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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-18-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,799
Posted By Chemist
Yeah, so I made this graph the other day for the...

Yeah, so I made this graph the other day for the "Interesting" thread. Shows what torque/RPM combination(s) will produce 200 hp.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1866/torquerpmfor200hp3mediu.jpg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-15-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 39,444
Posted By Chemist
^^ Exactly, wait for confirmation from Toyota. I...

^^ Exactly, wait for confirmation from Toyota. I keep going back to what someone pointed out- that the Scion version may be just that- another version. Some cosmetic changes and viola- the same car...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-15-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,432
Posted By Chemist
Oh heck yeah, I agree with you completely- I...

Oh heck yeah, I agree with you completely- I sincerely hope that the engine peaks well beyond 6500 RPM and I'm not necessarily saying it won't. Between Yamaha and Toyota they've already got the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-15-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,432
Posted By Chemist
Woah people, I see a lot of misinterpretation and...

Woah people, I see a lot of misinterpretation and misunderstanding here.

1. I'm not saying this engine can't attain 200 hp, I was simply blasting the persistent rumor that it's expected to arrive...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,432
Posted By Chemist
No, the Celica does not push 190 hp. I have the...

No, the Celica does not push 190 hp. I have the same engine (2zzge) in my car and we push around 170 hp (less to the wheels). In practice the Celica and XRS engines are very similar in peak...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,432
Posted By Chemist
Oh god not this again. 200 hp was never...

Oh god not this again. 200 hp was never confirmed, it's still a rumor. For the engine to make that it will have to rev high, and there's no indication yet it will do so. Otherwise, you will need to...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-27-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 139,250
Posted By Chemist
Guys, guys! It's a simple matter of obtaining an...

Guys, guys! It's a simple matter of obtaining an SLS and an LFA and testing them ourselves. Back to back, through the frozen tundra of Canada and the majestic yet terrifying rocky crags of the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-27-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,492
Posted By Chemist
Serious question because I see this a lot. Do the...

Serious question because I see this a lot. Do the video game developers somehow have access to information that we the consumer do not?

Why are we looking at a video game and assuming what we see...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-27-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,693
Posted By Chemist
Comparison to the MX-5 Engine

Well, I didn't know this before but the current engine in the MX-5 is a 2.0 L direct injected 4 cylinder engine. The MX-5 is also found in a RWD configuration. Therefore, this seems like an ideal...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-26-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 42,127
Posted By Chemist
I heard the FT-86 will have an engine with...

I heard the FT-86 will have an engine with pneumatic valving.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,931
Posted By Chemist
Ooooh! The FR-86 sounds like a nice combination...

Ooooh! The FR-86 sounds like a nice combination of past history and modern naming methodology.

I'm going to change my personal vote to this name.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-06-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,931
Posted By Chemist
Maybe an '86 edition with styling throwbacks to...

Maybe an '86 edition with styling throwbacks to the AE-86?

86 Edition?

Like the OP mentioned, they might just be covering their bases.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-17-2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 48,418
Posted By Chemist
"Hey honey, I'm taking the Furse out for a drive"...

"Hey honey, I'm taking the Furse out for a drive"

I can live with that name.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-16-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 48,418
Posted By Chemist
Woohoo! Screw you rumor mill! It's coming!

Woohoo! Screw you rumor mill! It's coming!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-26-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,627
Posted By Chemist
Well, how does this compare to other rumors that...

Well, how does this compare to other rumors that have turned out to be false?

Disappointing if true, but I hope it triggers a confirm/deny response from Toyota if they can muster the weak strength...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-24-2009, 06:02 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 216,526
Posted By Chemist
246bees, MatadorRacing_F1, how can you expect...

246bees, MatadorRacing_F1, how can you expect that kind of torque output from a 2.0L engine without using forced induction?


Torque, at most, will probably be around 160 ft-lbs. With your...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-23-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 216,526
Posted By Chemist
Well, here I am, posting in my first FT-86 thread...

Well, here I am, posting in my first FT-86 thread on what looks to be the most active of the ft86 discussion boards on the net.

The reason I'm here, besides my interest in owning the FT-86 in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-23-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 4,112,295
Posted By Chemist
Hello all! I'm a lifelong Toyota fan waiting...

Hello all!

I'm a lifelong Toyota fan waiting eagerly for this car to arrive.

Location: Corn Country
Current vehicle: 2005 Corolla XRS
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