Why build 500+ bhp cossies?
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Had a good chat with my mate today who had a 390bhp saff cossie that he LOVED to drive,now after 2 years its fully built and made 517bhp BUT although its FAST he says it doesnt sound and drive like it used to,says it was a much better car at 390bhp and said it feels punchier now but it built speed quicker at 390bhp..has lag now to so really have to work the revs high which he didnt like,therefore SOLD it to hes cousin who now has it locked away..
Why have a 500bhp cosworth for street use if its not going to perform any better than a 350-400 properly driven one? Also i seen a 450bhp cosworth get its arse whooped by a 340 bhp stage 3 t34 saff at the pod last year.. Now i know a 500bhp cossie would obviously be immense but why is it that a near 400bhp saff would perform near enough the same if not quicker as a road car? why do people build 500bhp cossies top end power when in real situations that power never gets used as half the time it would probably be OFF boost.. very interesting imo .. so whos done it? whats it performed like ? just curious not having a dig
Why have a 500bhp cosworth for street use if its not going to perform any better than a 350-400 properly driven one? Also i seen a 450bhp cosworth get its arse whooped by a 340 bhp stage 3 t34 saff at the pod last year.. Now i know a 500bhp cossie would obviously be immense but why is it that a near 400bhp saff would perform near enough the same if not quicker as a road car? why do people build 500bhp cossies top end power when in real situations that power never gets used as half the time it would probably be OFF boost.. very interesting imo .. so whos done it? whats it performed like ? just curious not having a dig
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I had a 350bhp set up before my 500bhp gt30 on autronics set up the 350 set up was shit slow against how it is now in all ways! As it is now running and holding 2.6 bar it pulls like fuck and is really really fast!
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No never mate not really ever been into the shows and track it's more of a road toy! I'm big into bikes! I have a gsxr1000 that's my main like but before that I had a 98 carb'ed R1 in gear on the move the saff was as quick easy but with 350 never in a million years
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It's just lie people who take drugs, chasing that first few highs and trying to get better than that so raising the game
I'm sure a well speced and set up car can have a decent power and rather than fuck all the fuck me were off but run out of road
I hated the leggy feel of my cossie but love the feel of my Impreza but need more power to have the same shove just at the rpm of my impreza
Then when that happens tg gearbox will need changing and then I'll get bored of the power and I'm back chasing that high
I'm sure a well speced and set up car can have a decent power and rather than fuck all the fuck me were off but run out of road
I hated the leggy feel of my cossie but love the feel of my Impreza but need more power to have the same shove just at the rpm of my impreza
Then when that happens tg gearbox will need changing and then I'll get bored of the power and I'm back chasing that high
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Interesting thoughts, but i guess quicker spool up time on the turbo and good torque will suit fast road configuration. If you like to go fast in a straight line then having a blast on the motorway would suit 500bhp
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I guess it all depends on what the owner is looking for and what it's used for. Yes for some people 350+ BHP is enough and most people would be happy with that but the problem comes when you get used to the power. It becomes mundane and then yoou need a new thrill. Whether or not it's a case of selling and getting something else or improving what you already have (hence the 500+ bhp cars you see)
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All these people who think power full yb's are un reliable laggy and only good for straight line don't have a clue what there on about lol
You have iver simply not been in one or only been in some badly set up torque less heap with a t4 on it and standard brakes and suspension lol
You have iver simply not been in one or only been in some badly set up torque less heap with a t4 on it and standard brakes and suspension lol
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I've looked into the Borg Warner turbos mate and to make then do the numbers ESP on the EVO's you have to push then beyond the capabilities .... Unless going bigger and ruining the spool up of the T34 characteristics ...so still shit for my application so I think
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Never said it wasn't ..... Just spoke to a few evo boys and they said there shit don't bother
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And no it isn't ... We will see 38-39 if kept on this turbo and over 40 if I get a different turbo
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All these people who think power full yb's are un reliable laggy and only good for straight line don't have a clue what there on about lol
You have iver simply not been in one or only been in some badly set up torque less heap with a t4 on it and standard brakes and suspension lol
You have iver simply not been in one or only been in some badly set up torque less heap with a t4 on it and standard brakes and suspension lol
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lol 2 genuine cars one running 350 hp the other running 500 hp assumeing they are running the power they say they are and built and specced properly once your on boost as long as it stays in boost the 350 hp engine isnt gonna win unless its gonna defy the laws of physics
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i own a 450 hp r32 and a 660 hp r33 and 0 - 100 mph r32 is 10 seconds, r33 is 8 seconds so far, once its on boost the r33 WILL destroy the r32 no question.
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i own a 450 hp r32 and a 660 hp r33 and 0 - 100 mph r32 is 10 seconds, r33 is 8 seconds so far, once its on boost the r33 WILL destroy the r32 no question.
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Thats nonsense or he has a crap Spec. The more Power they have the more grunt they have . Have had 330, 400, 500, 640. 700, 840 conversions they just got faster & faster. Admit over 640 they are difficult to contain on the road as high end pick-up gets silly.
Heres what my 700bhp conversion did to a 460bhp Escort & yes he was trying between the tears
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Mines about the max i'd like it for a 2wd road car on a lower comp, GT3076 engine.
It may not be as quick as some car's out there but it's more than enough, it's mapped right and drives as well at 30 as it does peaking at 36psi - as for stage 3 i hated mine and couldn't wait to get a bigger turbo on
It may not be as quick as some car's out there but it's more than enough, it's mapped right and drives as well at 30 as it does peaking at 36psi - as for stage 3 i hated mine and couldn't wait to get a bigger turbo on
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i think what the op means is the lad didnt get feel the difference was worth all the hassle of going to 500bhp when..........90% .........of the time he felt his old setup was better .
for the everyday car that people dont want to sink 1000,s of pounds into stage 3 gives the best bang for its buck
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how many setups ,engine builds have you had rod ,just because yours got faster/better evertime doesnt mean your previous setup was crap does it![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
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for the everyday car that people dont want to sink 1000,s of pounds into stage 3 gives the best bang for its buck
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how many setups ,engine builds have you had rod ,just because yours got faster/better evertime doesnt mean your previous setup was crap does it
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Thats nonsense or he has a crap Spec. The more Power they have the more grunt they have . Have had 330, 400, 500, 640. 700, 840 conversions they just got faster & faster. Admit over 640 they are difficult to contain on the road as high end pick-up gets silly.
Heres what my 700bhp conversion did to a 460bhp Escort & yes he was trying between the tears
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Heres what my 700bhp conversion did to a 460bhp Escort & yes he was trying between the tears
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if you mean you over took a car with 240bhp less than you on a dual carriage way/motorway in a straight line, then well done
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now try it down some twisty B roads or track,
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what the op is saying is that a low lag 390hp will feel quicker around the streets than a laggy 500+ motor,we are not talking not flat out on a dual carriage way.
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IMO the people that complain that their new big power engine is a turd to drive and their old 3??bhp spec car was faster, do so because they have a badly specd big power engine.
Building a good 3??BHP spec YB isnt difficult, standard engine, T34.63 and lots of boost.
The cams, CR and Turbo all work well together and give a good usable power band.
I imagine that building a 500bhp YB that drives just as good (if not better) is perfectly possible, if you know what your doing.
Ie. The correct cams, turbo, CR and headwork must be chosen.
What most people who try and build a big power engine do is raid the burton power catalog and seek advice from the keyboard tuners, and they end up with a spec like this.
"stage 3" head
Cams that for whatever reason are not suitable for their application
A massive turbo that runs low boost
A CR that they thought sounded good.
Then they wonder why it makes no torque, is laggy and horrible to drive before coming to the conclusion that its the mappers fault![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
Built correctly a 500bhp car will be faster than a 300bhp car regardless of the road.
Building a good 3??BHP spec YB isnt difficult, standard engine, T34.63 and lots of boost.
The cams, CR and Turbo all work well together and give a good usable power band.
I imagine that building a 500bhp YB that drives just as good (if not better) is perfectly possible, if you know what your doing.
Ie. The correct cams, turbo, CR and headwork must be chosen.
What most people who try and build a big power engine do is raid the burton power catalog and seek advice from the keyboard tuners, and they end up with a spec like this.
"stage 3" head
Cams that for whatever reason are not suitable for their application
A massive turbo that runs low boost
A CR that they thought sounded good.
Then they wonder why it makes no torque, is laggy and horrible to drive before coming to the conclusion that its the mappers fault
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Built correctly a 500bhp car will be faster than a 300bhp car regardless of the road.
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im confused?? what did you do to it???
if you mean you over took a car with 240bhp less than you on a dual carriage way/motorway in a straight line, then well done![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
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now try it down some twisty B roads or track,![Wall](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
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what the op is saying is that a low lag 390hp will feel quicker around the streets than a laggy 500+ motor,we are not talking not flat out on a dual carriage way.
if you mean you over took a car with 240bhp less than you on a dual carriage way/motorway in a straight line, then well done
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now try it down some twisty B roads or track,
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what the op is saying is that a low lag 390hp will feel quicker around the streets than a laggy 500+ motor,we are not talking not flat out on a dual carriage way.
Exactly my argument all the time ... Straight line ... Anyone can go quick in a straight line .
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These threads really make me giggle to be honest, no disrespect to ANYONE who posts on them, BUT the T34 350-400 boys will always say their setup is the best and then yes you've geust it
the 500-600 will say theirs are far superior, pretty pointless threads really.
BUT LIKE I SAY, PERSONAL CHOICE.
now let's move on amd talk about fanny's or something
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BUT LIKE I SAY, PERSONAL CHOICE.
now let's move on amd talk about fanny's or something
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IMO the people that complain that their new big power engine is a turd to drive and their old 3??bhp spec car was faster, do so because they have a badly specd big power engine.
Building a good 3??BHP spec YB isnt difficult, standard engine, T34.63 and lots of boost.
The cams, CR and Turbo all work well together and give a good usable power band.
I imagine that building a 500bhp YB that drives just as good (if not better) is perfectly possible, if you know what your doing.
Ie. The correct cams, turbo, CR and headwork must be chosen.
What most people who try and build a big power engine do is raid the burton power catalog and seek advice from the keyboard tuners, and they end up with a spec like this.
"stage 3" head
Cams that for whatever reason are not suitable for their application
A massive turbo that runs low boost
A CR that they thought sounded good.
Then they wonder why it makes no torque, is laggy and horrible to drive before coming to the conclusion that its the mappers fault![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
Built correctly a 500bhp car will be faster than a 300bhp car regardless of the road.
Building a good 3??BHP spec YB isnt difficult, standard engine, T34.63 and lots of boost.
The cams, CR and Turbo all work well together and give a good usable power band.
I imagine that building a 500bhp YB that drives just as good (if not better) is perfectly possible, if you know what your doing.
Ie. The correct cams, turbo, CR and headwork must be chosen.
What most people who try and build a big power engine do is raid the burton power catalog and seek advice from the keyboard tuners, and they end up with a spec like this.
"stage 3" head
Cams that for whatever reason are not suitable for their application
A massive turbo that runs low boost
A CR that they thought sounded good.
Then they wonder why it makes no torque, is laggy and horrible to drive before coming to the conclusion that its the mappers fault
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Built correctly a 500bhp car will be faster than a 300bhp car regardless of the road.
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im confused?? what did you do to it???
if you mean you over took a car with 240bhp less than you on a dual carriage way/motorway in a straight line, then well done![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
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now try it down some twisty B roads or track,![Wall](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
![Wall](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
what the op is saying is that a low lag 390hp will feel quicker around the streets than a laggy 500+ motor,we are not talking not flat out on a dual carriage way.
if you mean you over took a car with 240bhp less than you on a dual carriage way/motorway in a straight line, then well done
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now try it down some twisty B roads or track,
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what the op is saying is that a low lag 390hp will feel quicker around the streets than a laggy 500+ motor,we are not talking not flat out on a dual carriage way.
read the post the op said about getting wooped at pod with 150 hp less, bad start or not all that extra power means much faster acceleration and to beat it in a drag race well it wouldnt happen all things being equal, that video shows 240 hp more and it destroys it its very relevant imo.
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These threads really make me giggle to be honest, no disrespect to ANYONE who posts on them, BUT the T34 350-400 boys will always say their setup is the best and then yes you've geust it
the 500-600 will say theirs are far superior, pretty pointless threads really.
BUT LIKE I SAY, PERSONAL CHOICE.
now let's move on amd talk about fanny's or something![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
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BUT LIKE I SAY, PERSONAL CHOICE.
now let's move on amd talk about fanny's or something
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Buy a Cossie then join the conversation
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