Building An 11 Second Car
07-14-2003, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Dont_Be_A_Rikki' date='Jul 13 2003, 02:06 PM
[quote name='Fd3BOOST' date='Jul 13 2003, 06:26 AM'] In case anyone forgot. Rikkis old rx-7 ran 11.7.
It was a ported engine on stock twins set up non sequentail.
It was his daily driven car. He drove it in DC traffic everyday from Maryland over to his work (PFS) in Manassas Va.
He never broke down on the 11 second engine either.
That only proves to me that its all in parts and tunning.
So I simply answer your question.
Yes you can build a reilable 11 sec RX7, and I want to add that you dont necessarily need anything other than stock turbos to do it.
There was a guy at rotorfest that was claiming 400 on stock engine and turbos.
Did anyone ever confirm that?
It was a ported engine on stock twins set up non sequentail.
It was his daily driven car. He drove it in DC traffic everyday from Maryland over to his work (PFS) in Manassas Va.
He never broke down on the 11 second engine either.
That only proves to me that its all in parts and tunning.
So I simply answer your question.
Yes you can build a reilable 11 sec RX7, and I want to add that you dont necessarily need anything other than stock turbos to do it.
There was a guy at rotorfest that was claiming 400 on stock engine and turbos.
Did anyone ever confirm that?
-Ryan [/quote]
Hey Rikki,
Both my good friend Nick Haralam out in NJ and myself are running the BNR Stage 3s with no oil smoke problems at all. A customer of ours Eddie (drifter93 here) also has no excessive oil smoke problems.
This problem ONLY occurs w/the Stage 3s, b/c of the dynamic seals, which enable quick spooling. The stock rebuilds, Stage 1s, and Stage 2s have no problems whatsoever with smoking.
Additionally, Bryan has found a solution to the smoking problem and will be instituting it soon on future sets.
Just wanted to set the record straight----
07-14-2003, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by r_xplicit' date='Jul 10 2003, 08:30 PM
you knwo what one of the running in-house supra forum jokes is?
what do 300, 400, & 500hp supras have in common?????
12 second time slips......
what do 300, 400, & 500hp supras have in common?????
12 second time slips......
The best description I've heard of a Supra is "Good engine, bad chassis." They're also severely traction limited. Hence the joke about timeslips. It takes a really good driver to get a Supra down into the 11s.
07-14-2003, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kkw4p' date='Jul 14 2003, 08:30 AM
[quote name='r_xplicit' date='Jul 10 2003, 08:30 PM'] you knwo what one of the running in-house supra forum jokes is?
what do 300, 400, & 500hp supras have in common?????
12 second time slips......
what do 300, 400, & 500hp supras have in common?????
12 second time slips......
The best description I've heard of a Supra is "Good engine, bad chassis." They're also severely traction limited. Hence the joke about timeslips. It takes a really good driver to get a Supra down into the 11s. [/quote]
You know, I don't even own a Supra and I take a bit of offense at your post. You make it sound like a Supra is a poor handling car, it is FAR FAR from that and in fact has an excellent chassis. The FD is a lighter, smaller car and as such is a bit more nimble feeling and a better AutoX, tight turn performer..but a Supra isn't far behind at all and is in fact probably a better road race platform. A Supra can do a whole lot more than just accelerate my friend.
I don't know who the hell told you 'good engine, bas chassis' but they were talking out of their *** completely. Traction limited? And the FD isn't? The joke about timeslips has to do with the street driven 700HP Supras that go to the track with street tires and average drivers, you mean a heavy car with a lot of turbo lag and IRS can't hook up like a Camaro? No ****! It wasn't designed for hole shots, and all it takes to get a Supra into the 11's is a decent driver with DR's in the back, even on stock turbos. I can't believe how misinformed you are about MKIV's.
07-15-2003, 06:58 PM
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it doesnt take alot to put a supra into the 11s, and I know FD's can go fast in the 1/4, it's just if you want to go drag racing often, and go 11's often, the FD probably isnt the best choice, and if you detonate on the FD when you're pushing the limits, you're building a new motor... replacing turbo(s) and so on. the supra engine will tolerate alot more abuse/stupidity, which definitely is a factor when making these types of decisions.
Marco's 9 second supra @ GLD - and thats a street car.
Marco's 9 second supra @ GLD - and thats a street car.
07-16-2003, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by WishIhadaRX7' date='Jul 15 2003, 04:32 PM
Only Vosko is crazy enough to regularly drag his 7
Ol' Steve Kan was drag racing his FD back when Vosko was in junior high
I've prolly got about 150 passes down the strip on my rex, and I know of many guys that drag theirs every weekend......
07-16-2003, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Goodfellafd3s' date='Jul 14 2003, 10:52 AM
Additionally, Bryan has found a solution to the smoking problem and will be instituting it soon on future sets.
Just wanted to set the record straight----
dave- yes that white FD is making the numbers it claims. i have seen the thing run and it is impressive!
WishIhadaRX7- you are absolutly right!! vosko is the ONLY person EVER who races an FD...