w3rkn
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I do because I want one to add to my fleet,
Thats^ being selfish...
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I do because I want one to add to my fleet,
I am pretty sure we have had this discussion before. But I do not think you understand torque.Torque is over-rated. It's ok for pulling things, but power is a measurement of how quickly a vehicle can accelerate. Torque you can get through gearing, but there's no substitute for power.
If you threw away smog regulations you could have a great 7.3 with awesome high winding characteristics. The only problem is you can't throw away smog regulations (and I wouldn't want to). For a classic car the engine you are describing sounds awesome. I just don't think pushrod engines are as great when all the modern regulations are accommodated. The Coyote wouldn't have to increase by much in size to get the displacement for 600 + HP.
Engine torque does not have a relationship to the rate of acceleration of a vehicle. That's why 1/4 mile calculators use HP. You can't actually calculate how fast a vehicle will accelerate using engine torque.I am pretty sure we have had this discussion before. But I do not think you understand torque.
Torque is the measurement of how quickly a vehicle can accelerate. Matter of fact, the torque curve IS the rate of acceleration (in any gear). Horsepower is a Calculus derived from work done, over time.
As fast as you can press the accelerator.I have 1,000 ft-lbs of torque and a 4,000 lb vehicle. How fast can I get through the 1/4 mile?
It could take a very long time. The engine I'm thinking of makes 1,000 ft lbs of torque at 1 rpm and it would take over 2.5 minutes to finish the 1/4 mile in a 4,000 lb vehicle. How accurate was your "calculation" of 1/4 mile time based on engine torque?As fast as you can press the accelerator.
Well as horsepower is a function of rpm and torque we can math the answers with a little work.It could take a very long time. The engine I'm thinking of makes 1,000 ft lbs of torque at 1 rpm and it would take over 2.5 minutes to finish the 1/4 mile in a 4,000 lb vehicle. How accurate was your "calculation" of 1/4 mile time based on engine torque?
One for the standard GT, the other for the Mach 1, which leads me to believe the Mach 1 is going to be a bullitt with a few cosmetic changes and no hideous green paint.
I know it's blasphemous for a true Mustang guy, but I really prefer the black. Just something about that chrome trim on that car in black really works for me.Hey I like the green!
No "calculation". Just a general statement.It could take a very long time. The engine I'm thinking of makes 1,000 ft lbs of torque at 1 rpm and it would take over 2.5 minutes to finish the 1/4 mile in a 4,000 lb vehicle. How accurate was your "calculation" of 1/4 mile time based on engine torque?
On top of the homepage note from autoblogger, Matt goes on a bit of a rabbit trail:No "calculation". Just a general statement.
Thank you for providing the translationI'll post it in this thread as well
Thank you for providing the translation
It the Mach 1 is this and I can get it in a decent color, that just might be the one that would convince me to unass my anniversary. Have to see it first though.If it's a ~530 hp 5.0 with some parts PP2, PP1, and GT350 aero, Magneride, and an A10, that'll be a sweet, quick ride. Just don't use Cup 2s. Use the MPS4S, but wider in front and back than PP1, but staggered unlike the PP2. Something like 275/35/R20 in front, and 295/35/R20 in the rear. I'd prefer not to have 305s all around.