Don't Want To Be Killed By 996 Turbo X50
08-03-2003, 12:20 PM
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My buddy just got a new 2003 Porshe 911 Turbo with the X50 package. They're very nice cars with 450 FWHP. The Porsche has a curb weight of about 3560lbs and they're 4 wheel drive. It seems they do 0 - 100 mph in a bit under 9 seconds with a 5,000 rpm clutch dump as tested by Road and Track.
The question at hand is what must I do to my FD to avoid a straight line acceleration loss? I'll give him the cornering and breaking.
I'd prefer to keep the stock engine and turbos until they break or wear out as that they are in good condition and the car only has about 20,000 miles or so. I value your thoughts.
The question at hand is what must I do to my FD to avoid a straight line acceleration loss? I'll give him the cornering and breaking.
08-03-2003, 02:08 PM
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What is the x50 package? The chances of a stock turboed rx-7 beating that porsche are slim. You are going to need a ported motor, single turbo with all the supporting stuff like engine management, fuel system, full exhaust, intercooler, etc etc. You are going to need at least 400 rwhp to stand a chance.
08-03-2003, 04:21 PM
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The X50 package is the factory Porsche upgrade for the Turbo 911 which takes the car from 420 FWHP to 450 FWHP. I'm not quite sure what the car puts to the four tires exactly, but I figured about 365 4WHP. I figured the with Porsche being 800 lbs over my car I might have a shot if I go for a few thousand in upgrades.
It's sort of a bummer to hear you guys with more experience than myself think this may be a long shot, but I'll give it a go anyway.
Here's a reasonable outlook from my perspective.
His 911 turbo X50 + driver is about 10.2 lbs per HP to the ground.
My FD + driver if 330 RWHP would be right about 9 lbs per HP to the ground.
I'm going to pick up a few bolt ons and a computer and give it a go. I'll let you all know in a month or so how it went.
Any other thoughts are appreciated.
It's sort of a bummer to hear you guys with more experience than myself think this may be a long shot, but I'll give it a go anyway.
Here's a reasonable outlook from my perspective.
His 911 turbo X50 + driver is about 10.2 lbs per HP to the ground.
My FD + driver if 330 RWHP would be right about 9 lbs per HP to the ground.
I'm going to pick up a few bolt ons and a computer and give it a go.
Any other thoughts are appreciated.
08-03-2003, 04:44 PM
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You have a realistic shot if you have all if not all the boltons and run 1 bar on the stock twins.
We seem to be able to beat high end beasts like that by maxing out the twins.
I already ate up a Carrera, my friend Al got a GT2 with a roll cage and some mods and i heard of another fd beating a viper a week ago.
Can either one of you drive though? that may be the deciding factor.
I vote you can win.
We seem to be able to beat high end beasts like that by maxing out the twins.
I already ate up a Carrera, my friend Al got a GT2 with a roll cage and some mods and i heard of another fd beating a viper a week ago.
Can either one of you drive though? that may be the deciding factor.
I vote you can win.
09-06-2003, 02:53 AM
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You will need:
Full Exhaust $1000
Intercooler $1000
Stand Alone EMS $1000
Injectors $200
Fuel Pump $100
Clutch $400
Intake $200
Boost Controller $300
and some good tires and tuning. $500 or more....
So about $5000 and you will have a chance. Then all you have to do is be able to drive worth a **** and hope he sucks. You should be able to beat him....but it will take a good setup to achieve this goal.
Good Luck.
Full Exhaust $1000
Intercooler $1000
Stand Alone EMS $1000
Injectors $200
Fuel Pump $100
Clutch $400
Intake $200
Boost Controller $300
and some good tires and tuning. $500 or more....
So about $5000 and you will have a chance. Then all you have to do is be able to drive worth a **** and hope he sucks. You should be able to beat him....but it will take a good setup to achieve this goal.
Good Luck.
