How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
06-15-2006 | 02:00 PM
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How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
Ok, so Ive been trying to find a setup that Im comfortable to beat he hell out of with my FD.
First it was custom twins. They had a great power curve but the nast 4.5k transition would always throw the balance off in the car
Second was a TO4R single kit. Great power and not much lag but then you fall into the whole "when is the rotary going to go boom" and tuning nightmare.
So, now comes japan chassis and suspension design with good ol american redneck power
This was the car before the madness
Now
Removing the old powerplant
Bare Bay
New fun! - engine out of a Vette
Car As It Is Now
Attempting To Clean The Bay
Engine Build Time
First it was custom twins. They had a great power curve but the nast 4.5k transition would always throw the balance off in the car
Second was a TO4R single kit. Great power and not much lag but then you fall into the whole "when is the rotary going to go boom" and tuning nightmare.
So, now comes japan chassis and suspension design with good ol american redneck power
This was the car before the madness
Now
Removing the old powerplant
Bare Bay
New fun! - engine out of a Vette
Car As It Is Now
Attempting To Clean The Bay
Engine Build Time
Last edited by su_maverick; 06-15-2006 at 02:02 PM.
06-15-2006 | 02:02 PM
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From: v.b.
Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
some of the pics aren't working. pretty car though
06-15-2006 | 02:03 PM
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you put what, where?
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Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
fixed the links
06-15-2006 | 02:21 PM
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From: Fredericksburg
Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
ok so is the question: how much torque? the car looks amazing. the torque depends on what you are doing with the car
06-15-2006 | 02:35 PM
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Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
Track, AutoX and my weak attempt at drifting lol
estimated power 430whp 400+ wtq
estimated power 430whp 400+ wtq
06-15-2006 | 03:00 PM
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Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
And yes there is a reason I posted it here. Since this car will be set up for corner carving I will be needing some advice from everyone as to the setup..
06-15-2006 | 03:07 PM
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From: Bad News/IOW
Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
looks sick. reminds me of the LS1 powered fd that was in the last USCC competition. gonna need alot of suspension work. what do you have already as far as suspension and drivetrain? i don't think that mazda rear end will hold for long with that gm slug in there.
06-15-2006 | 03:14 PM
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From: Fredericksburg
Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
well if your doing auto x or drifting or any other track type sport, its mainly in suspension. i see you have coilovers and a front strut tower bar. is there any thing else suspension wise you have.
06-15-2006 | 07:31 PM
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Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
I think i jus made a mess in my pants.... lol... Want to see some vids in the future if not a ride along.... lol...
06-15-2006 | 07:33 PM
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From: va beach
Re: How much torque is too much?- Project LSX-7
whad ya do with the old engine?