I can't resist pimping the FPV F6 on here ;) Got room in your heart for a brutal Aussie I6?

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BlackTigers

BlackTigers

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That's a great looking car. Except for that kiwi green, but meh.

Are there even any cars in the US that ship with rims that aren't gunmental or silver?
 
thecoolnessrune

thecoolnessrune

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HSV and FPV both make some absolutely gorgeous cars. I can't think of one of them that isn't absolutely stunning.
 
dug777

dug777

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Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
HSV and FPV both make some absolutely gorgeous cars. I can't think of one of them that isn't absolutely stunning.
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I don't think you'd have liked the HSV Maloo ute from a few years back ;)

I love utes, and I hated it.
 
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fstime

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You're both wrong, year for year, this is king of I6's.

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320hp/315 ft lbs torque, parralel turbo's so peak torque comes very early and can't forget the top end once the second turbo kicks in. The block can handle insane amounts of horsepower and still remain reliable. Not every 2JZ has a huge turbo pushing 40 PSI through the engine, you could get 400 RWHP like nothing. I would say the block is good for 750 hp, after that it gets a bit stupid, although it can certainly handle more, you will introduce lag and a power curve not fit for dd.


Hmm, what do we have in comparison presently? A BMW 335? Not even close year for year.

Car handles beautifully, brakes are strong, and the tranny is the last of your worries.

And too think this came out in 1992. So wheres all the development to show in today's cars which are over 15 years newer? 350Z's?
 
Arkaign

Arkaign

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Originally posted by: BouZouki
You're both wrong, year for year, this is king of I6's.

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320hp/315 ft lbs torque, parralel turbo's so peak torque comes very early and can't forget the top end once the second turbo kicks in. The block can handle insane amounts of horsepower and still remain reliable. Not every 2JZ has a huge turbo pushing 40 PSI through the engine, you could get 400 RWHP like nothing. I would say the block is good for 750 hp, after that it gets a bit stupid, although it can certainly handle more, you will introduce lag and a power curve not fit for dd.


Hmm, what do we have in comparison presently? A BMW 335? Not even close year for year.

Car handles beautifully, brakes are strong, and the tranny is the last of your worries.

And too think this came out in 1992. So wheres all the development to show in today's cars which are over 15 years newer? 350Z's?
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That's the truth. Only the RB26DETT compares IMHO as a stock 6 cylinder motor that could handle ridiculous amounts of boost and remain very reliable.

The BMW Inline 6 series are pretty awesome overall, but not quite to the same insane level of power capability. Just a different application/market.

350Z is weak IMHO compared to the 300ZXTT, particularly when you compare them against their contemporaries. In 1989, the 1990 model came out and pretty much dominated everything from Vettes (other than the godly ZR-1) to 911s to the MK3 Supra, etc. The 350Z came out and was only a passable match for some mid-level 'sporty' vehicles.

370Z looks poised to get things back in order.
 
Demon-Xanth

Demon-Xanth

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I-6s tend to be well suited for handling large amounts of boost because they typically have 7 bearings, are well balanced naturally, and often are cast well thicker than what they really need. If you want to see insane boost, look at Dodge Cummins trucks. Stock they're 25PSI, modified you could run an impact wrench off a fitting in the manifold.

Example:
http://www.thoroughbreddiesel....odge-turbo-systems.htm <--turbos kits designed for 70PSI. At that point, that 5.9 is looking a lot more like a 29.5 :)
 
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