Originally posted by friction:
Really.. the HP/Liter war in DOHC vs. Pushrod is just comparing apples to oranges. HP is directly related to TORQUE. (If I remember correctly HP = (Torque*RPM)/5252. )A pushrod (or 2Valve) motor will make more useable low end torque, simply because it maintains a higher air velocity at the lower RPMS.

Also, I'm pretty sure that a stock 5-spd, 5.0 Fox body will do significantly better than 15.2 in the 1/4.






ya thats the correct formula..but that is aslo just it!!! torque x RPM!! i would like to see mustangs rev out at 8500 RPM...you would think that the fox body was faster, but it isn't. ive riddin' in both stock and modded..with sources (ie. that r&t mag) to back it up. I'm not trying to say EVER that there isn't rice rollin around..what makes me mad is the sterotypical BIG BLOCK boy trashing hondas... i had the same argument today in my shop..Chevelle this, Camaro that...untill i layed down a sport compact with that neon that runs mid 10's, N/A. People need to reconize that low displacment engines are the wave of the future, as gas prices grow, so will small car numbers...
Originally posted by friction:
And even if you want to play the HP/Liter game, look at the LS6 in the Z-06 Corvette 405hp/5.7 liters. That's 71hp/liter.. more specific output than a standard 2.5 Liter duratec, and with Torque to back it up!

FINALLY!!! How long has it taken GM to get 400 hp out of their modern day 350?? playing that game, ill just bring the WHOLE fleet of Hondas/acura..gm got it right once, how about all the B series engines?? or even BMW M3 - 340 HP 3.3 liters..the list goes on, GM got it right once. Every company uses pushrods..Good low end torque to drive the kids around with..all companies (Supercoupe, GTP, SSEI..) would like Roots blowerscuz i havn't seen a centrifugal on a car yet


Originally posted by Blackie:
Except the Honda is frickin pathetic in the torque dept. How much does technology and HP/Litre matter when you're lookin at a pushrod V-8's tailights??



Who needs torque if you car only weights 2500 lbs? Obviously they are doing someithing right. I.E. S2000 or NSX.

Don't forget for you F body dudes...the fastest TA wasn't a V8, but was the turbo 6 in the late 80's

-Tim

Tim Ex - ContourPower 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen