andy130

iTrader: (2)

i was ring about a rs turbo i seen for sale an the chap said he got it it upto 150? its a 200 bhp car, just wondering if he bull shiting?

Chip

iTrader: (3)

IF its a genuine 200bhp and is geared suitably, then I dont see why not.

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

Yeah it will need a longer FD and bigger wheels than standard but yes should do.

Ben26

without a doubt it will do it

andy130

iTrader: (2)

what FD is used for it mate? 16"alloys?

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

Just checked and with the stock FD of 3.82 all you need is 16's 195/45 and at 6400rpm (stock limiter) you would hit exactly 150mph.

155lee

iTrader: (10)

How did he measure the speed,with the original ford speedo?

Ben26

agreed but when u chip an RST u wipe the limiter yea , so u can go faster

jonny s2

iTrader: (12)

as long as its setup properly and correct gearbox etc....

andy130

iTrader: (2)

yes an top speed runs can kill engines iirc? only if there not been setup

Adam.

like this thread, i will be watching

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

I've done it in my old xr3i easy, i would say it has more to do with the engine build than the HP

Adam.

Do t mean to offend mate but do the clocks even hit near 150? on a xr3i?

Mike Kerbey

iTrader: (1)

they dont even hit 150 on an rs turbo do they???

andy130

iTrader: (2)

fiesta's yes but not 100% sure about escorts

Mike Kerbey

iTrader: (1)

Escorts go up to 140

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

When the needle goes past 140 and is continuing around by the mph sign lol

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

No.
What do you mean mate? Doesnt matter how well you build the engine if it doesnt put out enough power it will never pull to the limiter in 5th..... which you need to

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

Don't really know what you mean there, the way an engine is put together is imperative to how it performs.

But my first comment was not how it was put together i was meaning the build spec really.

My engine was built to rev - steel components, ARP throughout, fully balanced, peened, knife endge etc - the head was optimum ports, valves, matched, guides, solid lifters, custom cam and would rev out the std gauge.

Transmission was uprated clutch in a custom box - a mix of S1, RS2k (i think it was), and Diesel final gears

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

What I mean is a normal 105bhp XR3i will never hit the limiter in 5th and do 150mph no matter how well it's put together lol
But your build spec is another story, very impressive to hit 150mph in a NA CVH
Would love to see how and were it makes power, dont supose you have a graph do you?

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

Regarding the original context, he was probably suggesting that based on the fact that he has been 'off the clock', so assumed that to mean about 150mph. Mine used to reach that point with another cog to go.

Fact is, the original speedo is a good way out. From all the top speed events I have done, I can tell you that most 'tuned' RST's do 148mph and of course you need to make further changes to alter this. Removing or raising the rev limit isn't really enough, since you need to be able to pull past 6250 anyway, which most 200bhp RST's won't really do. It's all academic anyway, because the chances are in this case that it was as I said and not that he has carried out a proper test with calibrated equipment.

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

A long time ago i owned that car 1998, never had power runs as it was never about figures years ago it was more what it was like on the road and it was good the level of components in the block and head were the very best on the market.

As above all guestimates readings of the std gauge

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

Fair play Brammer, would of been nice to see it's curve just for interest sake, never really looked at any tuned NA CVH's.

faisal

love that 3 door mate BRAMMER. ALSO ABOUT THIS 150MPH thing i dontsee how it makes sense i have around 200bhp on a zetec 2.1 engine t3 turbo running 14psi etc dont no how i managed to have it at 140mph so quick. not sure but it would have done a bit more maybe 150mph which would have ben way off the clock, dont understand as in mags rs turbos running alot more bhp etc only get like 140 tops unless its really beefed up which get like 145 etc,,,, wondering if the ford guages are obviously lying a bit lol maybe if u strapped a proper speed guage ull get 20mph lesss or so ???????????

rsmark86

iTrader: (3)

well fuck doing 150mph in a 26 yr old s1 lol i will stick with standard gearing lol

but out of intrest what would a 280bhp 1600cvh running t34 ect and cts stage 2 box and 205/40 17s do top end.... i think its got s2 gearing with ib5 bits ect

faisal

well fuck doing 150mph in a 26 yr old s1 lol i will stick with standard gearing lol

but out of intrest what would a 280bhp 1600cvh running t34 ect and cts stage 2 box and 205/40 17s do top end.... i think its got s2 gearing with ib5 bits ect


TRY IT AND LET US KNOW LOL im guessing around 155 maybe 160

i know someone with 1 running 310bhp he got 165 on proving grounds but not sure about his gearing

BRAMMER

iTrader: (23)

165 in an Escort, I think I'd pass on that lol

rsmark86

iTrader: (3)

same here mate when i built my n/a cosworth powered mk2 escort i had a 3.54 diff with 5 speed and it felt like it was going to rip in half lol so i put a 4.1 with lsd and my god when launching you couldnt steer lol but only done like 100mph at 9000rpm lol

RyanML

6400rpm limiter on an rst? are fiestas different then?

essexRSTSouthend

Part of the fun doing stupid speeds lol.They were built for 0 to 60 rather than top speed.The more bhp you got,the faster you get to your limiter.Not enough bhp,then you wont use all the final drive.Use a Sat nav if you not got correct equipment.

essexRSTSouthend

Dont forget Torque too. :-p

rsmark86

iTrader: (3)

i dont see the point of having a rs that does 165mph because your going to prison if you get caught .... unless its for a track car...

i would rather aload of accelation

The Youth.

iTrader: (1)

isn't the limiter on the rotor arm on an rst just like an xr3i back in the day.
tis on a spring that pushes out??

steve

essexRSTSouthend

There is a limiter on rotor arm but not all have it there.So ive been told in the past.

Tim

iTrader: (1)

my car was about 250 when it first went in perf ford did 154 at bruntingthorpe just beat christians 153 if i remember right dunno clock goes all the way round and hits the needle stop but you keep going lol.this was in 2004.on 17,s lol
tim

Tim

iTrader: (1)

here you go in the wet to which was fun lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rTPNBWmWuw

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

I love the title Tim... "154.3 mph @ brunters beatin christians 153 " lol

essexRSTSouthend

Love the video!! Spinning at the start.Classic!

turbojoe69

am i abit late to reply on this??

oh well, my s2 hit off the clock on the m5 toward taunton one early evening in perfect conditions it was still picking up...slowly...

it was only when i thought the sunroof was about to flip out and the glass cave in that i actually let off!

felt good though! even in a 20 year old car

essexRSTSouthend

Where to get a decent speed reader? thats my question...