I4 vs. V8: Redux
02-13-2006, 07:31 AM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by MerF
I didn't say never, I said very un-common. The people arguing are telling me that any run-o-the-mill 4 banger cna do it.
02-13-2006, 07:51 AM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by Brian T
Of course not, but all you have to do is buy a hatch or CRX, throw a k20 or maybe a modified B18 and you'll run 12s full interior. I mean the run-o-the-mill 8-cylinders aren't running 12s either.
02-13-2006, 09:43 AM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by smooshie butt
What do you consider run of the mill 8 cylinders, buick roadmasters? Most performance v8 powered american cars can get into the 12's with boltons.
02-13-2006, 01:08 PM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by smooshie butt
What do you consider run of the mill 8 cylinders, buick roadmasters? Most performance v8 powered american cars can get into the 12's with boltons.
02-13-2006, 01:14 PM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by smooshie butt
What do you consider run of the mill 8 cylinders, buick roadmasters? Most performance v8 powered american cars can get into the 12's with boltons.
02-13-2006, 01:15 PM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by Yell88CRXsi
If that was the case then "most" V8 powered cars wouldn't get their asses handed to them by a simple EF hatch with a B16 swap.
02-13-2006, 01:15 PM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by MerF
You realize bolt-ons are more than just an Intake and a catback? Yes, a Mustang with only an intake filter and catback will lose that race anyday...but with true power-adding bolt-ons, MOST performacen oriented V-8 domestics will win the race.
02-13-2006, 01:23 PM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by Brian T
Hum how about one of the most popular v8-powered American cars ever: the Mustang? It doesn't do it with just bolt-ons. Merf's LT1 doesn't do it either.
For instance, take a LT1 F body: Longtube headers, 3" Y pipe, 3" Exhaust, CAI, Gears, sticky tires. You'll easily be into the 12's. If you have an auto, its even easier, even with a low powered LT1.
C MY 4D has a 4.6 GT in the 12's with nothing but boltons and sticky tires.
02-13-2006, 01:25 PM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by Yell88CRXsi
So what do you consider a "bolt on"? and "most" V8 powered american cars need alittle more than simple bolt ons to run 12's. If that was the case then "most" V8 powered cars wouldn't get their asses handed to them by a simple EF hatch with a B16 swap. Remember, you said most!
Dont generalize each car is all I'm saying, saying that it takes alot to get a v8 powered domestic into the 12's isnt a correct statement.
02-13-2006, 01:27 PM
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Re: Fast N/A 4 cylinders in the area?
Originally Posted by Brian T
Well what the fuck do you consider a bolt-on? Cams?
Headers, X pipes, Catbacks, Pulleys, CAI, Gears, Throttle Body's, tires, stall's, suspension work.