deadscoob Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Did this guy build the engine in the Fiesta that did 189mph? Gotta be around 800 Quote
RS WST Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 Did this guy build the engine in the Fiesta that did 189mph? Gotta be around 800 Yes thats the one 179 actually Quote
FW500 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Based on the spec I'd say high 500's but the number will vary massively depending upon what fuel he uses etc - 70+ Bhp can come and go so easilly on this type of engine from the weather alone. Sounds awesome though - would love to see an update of this when it's up and running. Quote
CrashBangWallop Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I'm surprised nobody's asked yet... What'll it rev to? Quote
Ian Howell Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 ...about 8800rpm, boosting from 4800rpm. It's in a FWD , so no matter what the engine makes, I'll only ever use the first 350HP Quote
FW500 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I think you're selling the car short mate. It's a common misconception that a FWD car can only make use of circa 250 Bhp. Setup correctly you can handle double that. It'll always be comparatively rubbish off the line, but once moving (esp on the drag strip) you'll make use of whatever it puts out - I suspect you're confident of that anyway but didn't want a load of RWD boys to try shooting you down. I really love the sound of this car... any more details or are you going to keep teasing us lol. Quote
Ian Howell Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 What a perceptive gent you are! What kind of fool would put a 750+HP lump into a FWD otherwise Quote
FW500 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 lol - that'll be a real animal! how much N2O are you going to run - I guess you'll be using a similar setup as Rod Tarry uses on his Cossie.? Quote
MK11 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Afternoon Ian, Fancy seeing you in here!!! Quote
LordB Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 799 BHP all day long ....... ......and night Austen, your MAAAAAAAAD!!!!! It'll probably take-off in a kit car, or worse melt it! Quote
detailer Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 A lot less than Heffs limo He's got silicone power Quote
perksy Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Very Nice But Won't it suffer from Massive Torque steer Quote
RS WST Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 799 BHP all day long ....... ......and night <!--emo& Austen, your MAAAAAAAAD!!!!! It'll probably take-off in a kit car, or worse melt it! Mine will be 550bhp plus on the turbo I'm running on a 1.8 Ian will be alot more than that in his focus but we all have to try and persuade him to put it in a kit car. Quote
RS WST Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 Very Nice But Won't it suffer from Massive Torque steer Who cares, its a drag car Quote
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