Dyno vid: 700rwhp on pump gas
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I would imagine it not to be as brutal, the Vette's tall gearing can't be a benefit against the GT2's much better gearing. Did I mention that the GT2 has always been my secret indulgence? I try to keep my admiration from them a secret around my domestic peeps.....
I am not a Porsche guy though, I could not imagine not having the seat flopping around in the corners....or the rifle shot impact intrusions into the car. And putting my snickers in the center console would even be possible.....no thank you.
I am not a Porsche guy though, I could not imagine not having the seat flopping around in the corners....or the rifle shot impact intrusions into the car. And putting my snickers in the center console would even be possible.....no thank you.
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My Z06 was brutal, loud, shaky, obnoxious and always pissed off. I had a RPM built 3.90 rear-end and RPM T-56 with revised 5th and 6th gears (close-ratio like the ZR1). It was a fun car, and sexy as hell, but drove much differently than my GT2 does. I much prefer the docile (comparably)characteristics of the GT2 to the non-stop snarling attitude of the Z06.
Once someone becomes a "Porsche guy", it's very difficult to go back.
Once someone becomes a "Porsche guy", it's very difficult to go back.
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I would bet that with a proper suspension setup and the same tires, it absolutely would. At least that's what my tuner/builder told me, and he won his class at the 2006 24 hrs of Daytona.
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I have been told those exact same words by porsche mechanics.
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My Z06 was brutal, loud, shaky, obnoxious and always pissed off. I had a RPM built 3.90 rear-end and RPM T-56 with revised 5th and 6th gears (close-ratio like the ZR1). It was a fun car, and sexy as hell, but drove much differently than my GT2 does. I much prefer the docile (comparably)characteristics of the GT2 to the non-stop snarling attitude of the Z06.
Once someone becomes a "Porsche guy", it's very difficult to go back.
Once someone becomes a "Porsche guy", it's very difficult to go back.
Rob - Send me a PM with the info on your fuel system. Thanks - Eric
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I'm really happy for you Scott! Sounds like the perfect set-up! If/when you look at your fule system again, check out e85 (if it's local for you) and do the switch. I absolutely love running it! My GTR runs so damn cool on it too- coolant temps never above 182 even in the 93 degree weather today....
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I'm really happy for you Scott! Sounds like the perfect set-up! If/when you look at your fule system again, check out e85 (if it's local for you) and do the switch. I absolutely love running it! My GTR runs so damn cool on it too- coolant temps never above 182 even in the 93 degree weather today....
Eric and I were talking about this other day...if I had E85 anywhere near me, I would absoutely be running a E85 setup.
Unfortunately, there's only one station in the entire state of VA that carries it and it's 3 hours away.
It sounds like your car is a beast. How much HP are you typically running on the street? PM if you want...
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Thank you, my friend.
Eric and I were talking about this other day...if I had E85 anywhere near me, I would absoutely be running a E85 setup.
Unfortunately, there's only one station in the entire state of VA that carries it and it's 3 hours away.
It sounds like your car is a beast. How much HP are you typically running on the street? PM if you want...
Eric and I were talking about this other day...if I had E85 anywhere near me, I would absoutely be running a E85 setup.
Unfortunately, there's only one station in the entire state of VA that carries it and it's 3 hours away.
It sounds like your car is a beast. How much HP are you typically running on the street? PM if you want...
I run it normally at 24 psi, which should make a bit over 750. I've got about 2k miles on it so far, and love it. Tym still needs to some minor programming, but I won't give it back to Tym to let him finish it!
These cars would be a blast to run from a 40 roll. Hopefully you'll be able to make TX next spring?
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That sucks. My pump is 20 min away and pretty much on the way for most of my driving. But I only have one around me and worry about if it's ever empty and I cut it too close.
I run it normally at 24 psi, which should make a bit over 750. I've got about 2k miles on it so far, and love it. Tym still needs to some minor programming, but I won't give it back to Tym to let him finish it!
These cars would be a blast to run from a 40 roll. Hopefully you'll be able to make TX next spring?
I run it normally at 24 psi, which should make a bit over 750. I've got about 2k miles on it so far, and love it. Tym still needs to some minor programming, but I won't give it back to Tym to let him finish it!
These cars would be a blast to run from a 40 roll. Hopefully you'll be able to make TX next spring?
If I do make it to TX next year, I would love to run you. Great match-up. But knowing you, I better not show up with 'only' 100 octane in the tank.
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