VQ Motor getting long in the tooth?
#61
I think it is safe to say that 6 cylinders in a V configuration is most likely to remain in the G series vehicles, at least for the foreseeable future. They can get plenty of power out of a V6, with a decent balance of fuel economy as well.
#62
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alright, i hope this question doesn't stray away from the topic too much, but what about the forced inductions kits out for the car? with such a high heat system (do we push high compression too?), how the hell is the car making so much reliable power? again, completely amateur here playing with words. can the stillen s/c run reliably on the track (+oil cooler)? I wonder, if you take it past 4k rpm everyday, is an oil cooler a good idea?
#67
Probably more like 99.5%
It's basically impossible to do it on the street and hardly anyone tracks these cars. My guess is less than 1 percent of owners have ever even been on a track.
It's basically impossible to do it on the street and hardly anyone tracks these cars. My guess is less than 1 percent of owners have ever even been on a track.
#69
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I feel like this motor is a split personality. It’s smooth under normal driving (less than 5000 rpms.) and becomes a screamer for aggressive driving (over 5000 rpms). Sure, there’s more NVH over 5000 rpms, but I like the feel and noise of a 300+ motor racing to 7500rpms. I don’t want total isolation from what’s going on under the hood at all times.
It’s a luxury car when I’m driving around with clients and it’s a sports sedan when I want to feel like I’m not driving a Honda Accord. The firm feel of the sports suspension is a constant reminder that I'm driving a sporty car (not a sports car).
When I read threads like this I always remind myself that I bought my car for $36K. It has a BBK, sports suspension, LSD, 6MT and 300+ hp. With a good launch, it’s high 13 second car in the ¼ mile. Nothing else can touch this car for $36K.
It’s a luxury car when I’m driving around with clients and it’s a sports sedan when I want to feel like I’m not driving a Honda Accord. The firm feel of the sports suspension is a constant reminder that I'm driving a sporty car (not a sports car).
When I read threads like this I always remind myself that I bought my car for $36K. It has a BBK, sports suspension, LSD, 6MT and 300+ hp. With a good launch, it’s high 13 second car in the ¼ mile. Nothing else can touch this car for $36K.
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Does that come with four doors? This is the sedan forum!
Just kidding. My last two cars were Mustang GT's. A real bang for the buck, no doubt and the new one's are the best of all. Ford has also jacked up the price over the last few years.
I need a sedan.
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I probably would have bought a 3-series if my knees weren't so cramped from pressing against the transmission tunnel.