Why go to the trouble? ...........

My5ABaby · 02-14-2011, 10:37 AM

Sure a 20B swap is expensive, but how much have you spent on your engine to get it to where it's at? I'm not arguing that it tends to be overkill, but let's compare apples to apples.

RETed · 02-14-2011, 10:42 AM

I concur...
With the weight and suspension set-up, 300...350hp makes for a very FUN drive.
It's enough power to walk away from over 90% of the cars out there.
But...
It's always been ingrained by society to be the best...the fastest...#1...
It all ends up being mostly bragging rights in the end.
How many of us can handle 500...600hp safely?
I'll be the first to admit it scares me.

About the 20B specifically...
The added torque is a plus.
The 13B out of boost doesn't have the torque that the extra rotor provides.
I'm not talking about all-out race conditions, but daily driving just putting around on the street...
It's nice to not have to downshift all the time.

-Ted

My5ABaby · 02-14-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RETed

How many of us can handle 500...600hp safely?
I'll be the first to admit it scares me.

I'll be honest, my S4 N/A is the fastest car I've ever really driven, but sometimes that's even a bit much. Granted, you get used to what you're driving, but still.

***Herblenny*** · 02-14-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed

I concur...
With the weight and suspension set-up, 300...350hp makes for a very FUN drive.
It's enough power to walk away from over 90% of the cars out there.
But...
It's always been ingrained by society to be the best...the fastest...#1...
It all ends up being mostly bragging rights in the end.
How many of us can handle 500...600hp safely?
I'll be the first to admit it scares me.

I agree with you Ted.. my skill level is right around 300 rwhp on the FD...

That being said, I also agree regarding anything above that being just to show off... Hence why I'm building a 20B.. But mainly for 'show' purpose (hopefully 600RWHP). But I know, its not going to be fun except going straight line.

RotorDad · 02-14-2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed

I concur...
With the weight and suspension set-up, 300...350hp makes for a very FUN drive.
It's enough power to walk away from over 90% of the cars out there.
But...
It's always been ingrained by society to be the best...the fastest...#1...
It all ends up being mostly bragging rights in the end.
How many of us can handle 500...600hp safely?
I'll be the first to admit it scares me.

-Ted

Honestly I have driven numerous cars in the 600+ range without any issues, but anything more then 350-400 in a street driven RX7 is over kill. Big numbers without the rest of the equation is pointless.

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