Originally Posted by
ekim952522000
00-02 Celica 180*1.25*10.40 = 2340 - 50 (struts) = 2290
Celica 225hp
2381 - 2290 = -91
Now one problem with lowering the weight on any of the FWD cars in ITR is I do not think the Integra, prelude, or Celica could get any lighter.
Lol. I am going to have a hard time of having a safe and legal car at the current weight for the Celica.
Where did the 225hp number come from the 1.25 multiplier? Best wheel hp numbers out of a NA car is 182 at the wheel (on a maintained dyno) with a 15% loss for the drive train that still only breaks 209 crank. Supercharged that motor and it makes 225.
One of the things to keep in mind is that with the more modern EFI systems (and the calibrations that go with them) the gains will be at best 10-18% with the mods allowed by the rule set. Plus the designs of the motors are also much better from the factory as the OEMs are trying to squeeze out just as much as possible. There are a very few Naturally Aspirated exceptions to this (especially when mated to a manual transmission as they derate the autos more).
What would happen to those cars that cannot make weight (aftermarket hoods, and trunks)? Do they move down to ITS? Or should the penalty go the other way as an adder for the RWD?
More food for thought.
Last edited by Duc; 01-19-2009 at 10:50 PM.
Derek
#76 ITR Toyota Celica GTS
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