2nd Generation (GE 08-present)The New Fit... Generation specific talk and questions here.
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stock GD3 manual sport, 2471Lbs + 150 lb driver, 109 HP = 16.680 et 82.495 mph
stock GE8 manual sport, 2520 lbs + 150 lb driver, 117 HP = 16.457 et 83.808 mph
Proposed mods
replace wheels with forged saving 8 lbs per wheel, replace crank pulley (unorthodox) saving 4.85 lbs. Now this is static weight savings AND rotational weight savings. Friends who race tell me this will free up 5HP easily as rotational weight eats up HP like crazy. Plus projected HP gain from intake and catback of 5 additional HP.
Remove spare and jack, 12 lb lighter battery bring total static weight loss to 80 lbs......so here goes with the new projected numbers.
moded GE8 sport manual 2440 LBS + 150 lb driver, 127 HP = 15.987 et 86.700 mph
a modded GD3 would have a similar improvement within a couple of tenths of the GE8
Just doing this for fun, not really going to drag race, some numbers on HP are a guess but I think they are very conservative and realistic.
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Last edited by Tork; 02-26-2009 at 03:14 PM.
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stock GD3 manual sport, 2471Lbs + 150 lb driver, 109 HP = 16.680 et 82.495 mph
stock GE8 manual sport, 2520 lbs + 150 lb driver, 117 HP = 16.457 et 83.808 mph
Proposed mods replace wheels with forged saving 8 lbs per wheel, replace crank pulley (unorthodox) saving 4.85 lbs. Now this is static weight savings AND rotational weight savings. Friends who race tell me this will free up 5HP easily as rotational weight eats up HP like crazy. Plus projected HP gain from intake and catback of 5 additional HP. Remove spare and jack, 12 lb lighter battery bring total static weight loss to 80 lbs......so here goes with the new projected numbers.
moded GE8 sport manual 2440 LBS + 150 lb driver, 127 HP = 15.987 et 86.700 mph a modded GD3 would have a similar improvement within a couple of tenths of the GE8
Just doing this for fun, not really going to drag race, some numbers on HP are a guess but I think they are very conservative and realistic. .
MAN, you are nearly over my head with this!
THIS stuff is very heady and my brain hurts just trying to get wrapped around it!
BUT...
With the HP increase caused by replacing the crank pulley, and losing the weight with the rim swap, spare/jack delete and battery retro, I feebly IMAGINE that your math IS correct.
Except for the cost factor, turbocharging it would certainly increase output more than changing out the crank!
OR, one could simply buy real FAST CARS to begin with, and cut out all this bull$hit!
...Keep in mind the KISS theory, TORK...
Instead, install the Tri-Phase unit and add at leasta few extra HPs!
Do the Blitz TB mod and be quicker "off the line."
About the wheels...I can't wait to swap my steelies for my Del Sol mags simply for the increased good looks!
The "good looks" factor has gotta be worth an extra 5-10 HPs.
Always thought provoking Craig......
No..... changing the crank "pulley", not the crank, like $200, one bolt, done!
and the other method to my madness is the benefit of better MPG (10% could be possible)
Unlike forced induction, this is for the purist, taking an efficient vehicle and making it more efficient.....which might be exactly what K.I.S.S stands for.
keep it simple stupid (well the 2 S's part of that may Fit me pretty well)
so it is really meant for MPG and over-all efficiency of the car, just used 1/4 mile times to illustrate the effects of the mods.
Always thought provoking Craig......
No..... changing the crank "pulley", not the crank, like $200, one bolt, done!
and the other method to my madness is the benefit of better MPG (10% could be possible)
Unlike forced induction, this is for the purist, taking an efficient vehicle and making it more efficient.....which might be exactly what K.I.S.S stands for.
keep it simple stupid (well the 2 S's part of that may Fit me pretty well)
so it is really meant for MPG and over-all efficiency of the car, just used 1/4 mile times to illustrate the effects of the mods.
Sorry, I'm not a motor-head and I thought you meant crank shaft!
Here is a great site to read up on them (if you want and got a few minutes) and great quality. Unorthodox Racing
other ones available in the mid/high $100 range. I can give you that info
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Originally Posted by theloxmyth
MAN, you think a lot!
I thought you had kids.
Where and when do you find the time?!
yeah well I was with my 7 & 12 year old daughters tonight watching the school basket ball game, but I was thinking about cars part of the time.......and there was this cute mom also.......
Here is a great site to read up on them (if you want and got a few minutes) and great quality. Unorthodox Racing
other ones available in the mid/high $100 range. I can give you that info.
Are ya talking about...Pulley Set (Stock Diameter) at $240ish?
Are ya talking about...Pulley Set (Stock Diameter) at $240ish?
yeah but 10% off free shipping and dont take the little alternator pully, you dont need it. I bought a 'blem' pulley(small flaw in the anodize but it looked perfect) for my Maxima a few years ago for $120
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Originally Posted by theloxmyth
Remember, I have a 2008 GD-3!
great car!!!!!!! Same gain applies!!!!! Hey, we are high rollin biotches
yeah but 10% off free shipping and dont take the little alternator pully, you dont need it. I bought a 'blem' pulley(small flaw in the anodize but it looked perfect) for my Maxima a few years ago for $120
great car!!!!!!! Same gain applies!!!!! Hey, we are high rollin biotches
Not being able to see pictures of it makes my head hurt, sorta like your initial post!
Later,
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