S2000 VS. SRT-4(discussion)
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^^i thought the SRT4's ECU tended to override boost controllers unless you flashed or reprogrammed it? at least I remember reading something to that effect on srtforums.com. so basically, getting JUST a boost controller won't do much magic for the SRT4.
a resident SRT4 troll may correct me....
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,Sep 18 2005, 04:50 PM
what can the SRT4 get for 80 bucks that makes it substantially faster?
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I guess I just do not care how fast you can make an SRT-4 go in a straight line, its still just a Neon. We all know which car in a comparsion of the SRT-4 and the S2000 is the better overall sports car. If I wanted a quarter-mile monster I probably would have bought something with a V8.
That is what I love most about the car. Four cylinders, capabale of high-13s naturally aspirated, and a suspension that I have witnessed be dominant in stock form at a SCCA event...and on empty two-lane roads. It is the perfect combination of all aspects of a sports car, and its affordable as well.
Yep, I am a hater. Neons will always suck, in any shape or form. You can agree or disagree, but I don't believe too many women are going to take a second look at you in a SRT-4....because all they see is a Neon.
That is what I love most about the car. Four cylinders, capabale of high-13s naturally aspirated, and a suspension that I have witnessed be dominant in stock form at a SCCA event...and on empty two-lane roads. It is the perfect combination of all aspects of a sports car, and its affordable as well.
Yep, I am a hater. Neons will always suck, in any shape or form. You can agree or disagree, but I don't believe too many women are going to take a second look at you in a SRT-4....because all they see is a Neon.
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As I always say, any turd can drive a car for stop light ot stop light in a straight line. Ask Mr SRT4 to play follow the leader and head over to a nice twisty road. You'll never see him again unless you pull over to pee or get gas. 
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,Sep 18 2005, 03:41 PM
^^i thought the SRT4's ECU tended to override boost controllers unless you flashed or reprogrammed it? at least I remember reading something to that effect on srtforums.com. so basically, getting JUST a boost controller won't do much magic for the SRT4.
a resident SRT4 troll may correct me....
a resident SRT4 troll may correct me....
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Originally Posted by 9kFever,Sep 18 2005, 08:58 PM
The spring mod which is a couple bucks will let them boost 15 psi to redline. Just a wastegate will make huge improvements with boost to 18 psi or so.
and even then, an S2000 will still stay with the SRT4 and pull on the top end. so i guess $80 won't do it.