The ford dealer called me yesterday. They have a GT500 in stock (white w/ black stripes.) that's car is bascially a blower upgrade away from 800 rwhp!!!

 

Awww man, I thought you weren't going to let the cat out of the bag till after ZdayZ

 

it's the driver not the car,i've seen yugo's loose control.base your hp on YOUR comfort zone.

 

I don't disagree, but I wouldn't underestimate the need for ancillary modifications to the car that affect control. The tires, suspension, rear diff, electronics can all have a big impact on how much driver input is needed to maintain control of the car as whp increases...

 

THATS awsome JET..i think u'll like them... remember to heat them up a lil

 

true,but most choose poorly comprimising control.....mix-matched tires,lowering with stiff springs,tight posi-rear,sway bar overkill,camber affecting contact patch,basically all the things they think are improving are great for lo-po but once you step up power make a scary car and acually increase input.i'm not saying chassis mod's don't work,but most things ricer are counter productive for high hp application.if you set it up the way it should be you would throw half of your add-on's in the garbage.(not you specifically,general statement.)

 

What does meth have thave to with usable power? It doesnt make it anymore usable it makes it safer. Usable power is more about tire selection.

 

yeah... and its incorrect (unless he is talkigna bout true dyno dynamics #s)

Cause Dynojet, 580 is possible on 94...with fuel return, 800cc injectors and walboro

 

Yes! Thats what im talking about.

 

Powerbands affect the "street limit" also. A big TT kit like the JWT 850 can plant 700whp in the summer in 2nd, I cant even do that at much lower power levels due to having so much more TQ sooner. A 450whp Vortech will hook much better than 450whp TT kit. Its all driver preferance, and ability. I had a hard time at first with my car in 1-2, Id go WOT and just go sideways. Once I learned that part throttle is faster in some situations I became a better driver and didnt worry about starting from 2nd gear. Takes seat time, you can peddle 800whp if your good

 

Yes this is very true, but you can also get a gangsta tire to help that problem.

 

+1
yeah it takes some getting used to with getting a feel for the car and its tires. As a driver, your right foot is the best source of "traction control" on a car without traction control (The Z's is way too invasive to be useful)

But I have to admit, I really would rather push the gas pedal down all the way and get the maximum acceleration available at that time with the available traction vs pushing it down around 70-80% and trying to feel when the tires are about to break loose. I'm not opposed to a "good" automatic traction control system if one ever gets invented

The new exige S has an interesting one that compares the front and rear tire rotations and you have a dial that you set from 1-10 that relates to how many degrees difference before the engine cuts back proportional power

 

Nothing like peddling your(some spinning) car next to somebody fast in 2nd gear, then you nail 3rd and blow em away. LOL-they actually think they had a chance due to being next to you in 2nd...I love my 3.3FD btw, LONG 2nd gear helps a ton

 

is it a fuel cut system or timing retard?

 

I'm not sure

If it was drive by wire, then they could make it a throttle retard

 

you should call and ask them what kind of a retard they are. proportional timing would be sweet.

 

Still doesn't say anything about street racing.

Streetable power really depends on your skill level and what you can handle. If you don't know what you're doing, 400whp will be too much for a novice RWD driver. Someone with experience would be able to handle a 600+whp car on a daily basis. Drive wheels are gonna be another issue. I can handle 800+ to the wheels, since I'm using all 4 (and yes, I have driven an 800awhp Evo, and it's easy to work with). Trade off then is gonna be down low torque. No traction issues once you get going though (as long as you have the proper tires).

I'd personally say 500-600whp is a great range to have fun on the street and be relatively in control at the same time.

 

What is your rear camber set to?

I have been running 295R35-18 PS2s and the difference between 2 degrees and 1degree is night and day. In a straight line I was only useng 75% of the tread. Now I'm moving up to 31530R-18s. Constantly hazing the rears in 3 rd gear is fun for a while but hurst the wallet.

 

Isn't the speed/boost adjustment function something the FCON can do?

 

I amstill trying to get the hang of my high boost map. I agree with Alberto, I have noticed that part throttle through 1-2 makes things alot quicker. I am going to the strip tomorrow, hoping to get some good practice and decent times.