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humfrz · 03-19-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

Rookie mistake!

First off, I love the idea of an FRS because it is a relatively inexpensive platform that handles exceeding well in the corners.

My jeep has evolved into an impractical daily driver. I mean it gets alright fuel economy at 16mpg weighing close to 3 tons, but its almost exhausting to drive long distances.

I want an FRS that is more or less reliable ( I understand things are bound to break ) But I also want it to have roughly 400-450 horse power. I realize this may seem like an arbitrary number and I suppose I do not have a great reason for justifying it. But I know I don't really need any more than that for how light the car is.

Long story short, a most daily driven vehicle that I can take to the track for some fun. (Yes I know it handles well already at the track, but everyone loves that acceleration)

Thanks for the question!

Thanks for getting back to us.

I'll beat ol @Spuds to a suggestion.

I suggest you first get your 86, get it broke in and then take it for a few spins around a track.

You may be surprised at it capabilities right out of the box.

This will give you a good idea of what it "needs" for you to have more fun driving it. I would suggest, for starters, some different tires for track use.

OK, now we will "release the experts" .......

humfrz

Tcoat · 03-19-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

You are obviously rich, and unrealistic. You are a jeep guy? Yea, there are a lot of similarities, coming from a guy that built FSJs. There is no similarity.

Get an education before you start anything. I think you are fake.

Just rich. The Jeep seems to have been built for him (or at least he seems to have shipped it off to enough places).

https://www.pintaram.com/u/mr.dieseljku

Sapphireho · 03-19-2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Just rich. The Jeep seems to have been built for him (or at least he seems to have shipped it off to enough places).

https://www.pintaram.com/u/mr.dieseljku

I'm sure it has 400 to 450 hp.

Sapphireho · 03-19-2018, 09:09 PM

I hope you catch that bug.

SlickWillyFRS · 03-19-2018, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

You are obviously rich, and unrealistic. You are a jeep guy? Yea, there are a lot of similarities, coming from a guy that built FSJs. There is no similarity.

Get an education before you start anything. I think you are fake.

All do respect you do not know anything about me. I'm not rich, I'm getting my degree in May, and I really don't see what is so unrealistic here. If you could provide some actually useful criticism I would appreciate it! Thanks for your opinion I suppose. If you'd like to look me up on my instagram I posted in the original comment and DM me to discuss how I'm not fake I'd love to.

Just trying to get some information here bud

R_E_L · 03-19-2018, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

Rookie mistake!

First off, I love the idea of an FRS because it is a relatively inexpensive platform that handles exceeding well in the corners.

My jeep has evolved into an impractical daily driver. I mean it gets alright fuel economy at 16mpg weighing close to 3 tons, but its almost exhausting to drive long distances.

I want an FRS that is more or less reliable ( I understand things are bound to break ) But I also want it to have roughly 400-450 horse power. I realize this may seem like an arbitrary number and I suppose I do not have a great reason for justifying it. But I know I don't really need any more than that for how light the car is.

Long story short, a most daily driven vehicle that I can take to the track for some fun. (Yes I know it handles well already at the track, but everyone loves that acceleration)

Thanks for the question!

I think you're looking at the wrong car TBH. Yes people have reached those power levels, based on what I have read, they have not been reliable. Then as others have said, for the cost it would take to make that power, you could get a car that already comes with that power from the factory (i.e. your reliability)

My 2 cents? Drive down to your local chevy dealer, buy an SS 1LE and call it a day. It's exactly what you're looking for.

Sapphireho · 03-19-2018, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

All do respect you do not know anything about me. I'm not rich, I'm getting my degree in May, and I really don't see what is so unrealistic here. If you could provide some actually useful criticism I would appreciate it! Thanks for your opinion I suppose. If you'd like to look me up on my instagram I posted in the original comment and DM me to discuss how I'm not fake I'd love to.

Just trying to get some information here bud

Two seconds research would have taught you that 400 to 450 hp is unrealistic unless a full face application.

Getting your degree. I read young.

My advice is very sound.

SlickWillyFRS · 03-19-2018, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Thanks for getting back to us.

I'll beat ol @Spuds to a suggestion.

I suggest you first get your 86, get it broke in and then take it for a few spins around a track.

You may be surprised at it capabilities right out of the box.

This will give you a good idea of what it "needs" for you to have more fun driving it. I would suggest, for starters, some different tires for track use.

OK, now we will "release the experts" .......

humfrz

Thanks for the help.

You're probably right, I shouldn't let these other great builds let me jump the gun on major engine rework! Just trying to get some input on what are some good "non engine" components that would be good "buy right the first time" upgrades!

Have a great one!

SlickWillyFRS · 03-19-2018, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Two seconds research would have taught you that 400 to 450 hp is unrealistic unless a full face application.

Getting your degree. I read young.

My advice is very sound.

I agree with you, what you just replied was good advice! Thanks

Sapphireho · 03-19-2018, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

Thanks for the help.

You're probably right, I shouldn't let these other great builds let me jump the gun on major engine rework! Just trying to get some input on what are some good "non engine" components that would be good "buy right the first time" upgrades!

Have a great one!

Wow, I should have been more gentle. Thanks @humfrz

SlickWillyFRS · 03-19-2018, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_E_L

I think you're looking at the wrong car TBH. Yes people have reached those power levels, based on what I have read, they have not been reliable. Then as others have said, for the cost it would take to make that power, you could get a car that already comes with that power from the factory (i.e. your reliability)

My 2 cents? Drive down to your local chevy dealer, buy an SS 1LE and call it a day. It's exactly what you're looking for.

Thanks for the input man, I guess I really like the look of the car. But you've got a great point

SlickWillyFRS · 03-19-2018, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Wow, I should have been more gentle. Thanks @humfrz

What you originally said, had nothing even comparably useful.

Sapphireho · 03-19-2018, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

What you originally said, had nothing even comparably useful.

Ok slick, I'll work on my delivery. You work on your..whatever.

SlickWillyFRS · 03-19-2018, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Ok slick, I'll work on my delivery. You work on your..whatever.

alright hireho, I'll do just that. Try to have a good rest of your day.

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