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Originally Posted by s2krevhard9k,Aug 7 2008, 03:14 PM
in your guys opinion what is the biggest let down about turbocharging your car? Also if i go inline pro could i even get the car to pass smog?
I'd never own a NA S2000 again, unless it was stroked and had ITBs maybe - but it would be less $$ to slap a turbo on it instead....
What does it take to pass smog in Texas? OBDII? Kneepads?
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Originally Posted by 4evertopless,May 29 2009, 05:27 AM
Lol for 15k? I have an easy solution.
Put an Ls1 v8 in the car. 400hp, 400ftlbs with just a reflash, intake and custom exhaust(Which you will need to fit it in the car anyways)
Low mileage ls1 pullouts (With t56 transmission) run 4-5k. Call Hinson Supercars and they will help you, or your local shop, with what you need to put it all together. They will probably be the best place to get your motor mounts fabbed as well.
Total price, after all is said and done, probably 10-12k, cheaper if you sell your f20 pullout. You will have one of the most reliable high power setups in the world, and more torque than your little heart could ever desire.
Oh, and if you simply do a battery relocation, you wont upset the 50:50 balance of the car. Ls1 is about 350lbs vs a F20@ about 320lbs, adding a turbo or supercharger changes the cars balance about the same as the LS1 would.
Put an Ls1 v8 in the car. 400hp, 400ftlbs with just a reflash, intake and custom exhaust(Which you will need to fit it in the car anyways)
Low mileage ls1 pullouts (With t56 transmission) run 4-5k. Call Hinson Supercars and they will help you, or your local shop, with what you need to put it all together. They will probably be the best place to get your motor mounts fabbed as well.
Total price, after all is said and done, probably 10-12k, cheaper if you sell your f20 pullout. You will have one of the most reliable high power setups in the world, and more torque than your little heart could ever desire.
Oh, and if you simply do a battery relocation, you wont upset the 50:50 balance of the car. Ls1 is about 350lbs vs a F20@ about 320lbs, adding a turbo or supercharger changes the cars balance about the same as the LS1 would.
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You might be able to pass a tailpipe sniffer turbo... if the tuner knew what the machine was looking for. Stock cat exhaust small injector right afr and timing etc.
Check out the ultimate-racing turbo kit as well if you decided on turbocharging.
Check out the ultimate-racing turbo kit as well if you decided on turbocharging.
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Originally Posted by s2krevhard9k,Aug 7 2008, 03:14 PM
in your guys opinion what is the biggest let down about turbocharging your car? Also if i go inline pro could i even get the car to pass smog?
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Originally Posted by devs2k,Aug 6 2008, 01:23 PM
the reason we make a lot of power with what seems like not that much torque is because of our high revving engines!
its all starting to make sense
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It's torque delivered to the rear wheels that counts.
At 90mph an S2000 with F20C at 9,000 rpms, making only 200 ft. lbs. of torque, would be delivering ~1,214 ft. lbs of torque to the rear wheels. This assumes the stock 4:10 rear differential, 3rd gear ratio of 1.481, and a 24" tire.
A C6 vette at 90mph needs to provide 273 ft lbs of torque to deliver the same 1,214 to the rear wheels due to 6,250 rpm redline, 3:42 rear gear, and 1.3 3rd gear. Actually when you consider the weight difference of the cars, the vette needs to produce ~306 ft. lbs of torque.
Big difference
Of course there are other factors to consider, like shifting time, dig vs. role, etc., but the bottom line is that higher engine rpm lets you take advantage of higher torque multiplication and still reach/run a given vehicle speed.
At 90mph an S2000 with F20C at 9,000 rpms, making only 200 ft. lbs. of torque, would be delivering ~1,214 ft. lbs of torque to the rear wheels. This assumes the stock 4:10 rear differential, 3rd gear ratio of 1.481, and a 24" tire.
A C6 vette at 90mph needs to provide 273 ft lbs of torque to deliver the same 1,214 to the rear wheels due to 6,250 rpm redline, 3:42 rear gear, and 1.3 3rd gear. Actually when you consider the weight difference of the cars, the vette needs to produce ~306 ft. lbs of torque.
Big difference
Of course there are other factors to consider, like shifting time, dig vs. role, etc., but the bottom line is that higher engine rpm lets you take advantage of higher torque multiplication and still reach/run a given vehicle speed.
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Originally Posted by rrk0818,Aug 6 2008, 03:48 PM
What do you want? daily driver
What are your goals? 300-400
How much do you have to spend? 10k-15k
Do you want something you could upgrade in the future? yesAre emissions an issue? yes
Do you mind permanently modifying your car? no
Is reliability a key concern? very much so
How much work can you do yourself? have it done at a shop in dallas / ft worth area
What is your knowledge/experience level with tuning/installing/turbo setups? not much
Tim
What are your goals? 300-400
How much do you have to spend? 10k-15k
Do you want something you could upgrade in the future? yesAre emissions an issue? yes
Do you mind permanently modifying your car? no
Is reliability a key concern? very much so
How much work can you do yourself? have it done at a shop in dallas / ft worth area
What is your knowledge/experience level with tuning/installing/turbo setups? not much
Tim
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