Is there really no match for Integra Type R?? anyone?

[ElFenix]

read somewhere that the type r can't do it, the compression ratio is too high so you can't add as much boost. still, adding a supercharger to a type r is going to make it more expensive than the gsr + supercharger.

 

[tom3]

I'd like to hear your comments on the Subaru Impreza WRX 22B

it's one awesome AWD racing car.. but not available in the US

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

eia430: I would like to hear your comments about the Nissan Maxima(all model years) in terms of it's performance and handling. I also appreciate your (car related) input in the forums...its VERY interesting and to the point.

You should make a website about cars and it's technicalities!! It would be very popular!

Thanks again.

 

[StageLeft]

tom3

Yeah too bad eh? The imprezas look pretty sweet but the north american ones are underpowered - lets hope next model year fixes that.

madd indian

I don't know as much as eia430 but my personal take on maximas is that for the money and size of the vehicle (plenty of carry room) the maxima's performance is exceptional in a straight line. Current year does 0-60 in 6.7...their handling isn't that great though because they are afterall a large sedan. The GXE, for instance, can skitter around corners on any bumps, although its still plenty fast when accelerating.

 

[Imported]

I heard that the 2002 model for the Impreza was gonna have the bigger engine. Hopefully it's true cause those things are bad..

 

[atom]

A US Impreza RS with the JC Sports turbo kit could be a match for a real 22B. It would actually beat a stock 22B, but the engine is a lot harsher than the 22B engine.

 

[Bartman]

dude.. I hate to break it to you but a SS Camaro will spank the rice out of that car.. and skin that SVT snake... may I direct you to the www.camaroz28.com msg bord for further preformance questions.

Bart

 

[NOendINsight]

arent they bringing the wrx-sti over for '01 ?????

the crack about a z28 beating the impreza is a definite condition based statement. ( its not raining, its a straight line, and its about 80 degrees outside )

There being a larger aftermarket for mustangs than an integra would be an extremely close race. I saw an intake for a 92-95 civic at a gas station the other day. ( no shlt. )

Racing in SCCA can be addictive and expensive, if you value the free time you have, the extra money you have, and the freedom to park in your garage at night, its not for you. its like an addiction, or a disease.

my two,

-me-

 

[eia430]

madindian, Thanks for the vote of confidence.. I used to do build engines from the ground up (hondas) and do custom turbo installs etc. That is where I get my knowledge from, it was a hobby that turned into my livelyhood for 2 years. I have been out of it for quite a few years (partners suck in busniness, if you have a partner, keep a VERY CLOSE eye on him) now so I'm not quite up to date like I used to be. But I'll do my best to answer your questions.

The Maxima... it's a surprising car it's a full size 4dr sedan that's built like a little pocket rocket. They have a rather advanced engine management system on it, it uses Mass Air system (commonly found in bmw's and other euro cars as well as newer american cars) rather than the manifold air pressure system used in honda's. What's the advantage? a mass air system measures the amount of air going into the engine and adjusts the fuel mixture accordingly. A manifold air pressure system estimates the amount of air entering a motor by the level of manifold vacum and the rpm's of the motor. It does not actualy measure but rather extrapolates the likely amount of air consumned by the motor. This is where a lot of shops and most do it yourself guys fall flat on their face. When you improve the airflow through a motor you change the actual amount of air going into the motor, but the parameters are for a set value that you just changed, so you start leaning out the air/fuel mixture which makes you car run like crap or kills the motor. On a Maxima, this is not the case.. since the car uses a Mass air flow sensor, if improve the air flow through the engine and consumes more air the sensor will detect that and compensate for that extra air with more fuel. This assures the proper air/fuel mixture in the motor despite having headers, airfilter, cam, etc. In short, when you tweak a maxima, there is less chance of you 86ing the motor.

Maximas have always impressed me with their level of performance (for a 4dr sedan) they are pretty quick on the get go. Quick enough to surprise quite a few little twits in their loud, slammed civics. If you want to learn more about tweaking nissans, Jim Wolfe Engeneering in El Cajon california(http://www.jimwolftechnology.com) would be a good place to start, they specialize in tweaking Nissans . If you want a good all around performer that's still a 4dr sedan and does not cost a fortune you would be hard pressed to find better than the maxima. Besides, at the end of the day when you need to move 5 people and need luggage space you can do so, not the same for that little bitty slamned loud irritating civic. If you have specific questions, post and I'll try to answer..

 

[Hungy]

for those people that say the integra is a better car, i have to seriously question your judgement. They recently had an article on compact car or one of those rice rocket magazine comparing the mustang gt to the integra type R... obviously the gt kicked the integras ass in acceleration and raw power. many people argue that the integra can out corner the mustang any day... that is true but how many of you go down to the tracks and race. For the average person, most who do race is on the street right before the light turns green. In those cases the integra does not have a chance. so unless your are going to race on the tracks or up in the mountains the integra is no match for the gt and especially nothing compared to the svt and cobra R's

 

[VoodooExtreme]

"Nissan 300zx can kick it's ass!".

 

[eia430]

Hungry, to most of us there is more to life than pressing a gas pedal to the floor at a stoplight. Some of us prefer actualy having SOME SORT OF SKILL to be proud of(track drivers) Yet others prefer our cars to not fall apart as the months and years go by. So for someone to consider an integra to be better than a mustang may not from lack of judgement. But for a person (you) to judge a car to be superior soley on stoplight antics is DEFINATELY from lack of judgement.