996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.
View Poll Results: How much horsepower is enough?
600 crank hp
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700 crank hp
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800 crank hp
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6.90%
I need over 800 crank hp
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How much Horsepower is enough?

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Re: HP

Originally posted by NelsonF
My new GT3 provides a more balanced approach to performance, I really enjoy the N/A engine and lighter more optimized platform.
Nelson, congrats on your new GT3. Come by for a cruise some day. I'll take the CS along.

BTW, regarding HP, my Ruf is as fast as the 600 RWHP TTs, but I enjoy driving by CS a bit more, even with only 430 HP.

HP does not always equate to fun!
 
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by buddyg
No Mercy you mentioned highway crushing, I guess once you are up to speed like 70 mph you can nail the throttle and get the rush of that 1000 hp Viper? I am not sure cause I have never been in anything like that.

Please enlighten me.


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About 90 for me....
 
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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Its enough when you find yourself questioning it. Saying "Can I really handle this much?" or "Is this to much for the track?". Then you know you have either reached your personal limit, or the chassis limit. I have already owned a car making over 600crank weighing less then 3000lbs. That wasn't enough, so now its time for the 930 to make some jam.
 
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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What will you be doing to the 930? Any pictures?

Thanks!
 
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Originally posted by buddyg
What will you be doing to the 930? Any pictures?

Thanks!
Car is going to Legendary Motorcars to get the widebody done. She will be Lapis Blue, and running 19x13 (25/355) rears, and 19x10 (30/285) fronts. GT35R, and all other needed stuff (intercooler, clutch, etc.) for this year, hoping for around 420whp. Its gutted, caged, RS Doors, etc. So with 420whp, and a weight of 2600lbs fully loaded with fluids, it should go pretty well. Over the winter I am converting to EFI, Motec, twin turbo's, twin plug heads, etc.

I have some pictures of how she sits right now (mostly stock, just gutted, etc.). I will post them if you wish.
 
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Any late minute pollers before this thread goes to lala land?
 
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I have some pictures of how she sits right now (mostly stock, just gutted, etc.). I will post them if you wish.
I would really like to see some photos.
 
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600hp (Stage IV) in a GT2 is ideal in my mind. Blazing acceleration while still maintaining reliability.
 
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I will post more pictures after the widebody is done. Hopefully my Kinesis wheels come in soon. 19x13 with a 355 on the back is going to look crazy.
 
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Very nice project!
 
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Show's pics when it is done.
 
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