Why doesnt Toyota make its own motor for the FT-86?? - Page 11 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Blokatos · 11-25-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Peak hp rarely comes at the same place as peak tq.

The right word is never...

ichitaka05 · 11-25-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NESW20

subaru 2.5L: i was kind of surprised by this one. noted a 12% torque dropoff at peak HP rpms. anyway, dropping from the 2.5L back to a 2.0L gave 136ft.lbs and using the 12% drop, 160hp @ 7000 rpm. let's keep in mind that the 99-00 Civic Si had less torque and the same HP, similar weight (we hope) and FWD, yet it's still a fun car to drive.

Which 2.5L did you use? Old ver or New ver? Old 2.5 spec is 165hp @ 5600rpm / 166tq @ 4000rpm. While new one is 170hp @ 6000rpm / 170tq @ 4400rpm.

My friend own Si, but it sure doesn't look fun in the 5" of snow...

NESW20 · 11-25-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Which 2.5L did you use? Old ver or New ver? Old 2.5 spec is 165hp @ 5600rpm / 166tq @ 4000rpm. While new one is 170hp @ 6000rpm / 170tq @ 4400rpm.

My friend own Si, but it sure doesn't look fun in the 5" of snow...

i used the 170hp version. i bet the Si doesn't like that much snow, especially if it's lowered, haha.

-Mike

NESW20 · 11-25-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blokatos

The right word is never...

actually, the right word is rarely.

-Mike

Matador · 11-25-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NESW20

actually, the right word is rarely.

-Mike

Blokatos · 11-25-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NESW20

actually, the right word is rarely.

-Mike

Wanna elaborate on that...???

ddoouugg · 11-25-2009, 08:36 PM

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one very important thing to keep in mind is what kind of fuel is being used. the K20 requires premium, while the Ford, Toyota, and Subaru engines i used all run on 87 octane. i will happily pay for premium if the performance lines up with the K20 as opposed to the others.

This motor will definitely run on premium to get the compression and ignition that is required to make torque numbers anywhere near what we are talking about. Still I don't see torque getting much higher than 150 lb-ft at around 4500-5500 rpm.

White Comet · 11-25-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NESW20

i used the 170hp version. i bet the Si doesn't like that much snow, especially if it's lowered, haha.

I used to own an Si (prev chassis, EP3) and it had a kit, was lowered, etc.

On winter tires (and a mildly raised suspension), that car was awesome in the east coast winter. AWD is great fun, but FWD is just as confidence inspiring in horrible snow. It's the tires that matter.

NESW20 · 11-25-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blokatos

Wanna elaborate on that...???

sure. http://www.emma-maersk.com/engine/Wa...er_RTA96-C.htm

-Mike

246bees · 11-25-2009, 11:52 PM

I think NESW20 has got it right. Have an RSX-S now with the K20Z1 (US Spec engine) and I'd say the FT-86 would be awesome with a similar, high-reving power plant. Would like more torque though, that's probably the chief complaint with the RSX-S at 143lb-ft. This engine is slightly more powerful (211hp) than the K20Z3 in the current Civic SI (not by much tho).

Related question - I know the concept car was a 6-speed manual trans (loved the graphic-matched alum pedals, hope those make it to production), but do we have any info on the automatic? I wonder how many speeds we're expecting, and if the interface will be wheel-mounted paddles or tap-shift.

White Comet · 11-26-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 246bees

I think NESW20 has got it right. Have an RSX-S now with the K20Z1 (US Spec engine) and I'd say the FT-86 would be awesome with a similar, high-reving power plant. Would like more torque though, that's probably the chief complaint with the RSX-S at 143lb-ft. This engine is slightly more powerful (211hp) than the K20Z3 in the current Civic SI (not by much tho).

Related question - I know the concept car was a 6-speed manual trans (loved the graphic-matched alum pedals, hope those make it to production), but do we have any info on the automatic? I wonder how many speeds we're expecting, and if the interface will be wheel-mounted paddles or tap-shift.

As you probably know, the only significant difference (at least, that I am aware of) between the K20Z3 in the Si and the Z1 in the '05 and up RSX-S are the cams. The Z1 used the JDM Type R cams.

As far as the tranny for the FT goes, I'm pretty sure Toyota will come through with the 6 speed tranny like in the concept. It's not that uncommon to see in a low 20k car nowadays. Whether or not it will be the same model as the concept, though... only time will tell.

Blokatos · 11-26-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NESW20

sure. http://www.emma-maersk.com/engine/Wa...er_RTA96-C.htm

-Mike

Nice one, best joke I've heard this month.

Marine engines work all the time at maximum torque. At this rev point, they have a given max power. They don't even throttle them to alter speed, they change the prop pitch in the pods.

It was quite funny though.
Try to read more and stay in automotive fields, it seems you know more on those...

PS I don't mean to offend you but misinformation is flooding the Internet so please don't add to this phenomenon.

Thanks

NESW20 · 11-26-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blokatos

Nice one, best joke I've heard this month.

Marine engines work all the time at maximum torque. At this rev point, they have a given max power. They don't even throttle them to alter speed, they change the prop pitch in the pods.

It was quite funny though.
Try to read more and stay in automotive fields, it seems you know more on those...

PS I don't mean to offend you but misinformation is flooding the Internet so please don't add to this phenomenon.

Thanks

horsepower is simply a function of torque and RPM, so it is entirely possible for an engine to make max torque and HP at the same RPM, it just depends on the shape of the torque curve. the engine would need to be fairly peaky for this to occur, but it's possible.

you're the one that made an absolute statement that isn't true...

-Mike

aphxero · 12-19-2009, 09:38 PM

This is an interesting thread for sure. Honestly I don't care what they put in it. If I don't like it I'll take it out and put in something that I feel suits it better. Now if the chassis isn't to my liking I'm gonna be upset

But to the topic. I don't think any current toyota 4 cyl suits this kind of car. It makes a ton of sense really.

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11-25-2009, 11:52 PM	#150
246bees Mr. Business Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: 2006 RSX-Type S Location: Fort Worth, Texas, USA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I think NESW20 has got it right. Have an RSX-S now with the K20Z1 (US Spec engine) and I'd say the FT-86 would be awesome with a similar, high-reving power plant. Would like more torque though, that's probably the chief complaint with the RSX-S at 143lb-ft. This engine is slightly more powerful (211hp) than the K20Z3 in the current Civic SI (not by much tho). Related question - I know the concept car was a 6-speed manual trans (loved the graphic-matched alum pedals, hope those make it to production), but do we have any info on the automatic? I wonder how many speeds we're expecting, and if the interface will be wheel-mounted paddles or tap-shift.

12-19-2009, 09:38 PM	#154
aphxero Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: 1978 toyota corona Location: PDX OR Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	This is an interesting thread for sure. Honestly I don't care what they put in it. If I don't like it I'll take it out and put in something that I feel suits it better. Now if the chassis isn't to my liking I'm gonna be upset But to the topic. I don't think any current toyota 4 cyl suits this kind of car. It makes a ton of sense really.

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