Powertec Rpa V8
#12
Originally Posted by inanimate_object' date='Dec 28 2004, 04:35 AM
It produces plenty of torque for a 2.whatever litre engine. It's just because it's producing an insane amount of horsepower that the torque levels don't seem to match.
Mark
Mark
Yeah, for a 2 liter engine, but at the same time look at where the rev has to be to reach that torque. You are better off with an aluminum block 4 cylinder.
#13
Originally Posted by Bluemeaniews6' date='Dec 29 2004, 09:29 AM
Yeah, for a 2 liter engine, but at the same time look at where the rev has to be to reach that torque. You are better off with an aluminum block 4 cylinder.
As for the 4 cyl engine being better, I can't think of any 2.6 litre engines that produce anywhere close to 380bhp without forced induction, and as for the torque comment, I take it you haven't seen this:
Mark
#14
Put that engine in a Lotus 7 clone that weighs 1300# and you'll smile every time you hit the go pedal. Bad part is the engine will cost more than the rest of the car. An awesome track car that you can carry a passenger in.
http://www.championmotorcars.com/
http://www.championmotorcars.com/
#16
Originally Posted by Bluemeaniews6' date='Dec 29 2004, 10:35 PM
Mark
#19
Originally Posted by MPM' date='Dec 29 2004, 06:46 PM
Put that engine in a Lotus 7 clone that weighs 1300# and you'll smile every time you hit the go pedal. Bad part is the engine will cost more than the rest of the car. An awesome track car that you can carry a passenger in.
http://www.championmotorcars.com/
http://www.championmotorcars.com/
The only other v8 from 2 bike engines I can think of is one developed by Quantum http://www.cyclonepowerltd.co.uk/products.htm
The Radical engine looks far more competent engine than either of these though.
Mark
#20
There's also the Drysdale engines. http://home.mira.net/~iwd/
I want that Radical engine. That's the closest you'll get to an F1 engine for the road.
I want that Radical engine. That's the closest you'll get to an F1 engine for the road.