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Originally posted by shakran
Why is it that so many domestic enthusiasts say idiotic things like this? You mean the Lotus Elise is crap? What about the Porsche 968 Turbo S, which was 305hp, 369 lb-ft of torque, and did 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of over 175mph. But I guess it's crap too because you can count the four cylinders on one hand.
The Offenhauser Indy engine was an engine for race cars, and it was 4cyl.
Most of the WRC cars are 4 cyl.
The BMW Turbo F1 engine is 4cyl, and developed 1400hp in qualification trim.
I seem to recall a certain 4 cyl turbocharged mustang in the 80's that was faster than hell.
Statements like that just make the poster look like he doesn't know jack about cars.
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Forgot to add. That mustang looks like a really fun project. It should keep you busy for a LONG time. Be sure to post progress pics for us!
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To each his own. There are other factors to a fast car IMO besides performance---Economy is not one of them. Nobody should skimp on the engine. If you don't want to pay for the gas, go buy a Civic (which, despite the opinions of many people around here, is NOT a race car). How about the sound? My buddy has a Nissan 240sx with no exhaust at the moment--as in pipe blown up right after the cat--and 2 weeks ago it was blwon up right BEFORE the cat, and it still sounds like a freaking sewing machine. It's a fun car, nonetheless, but I think this mustang or my 383 cu. in (~6.3L for the import guys) will smoke the living hell out of it when completed.
I suppose I could've worded my original statement better, should have read "it's not a DRAG race car". Sure, the Lotus and the Porsche are probably good in the quarter, but that's not what they were intended for. Shoehorn a massive V8 into a small car and chances are it's good for one thing--going real fast in a straight line. Which is what I assume the main purpose of this mustang is going to be for.
If I don't know anything about cars, I suppose we can overlook the fact that I'm rebuilding a car from the ground up that's older than me? Sounds good.
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Originally posted by shakran
I tend to prefer forced induction over nitrous. It's cheaper, and I never have to refill my supercharger to get any use out of it  Plus it's less likely that you'll grenade your engine, which you can do with NOS even when it's set up right. If your fuel pump or injector(s) decide to die when you're hitting the spray, you can kiss the motor goodbye.
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No wonder you prefer 4 bangers! Have you ever owned a car with a huge V8 torque monster and roasted the tires with it? And when that blown engine DOES break, better hope you kept the money you're saving by getting better gas mileage!!
Which brings me to a funny quote I remember hearing at one point or another. "You laugh because I have a N/A motor with no Nitrous. I laugh because I smoke you anyway."
So sue me. I have an opinion.
By the way, awesome job so far on the Stang. Can't wait to see the finished project. Got any old tires you're planning on blowing up?