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Old 02-19-2015, 07:01 PM   #77
Sideways&Smiling
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR View Post
I agree. I need to setup a buddys 240 better since it's currently not really great on track (running soft V3s with OTS rates though). The "stock" SR20DET swap is making over 290whp at 14psi on a stock turbo. "Stock" is in quotes because something is clearly done to the engine, I just haven't taken it apart to see what...
Probably just injectors and a tune.

The problem with 240s (other than the KA24DE the US got lol) is the stock suspension sucks. It's soft, and the subframe bushings move around a ton... actually, at this age, most of the bushings are probably totally shot.

Swap in an SR, upgrade the suspension with quality parts, and add some decent brakes (forgot to mention the stock brakes are also horrible lol), and it becomes damn good.

Although there are HUGE differences in the time and money spent on these cars, let's not forget Evasive just brought their FR-S to Japan and raced Tsukuba and did it in 59 seconds. The fastest time ever there right now (other than a Formula Nippon) is held by Under Suzuki & his S15, and it's 51.129 seconds.

Of course, that S15 has MUCH more work done to it... (way more power, custom double wishbone suspension, etc.), but still. People in the US that don't know much about the s-chassis severely underestimate them. They can be extremely fast when well put together.
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