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i was wondering if someone can explain why 2004 honda accord with a i4 160hp/160lbs tq engine weight being 3100-3200lbs with a 5spd can reach 60 in 7.6-7.9?
when a v6 contour 5spd supposbly can't and a svt does it in 7.4-7.6
yet both contours weigh less and have more hp/tq than the honda
i got this info from consumer guide
it just seem some cars weigh more have less power yet can be faster than cars lighter and with more power
like a jetta vr6 6 spd is rated 200hp/195tq yet does 0-60 7.5
way more hp/tq than the honda and lighter
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svt contour does 0-60 in 6.9-7.2 secs.
non svt 170 hp contour does 0-60 in 7.7 sec.
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
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not really are you using a stop watch ive tested mine over and over mine does 9 flat with 5spd my gf atx 6 does 9.5
and svt.com says 7.6 for a svt
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im using the times Car and Driver and Road & Track tested it at.
EDIT: Heres a Car and Driver article I scanned a few years back. http://www.pbase.com/hahndojr/image/13900009
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
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alright i see the svt but the non-svt duratec 5spd times aren't 7.7 those were estimated 8.4 maybe but 7.7 if its not stock
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MESH GRILL/CLEAR CORNERS/EYELIDS
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Originally posted by SE SPORT 21: alright i see the svt but the non-svt duratec 5spd times aren't 7.7 those were estimated 8.4 maybe but 7.7 if its not stock
car and driver tested both the V6 contour and cougar at 7.7 seconds. Cougar is heavier too.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=3263&page_number=2
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
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my first guess is that you need to dyno the cars and see what kind of power they are really making. Perhaps your car is F***ed up if its running 9's???
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I can tell you why.......GEARING!
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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what do you mean gearing i noticed 2nd is very short
also i saw a gear set for mtx-75 for the ford focus from steede perfromance.
maybe im launching wrong when i do my 0-60 run i don't rev the engine and go
am i suppose to rev it up and release so the tires spin etc?
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yeah its called launching. you should be launching at about 2500 rpm or so, low enough to prevent excessive spin and wheelhop, but as high as possible without those happening. specific launch rpms vary vehicle to vehicle so you will have to practice and find what is ideal for you.
if you are launching like you are pulling away from a stop sign no wonder your times are slow!
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