Embarrassment! Need more low end HP!

[zaptorque]

Originally Posted by njccmd2002

Please dont street race, or post on public forums. All your doing is calling the cops attention to our cars and the forum.

LOL

[zaptorque]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

I don't play around anymore. Got smoked by stangs, vettes, Caravans, RAV4.
Now I have the last laugh.

Installed this, running 5PSI, never in my life have I been thrown back in the seat so hard.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-El...0cd231&vxp=mtr

Don't know how much longer the clutch will hold, or axles. I had a buddy who races garbage trucks hop in and do a butt dyno and he said it was absolutely stunning.
Don't deny yourself and let the haters tell you that you have the wrong car. You want to run 9s all day? Maybe 8.5s? Do yourself a favor, you have earned it.

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by DJCarbine

I already stated that I misread his encounter in a previous post

Fair enough.

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by BlessedFRS

After he beat me he slammed on breaks and turned into his driveway 50 yards further up the road laughing........

He was being an ass. Forget about it. People do that crap all the time. Don't blame the car though, it's more about timing. I used to drive a Ford Ranger with the 2.3L Lima on the many 2 lane roads we have out here. It was far more underpowered but I could pass most everyone if I got the timing right. And yes being sneaky helps.

Originally Posted by frosty86

Do you have any official dyno data to back up your claim? I've read articles that these electric superchargers were just placebo tools or straight up scam.

Originally Posted by sierra

Surely it's April 1st?
Nope, you can't be serious?

Originally Posted by Liquidsnake

Dude tell me more. Is this for real?

Originally Posted by jasper

I think I just peed a little!

HAhAHAHAHAHAAH! THE ELECTRIC SUPERCHARGER STRIKES AGAIN!

[Ponwh]

put a 2j in it, problem solved

[Mikem53]

Originally Posted by Logical

The bad thing about a turbo is you have to wait for your boost. Like I said, just get the Vortech Supercharger and you won't be sorry. It's the best investment you can make on your FR-S.

The best investment would be attending a performance driving school and learning to use what you have..
Using a properly sized turbo or variable vane type will give you plenty of boost down low too..

[Nezz]

Originally Posted by Mikem53

The best investment would be attending a performance driving school and learning to use what you have..
Using a properly sized turbo or variable vane type will give you plenty of boost down low too..

"You have to wait for your boost", the Superpeople say, then the magic "You have to wait for a certain RPM!", like the centrifugal supercharger is any different...

Also, to the OP; Don't lump me in with you. "I want more power! I'm a man! Suuuuue me because I'm compensating!" I love low powered cars. Know why? They're fun. Driving slow cars fast is much more fun than driving fast cars slow.

... also, seriously, learn to launch. 4,000 RPM, no traction control, drop the clutch. Don't slip it, dump it. Sticky tyres wouldn't hurt. Be aware this only works so many times before things go bang and make loud clattering noises.

And if you have an A/T? Yeah, you're not going to be able to launch that hard no matter what.

(Personally, I recommend scratching your itches where you're not going to hit some ape in a minivan going through a red, but whatever.)

[Timmy_Jones]

Originally Posted by BlessedFRS

I was on a back highway road today and came up on an old Grand Prix going 45 in a 55. We approached a stopped light, so casually got in the left lane to go around this person who didn't observe the speed limit. The car was dilapidated and this douche saw my car and took the opportunity to floor it and try to give me a run for my money, needless to say, I wasn't prepared and his POS stayed half a car length in front of me the whole 100 yards until the lane ended. I was frustrated!!!!!!! Why would you drive like a grandma to then try and prove a point, just the price you pay to drive such a nice car........

You do realize that the 97-03 Grand Prix was actually pretty stout (from the factory, in its time). With a pulley swap, exhaust mods, and a mail order PCM (Less than $400) these guys will run mid 13s and make 300+ ft/lbs of torque. Intercooler and a smaller pulley you are talking 12s.

You would annihilate that GP in a corner, but again, they can be made pretty quick, for cheap.

Unless it was older than a 97, not sure what to tell you.

[bdub85]

I need some more high-end torque!

[NotSoJDM]

Originally Posted by Logical

I was being sarcastic. You do realize the difference between a turbocharger and a supercharger right? You don't get any boost until a certain RPM has been reached in a turbocharger. In a supercharger you are getting boost as soon as the gas is engaged. Sure a turbo has more PSI, as I'm only pushing around 3 PSI. But I have the power as soon as I need it, instead of waiting for the lag of a turbo.

Clearly you don't understand how turbo/sc work. Your welcome to PM me if you'd like an explanation.

[gily25]

Honestly why care? They drive a junky grand prix...

[polarstorm]

Originally Posted by Nezz

(Personally, I recommend scratching your itches where you're not going to hit some ape in a minivan going through a red, but whatever.)

Funniest thing I've heard in a while.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Marchy

you came from an rx8, you should be used to no torque

To be fair, the rotaries make a decent, even torque curve...unlike our cars.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Marchy

a turbo rotary sure ... the na's found in rx-8 while even, i wouldn't call it decent

I've always enjoyed it when I drove my dad's RX-8...