Drax240z Posted August 28, 2001 Share Posted August 28, 2001 OK, everyone needs to take the new S4 out for a test drive. (or the new WRX) Pretty impressed with both those cars turbo systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 yeah, I took a WRX out for a test drive - pretty fun but nowhere near the violent acceleration I experience in my 240 turbo (at least over 3000rpm :> ). Pretty amazing package for $35,000 Canadian, though. Now, if you added a bigger intercooler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 By the way, I drove all the way to this wrecking yard with cash in hand, my camera, lots of tags and twist ties to identify the wires and sensors etc. (re: my intention to use the stock turbo efi system)- and the car they had wasn't even a turbo! D&M in Kelowna - be ashamed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 I found with both the WRX and S4 that I was going MUCH MUCH faster than it felt, especially compared to a 240z. 80mph in a Z feels FAST, while 80mph in either of the others feels very sedate. WRX is 227hp from the factory, and just asking for a fe wmore psi on the dial-a-boost if you ask me. I wonder if there is a FMIC conversion kit for those cars? I've never been fond with mounting the IC on top of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 Y'all need to take a CLOSE look at th eWRX exhaust system while you're at it. Potential? How does a catalytic converter between the exhaust manifold and the turbo sound? Oh yeah, it's got "potential" allright Uncork that puppy and hold on! Motor and transaxle upgrades are coming too so I wouldn't buy one just yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 Actually Jim it has 5 cats. 1 in each intake runner, and 1 after the turbo as well. Crazy, but its about the only way to get a turbo engine to have low emmissions when it just starts up and is running cold.. I have a feeling that you could remove all 4 pre-cats and never fail smog, providing that you always tested your car at operating temps. (but don't take my word for it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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