Originally Posted by
turbotrev
Most 500-550hp spec cossies on T4 or GT30 type turbos all have around the 400-450lbft of torque figure.
Everyone says torque is want you want more of blah blah blah but I don’t believe that’s always true, get a nice big wide hp powerband and a high torque figure doesn’t matter that much.
Look at some of the quickest cossies out there and they are all ‘older spec’, Chris Lockes GT30 setup with very similar power to Jim’s old saff is one of the quickest if not the quickest rwd cossie over a quarter mile.
Ive not driven a ‘big torque’ spec cossie but Imo they probably just feel quicker because of the early peak torque but in reality they ain’t.... but I get they probably feel nicer to drive
Cheers Paul
My mk2 focus had 462lb had it took down to 425 ld and spread better it drives superb now to before more traction more power to the road win especially being gay wheel drive lol