Originally Posted by
cossynut2
Very good times but it sounds like you have said,it must have a close ratio gearbox like my Sons 380 bhp Subaru Impreza , you are changing gear all the time but for rallying it works well.
The problem is not so much the ratios (well partly first gear) but the engine has an intake restrictor. Imagine having a 3.4cm pipe on your air box thats what I have.
This chokes the engine at 5500rpm so peak power is at 3600rpm and the shift point is 5500rpm in each gear.
But, it is designed to travel from 0-100mph and back down quickly and regularly. Very few long held straights.
Rally cars need punch out of corners.
This engine is less than 300hp.