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Forum: MKIV Supra

01-30-2010, 11:35 PM

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Posted By pwpanas

I have a bit more info on that. Toyota chose to...

I have a bit more info on that. Toyota chose to replace the 2jz with a v4 because of JGTC boostXdisplacement restrictions. Running the 2jz with enough boost to overcome its weight difference over a...

Forum: MKIV Supra

01-30-2010, 06:33 AM

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Posted By pwpanas

No need to get stressed - I thought we were...

No need to get stressed - I thought we were having a good, objective, friendly discussion. Apologies if I offended you.

Regarding Toyota's super GT racing, or any officially-sanctioned race...

Forum: MKIV Supra

01-30-2010, 05:43 AM

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Posted By pwpanas

Even a big block, high compression v8 does not...

Even a big block, high compression v8 does not have a vertical torque curve. My point is that "early in the power band" is irrelevant - just downshift. At higher rpms (relative to turbo size) torque...

Forum: MKIV Supra

01-30-2010, 04:46 AM

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Posted By pwpanas

Actually v8s don't necessarily build torque...

Actually v8s don't necessarily build torque faster...at higher rpms, turbos can spool almost instantly. In fact, the only reason turbos aren't roadraced much is because that instant torque-boost can...

Forum: MKIV Supra

01-29-2010, 06:44 AM

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Posted By pwpanas

Common misconception: turbos build plenty of...

Common misconception: turbos build plenty of torque. :)

Where I can agree with you is that turbos bring that torque on less consistenly/predictably than n/a. That predictability is desireable...

Forum: MKIV Supra

01-29-2010, 01:47 AM

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Posted By pwpanas

Are you sure a v8 would weigh less than a 3L...

Are you sure a v8 would weigh less than a 3L inline 6 with a 61mm single turbo?

Forum: MKIV Supra

01-20-2010, 01:16 AM

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Posted By pwpanas

I appreciate the additional info, but to me it...

I appreciate the additional info, but to me it still doesn't make sense. A bone-stock 2jz-gte bottom end is good for 1000hp. Why not just stick with that, and not worry about needing any engine...

Forum: MKIV Supra

01-19-2010, 08:19 PM

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Posted By pwpanas

Thank you for the link. As you...

Thank you for the link.

As you might have guessed, you've posted on a forum full of 'Supra biggots' (speaking primarily for myself, if not more). I hope you don't mind if I provide some...

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