spin_dry Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, f7ben said: I think its safe to assume that the motor and drivetrain are good for 400- 450whp without major changes. That would be enough to keep a guy entertained for a bit i'm at 440hp with the 135. AWD would definetly be an advantage over RWD though. it's also a car that would deal with winter driving better. 4 blizzaks would be a fucking thrill ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, spin_dry said: i'm at 440hp with the 135. AWD would definetly be an advantage over RWD though. it's also a car that would deal with winter driving better. 4 blizzaks would be a fucking thrill ride. 440whp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, f7ben said: 440whp? i wish. things start coming apart at that level. i've known a few that have done it. but you're pushing about 530 to 550 at the crank. the n54 will take a bit more than the 55 because everything inside is forged. stiil, that's cutting things too close for reliability. if i have the power illl use it. i take the car on long road trips west and south. so i need it to hold together. id estimate the mods i have to generate 365 to 385whp. maybe a bit more depending on ambient temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 1 minute ago, spin_dry said: i wish. things start coming apart at that level. i've known a few that have done it. but you're pushing about 530 to 550 at the crank. the n54 will take a bit more than the 55 because everything inside is forged. stiil, that's cutting things too close for reliability. if i have the power illl use it. i take the car on long road trips west and south. so i need it to hold together. id estimate the mods i have to generate 365 to 385whp. maybe a bit more depending on ambient temps. meh ...the n54 can handle every bit of 450whp all day ....just need to go e85 and let er buck. I think just with jb4 and bigger pump injectors there are plenty of guys pushing the 500whp mark and having good luck. The motor can take more than that ....its all in the tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) 7 minutes ago, f7ben said: meh ...the n54 can handle every bit of 450whp all day ....just need to go e85 and let er buck. I think just with jb4 and bigger pump injectors there are plenty of guys pushing the 500whp mark and having good luck. The motor can take more than that ....its all in the tune it's not the motor that concerns me. the auto tranny and even dual clutch just don't hold together at those power levels. and most of those guys don't tour with the car. Edited November 15, 2016 by spin_dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, spin_dry said: it's not the motor that concerns me. the auto tranny and even dual clutch just don't hold together at those power levels. Ahhhh ....sorry. Didnt know you opted for the girl tranny. I would never ever ever own a sports car that didnt have a proper clutch. That is half the fun is the connection to the car when rowing the gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just now, f7ben said: Ahhhh ....sorry. Didnt know you opted for the girl tranny. I would never ever ever own a sports car that didnt have a proper clutch. That is half the fun is the connection to the car when rowing the gears is that what your vette came equipped with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted November 15, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, f7ben said: Ahhhh ....sorry. Didnt know you opted for the girl tranny. I would never ever ever own a sports car that didnt have a proper clutch. That is half the fun is the connection to the car when rowing the gears While automatics now are always faster... im with ya on manuals in sport cars. Its a must have Edited November 15, 2016 by BOHICA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, spin_dry said: is that what your vette came equipped with? of course the vette had a manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 19 minutes ago, f7ben said: of course the vette had a manual traction control too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 20 minutes ago, BOHICA said: While automatics now are always faster... im with ya on manuals in sport cars. Its a must have no desire to drive a manual through atlanta or chicago on a 5000 mile summer tour. if i owned a sunday only ride, sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 44 minutes ago, spin_dry said: no desire to drive a manual through atlanta or chicago on a 5000 mile summer tour. if i owned a sunday only ride, sure. I'm not positive, but I don't think it is available in an automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 35 minutes ago, ckf said: I'm not positive, but I don't think it is available in an automatic. If you're talking about the RS you are correct, there is no auto available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, spin_dry said: no desire to drive a manual through atlanta or chicago on a 5000 mile summer tour. if i owned a sunday only ride, sure. Who the fuck are you , Fleetwood Mac ? Edited November 16, 2016 by Sal Rosenberg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Woodtick Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 22 minutes ago, Sal Rosenberg said: Who the fuck are you , Fleetwood Mac ? . The old fuck may want to call it the final tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSpackler Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, Woodtick said: . The old fuck may want to call it the final tour. Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99mxz600 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Who would choose that over a Mustang GT................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 31 minutes ago, 99mxz600 said: Who would choose that over a Mustang GT................. Someone that wants to enjoy it year round that lives in an area where there can be snow on the ground eight months out of a year He just ordered the option winter tires and rims from Ford. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/02/17/focus-rs-drivers-can-shred-snow-with-first-ever-winter-tire-package.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 17 hours ago, Sal Rosenberg said: Who the fuck are you , Fleetwood Mac ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) 21 hours ago, ckf said: After years with General Motor, Rob has gone over to the dark side, he traded in his Chevy truck for a........... Ford Focus RS is that an SVT ? Edit . ...Nevermind , didn't see the RS Edited November 16, 2016 by xcr700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, ckf said: Someone that wants to enjoy it year round that lives in an area where there can be snow on the ground eight months out of a year He just ordered the option winter tires and rims from Ford. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/02/17/focus-rs-drivers-can-shred-snow-with-first-ever-winter-tire-package.html I would get steel wheels those would get bent at least with the roads around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 minute ago, xcr700 said: is that an SVT ? RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99mxz600 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, ckf said: Someone that wants to enjoy it year round that lives in an area where there can be snow on the ground eight months out of a year He just ordered the option winter tires and rims from Ford. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/02/17/focus-rs-drivers-can-shred-snow-with-first-ever-winter-tire-package.html Yea I suppose you have a point, but I thought I read you mention him keeping the truck if he bought the Mustang............. My boy just bought one actually.......... pretty badass car IMO................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Just now, ckf said: RS I realized that right after I posted and edited my post ..doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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