiter. There is no way in hell a stock S2K, of any year, will do 176mph. If you boost it, you'll hit your top speed sooner. But without changing gear ratios or redline, the S2000 is a gear limited car. Plus, why would any manufacturer gear a car for that high a speed when it doesn't have the power to get there? The Supra option is great for the guys going FI with the power to fly past the stock top speed. But factory trim will not do it. AP1's higher redline will give it a slightly higher speed. Not 28 mph though. Just saying.
Yes, I know the difference between 5th and 6th gear (dumbass). The online calculators are good and all. But I have a stock engine, wheels, diff, and tranny and have personally seen the speedo flickering between 147/148 bouncing on the rev limiter. There is no way in hell a stock S2K, of any year, will do 176mph. If you boost it, you'll hit your top speed sooner. But without changing gear ratios or redline, the S2000 is a gear limited car. Plus, why would any manufacturer gear a car for that high a speed when it doesn't have the power to get there? The Supra option is great for the guys going FI with the power to fly past the stock top speed. But factory trim will not do it. AP1's higher redline will give it a slightly higher speed. Not 28 mph though. Just saying.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xvqI_mqlH8
Ap1 top speed = ~174
Ap2 US spec top speed = ~150
anyways back to topic this thing is gonna be sick. cant wait to see street vids!!!!
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I think you meant to type 158 instead of 148 or there is something wrong...
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Oh my gosh. No. I know how to type. I know how to read a speedometer. I know how to shift into 6th gear. I don't know why everyone is trying to convince me of some different reality. I was there. I know what it did. I'm not getting this from a blog post, I didn't calculate it from some random numbers a guy said are correct. I am speaking from personal experience. I suppose next you all are going to tell me I drive a black car and GPW is a mis-label. If your car went faster, I'm happy for you. Move on.