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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FoxHondaRider
damn theres some powerful hamster wheels! Ive seen an S2000 put down 600ft lbs.

not street driven

iv'e seen a ford fiesta with more then that so your point is null and void.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Garrett
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iv'e seen a ford fiesta with more then that so your point is null and void.
I beg to differ. And whats up with everyone and torque? Torque gets you off the line and its what you feel. HP makes you go fast.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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im willing to bet that 600wtq s2000 made 1500whp
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by K20A2
im willing to bet that 600wtq s2000 made 1500whp
Nah it was like 836WHP.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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WTF you need alot of HP for? Please explain? You trying to break land speeds? It only takes a good amount of HP to get down, but TRQ is always a must, drag, circuit, anything... c'mon....


TRQ>HP IMO
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by edmel89
WTF you need alot of HP for? Please explain? You trying to break land speeds? It only takes a good amount of HP to get down, but TRQ is always a must, drag, circuit, anything... c'mon....


TRQ>HP IMO
I disagree. Look at cars that feel fast because they have more torque but would get walked like they are standing still with something half the torque but more HP. Its about what it does, not how it feels, which most people cant seem to understand. If I wanted torque I'd buy a diesel truck.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FoxHondaRider
I disagree. Look at cars that feel fast because they have more torque but would get walked like they are standing still with something half the torque but more HP. Its about what it does, not how it feels, which most people cant seem to understand. If I wanted torque I'd buy a diesel truck.

hp and torque are only a small part of the equation. i'm more interested in power to weight ratio and the ability to actually plant the power.

i've seen 250 horsepower RX-7's walk 600+ horsepower trailer queens.
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Originally Posted by Garrett
hp and torque are only a small part of the equation. i'm more interested in power to weight ratio and the ability to actually plant the power.

i've seen 250 horsepower RX-7's walk 600+ horsepower trailer queens.


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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 05:10 AM
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Torque isn't such a huge deal. But a nice powerband makes a big difference
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Garrett
hp and torque are only a small part of the equation. i'm more interested in power to weight ratio and the ability to actually plant the power.

i've seen 250 horsepower RX-7's walk 600+ horsepower trailer queens.
I gotta check my pulse, I actually agree with something you said
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