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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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185whp vs 200 whp

i need sum input from you guys, say for instance im making 185 whp and i race another vehicle thats making 200 whp, what do you think the outcome would be and why? a race from a 30mph roll

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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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It all depends, man. Gearing, power curves, torque, etc, etc, etc.

Though you wouldn't be racing from a roll, like on a highway or street, right?
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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This is such a hypothetical question lacking so much pertinent information it's impossible to answer. Are we talking about a 200hp tasty cake delivery van or a 200hp hatchback civic with a gutted interior? 15hp can make a huge difference in some races and in some it's practical none existant.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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the test was performed on a closed course :-P, the 200 whp vehicle makes 90% of its 210wtq tourque from 1900 rpm to 6000 rpm and the vehicle weighs approx 3300 lbs.. i purposely left all the details out because i didnt believe it would make much of a difference, of course you had no idea, so my bad, the tq curve is very flat and the hp curve keeps shooting up, the motor in that vehicle is 3.5l NA, and i am obviously am in my wrx.. so just ball park, what do u guys think the outcome is? i told sum ppl about this and they found it very hard to believe so now i wanna see what you guys say without telling u what car it is
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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different types of drivetrains have different amounts of loss too (AWD WRX vs. FWD SRT-4)
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by R4ND0M_AX3
different types of drivetrains have different amounts of loss too (AWD WRX vs. FWD SRT-4)
i know that, thast why i used the WHP example, too many discrepancies for crank hp.. the 200whp 210wtq is not stock too by the way
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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what drag strip lets you race from a roll?
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nKoan
what drag strip lets you race from a roll?


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Exactly!!!!!
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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what drag strip lets you race from a roll?
not a drag strip, its a road on private property that was closed off to the public
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Originally Posted by midnitewrx02
the test was performed on a closed course :-P, the 200 whp vehicle makes 90% of its 210wtq tourque from 1900 rpm to 6000 rpm and the vehicle weighs approx 3300 lbs.. i purposely left all the details out because i didnt believe it would make much of a difference, of course you had no idea, so my bad, the tq curve is very flat and the hp curve keeps shooting up, the motor in that vehicle is 3.5l NA, and i am obviously am in my wrx.. so just ball park, what do u guys think the outcome is? i told sum ppl about this and they found it very hard to believe so now i wanna see what you guys say without telling u what car it is
so is it a maxima, altima, or a 350z?
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by midnitewrx02
i know that, thast why i used the WHP example, too many discrepancies for crank hp.. the 200whp 210wtq is not stock too by the way
ma bad.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by midnitewrx02
not a drag strip, its a road on private property that was closed off to the public
The just do it and stop internet bench racing.

There is so much more to the equation then hp figures, that it can't possibly be answered by conjecture.
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so is it a maxima, altima, or a 350z?
ill tell you after you guess the outcome of the race lol who wins and by how much?
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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if it's a maxima or altima you'll take it easily. if it's a z, it'll be close until you hit about 70ish and then you'll fall back a little.
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alright fine... i raced my friends 5cylinder chevy colorado! from 30-80 i managed to put 1.5 cars on him... and some ppl found it very very hard to believe that a truck could keep up that well.. well surprise!



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