can a 4 cylinder really give me a run for the money? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nicev8 · 02-17-2011, 09:29 AM

My friend has a friend with a Subaru 4-cylinder. He says the car dyno'ed at 260hp/300 ft lbs. Without correction I dyno'ed at just under 300hp/just over 300 ft lbs., with correction I was 360hp. The Subaru is significantly lighter than my SS. Head to head would he really actually give me a run for my money? I just don't see it... From what my friend said he's not a jerk or a ricer type, it's actually his family car.

Also, I've never heard of a 4-cylinder having more torque than horsepower, something is a little fishy there not? If he really did dyno it there should be a dyno sheet right? I'll see if I can get a hold of it in an unconspicuous way.. Something just doesn't add up...

RatRacer · 02-17-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nicev8

My friend has a friend with a Subaru 4-cylinder. He says the car dyno'ed at 260hp/300 ft lbs. Without correction I dyno'ed at just under 300hp/just over 300 ft lbs., with correction I was 360hp. The Subaru is significantly lighter than my SS. Head to head would he really actually give me a run for my money? I just don't see it... From what my friend said he's not a jerk or a ricer type, it's actually his family car....

Yes, it will be a run for your money, given the power to weight ratio's, plus driver skill level.

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Originally Posted by nicev8

Also, I've never heard of a 4-cylinder having more torque than horsepower, something is a little fishy there not? If he really did dyno it there should be a dyno sheet right? I'll see if I can get a hold of it in an unconspicuous way.. Something just doesn't add up...

A turbo adder will do that. Mine has more torque than HP. WRX's can be nasty.

SUX2BU · 02-17-2011, 09:45 AM

Never underestimate a turbo car.

*The_Blur* · 02-17-2011, 09:45 AM

Be careful with those Subarus. They can put up quite a fight. They weigh less and have a lot of power.

tom692010 · 02-17-2011, 10:30 AM

I saw a honda civic put a 10 down at the track last year. Looked like the kid pulled the car straight from the junk yard. But man it flew!

SC2150 · 02-17-2011, 10:36 AM

He may spank you. Every 100lbs is a tenth in the 1/4 mile and he is AWD so no traction issues.

We build 4 cyliners that go 10-9-8 seconds in the 1/4 mile.

nicev8 · 02-17-2011, 12:27 PM

Sheesh, I learned something new today, I never would have guessed. I had already asked my friend if he thought he could get the dyno sheet and he was going to ask. I don't know if it's even worth posting now, I guess I'm still curious.

73vette · 02-17-2011, 04:40 PM

I had a turbo audi, and you can really do some amazing things with an engine that's built to handle boost... If it's an STi, it should be close. Again, it's not like a $15k honda civic. WRX STi's can cost up to $40k. If I paid that much, I'd hope to give you a run for your money also!!

turboguy327 · 02-17-2011, 05:29 PM

There are many 4 cylinder cars that can give a run for the money. My friend has a evo called the ricer. Drives to the track runs 8 second 1/4 and drives home. Yes emissions legal in NYS. Also hit 198mph at the texas mile. All on gas out of the pump(E85)

SUX2BU · 02-17-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

He may spank you. Every 100lbs is a tenth in the 1/4 mile and he is AWD so no traction issues.

We build 4 cyliners that go 10-9-8 seconds in the 1/4 mile.

Less traction issues.

LittleMT · 02-17-2011, 05:41 PM

my 637hp srt-4 just decimates my Camaro SS, it is a ugly, lopsided rout.

Bellringer · 02-17-2011, 05:43 PM

I had my arse handed to me by a Dodge Neon!

I knew I was in trouble when I heard the whiiirrrrrrrrr..............

nicev8 · 02-18-2011, 02:30 PM

Interesting, while waiting for the dyno sheet, I found a WRX with an LSX motor swap..

walhan_qtr · 02-18-2011, 04:42 PM

oh dont underestimate those little 4cyl cars, especially at our elevation (6000ft)... they can get pretty fast. my cousin has a 2.5l STi and he used to beat G8s and GTOs when he was stock. with exhaust/CAI/no tune, he was about 0.5-1car behind my stock C5 at 120mph (35-40roll).

now

02-17-2011, 09:29 AM	#1
nicev8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 9	can a 4 cylinder really give me a run for the money? My friend has a friend with a Subaru 4-cylinder. He says the car dyno'ed at 260hp/300 ft lbs. Without correction I dyno'ed at just under 300hp/just over 300 ft lbs., with correction I was 360hp. The Subaru is significantly lighter than my SS. Head to head would he really actually give me a run for my money? I just don't see it... From what my friend said he's not a jerk or a ricer type, it's actually his family car. Also, I've never heard of a 4-cylinder having more torque than horsepower, something is a little fishy there not? If he really did dyno it there should be a dyno sheet right? I'll see if I can get a hold of it in an unconspicuous way.. Something just doesn't add up...

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73vette Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, 1973 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 807 View My Garage	I had a turbo audi, and you can really do some amazing things with an engine that's built to handle boost... If it's an STi, it should be close. Again, it's not like a $15k honda civic. WRX STi's can cost up to $40k. If I paid that much, I'd hope to give you a run for your money also!! __________________

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02-17-2011, 10:36 AM	#6
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	He may spank you. Every 100lbs is a tenth in the 1/4 mile and he is AWD so no traction issues. We build 4 cyliners that go 10-9-8 seconds in the 1/4 mile.

02-17-2011, 12:27 PM	#7
nicev8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 9	Sheesh, I learned something new today, I never would have guessed. I had already asked my friend if he thought he could get the dyno sheet and he was going to ask. I don't know if it's even worth posting now, I guess I'm still curious.

02-17-2011, 05:29 PM	#9
turboguy327 Banned Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704	There are many 4 cylinder cars that can give a run for the money. My friend has a evo called the ricer. Drives to the track runs 8 second 1/4 and drives home. Yes emissions legal in NYS. Also hit 198mph at the texas mile. All on gas out of the pump(E85)

02-17-2011, 05:43 PM	#12
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02-18-2011, 04:42 PM	#14
walhan_qtr ..[ Z06-QTR ].. Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS RS M6/ 07 C6 Z06 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 763	oh dont underestimate those little 4cyl cars, especially at our elevation (6000ft)... they can get pretty fast. my cousin has a 2.5l STi and he used to beat G8s and GTOs when he was stock. with exhaust/CAI/no tune, he was about 0.5-1car behind my stock C5 at 120mph (35-40roll). now __________________ - 07 Silver C6 Z06, Darton sleeved LS7, 441ci, H/C/I, Duel Stage Nitrous, RPS BC3, TR6060, E85. (615whp/582wtq N/A) - 09 Blk Z06, 427ci LSX, F2 Procharger, Brodix, Holley, ZR1 TR6060, ... (1204whp/1045wtq @ 24psi) - 06 Blk C6, Darton Sleeved LS2, 427ci, H/C/I, F1X, RPM Trans/Diff, RPS BC3. (New #s soon) - 10 Black Camaro LS3, 2SS/RS, H/C/I, bolt-ons, Spec. (470whp/450wtq). - 07 Black Corvette C6(SOLD). - 98 White/Red Corvette C5(SOLD).

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