Can we talk drag racing? 5.0 specific..
06-30-2016, 10:00 AM
#21
Official HTT Greeter
Seems the OP already knows the answers to his own questions right? No offence. What I don't get is 3 out of the 4 engines appear to perform almost equally on this test. Why is a 325hp 2.7 doing as well as 385hp 5.0? I know there are variables but 14.3's - 14.8's for all of them is pretty close.
yes the 5.0L has more PEAK hp...but not until later in the RPM range. The dyno curves of each are vastly different....The EB engines build quick and relatively level off some. while the V8 builds slower but slowly exceeds the 2.7L...So launching, the turbos will have a slight edge, but on the top end, the n/a V8 will get the edge.
that, and drivers, and the fact that both have a different launch, shift, WOT, strategy.
in the end, Like the above poster said:
You opened it!
Cause they are all Bad *** Fords!
Cause they are all Bad *** Fords!
06-30-2016, 10:16 AM
#22
yep... different powerbands... the EB motors make similar power for much longer....
similar reason that cam only GM motors are usually slower than you would expect, big peak power at high rpm, but a turd under the curve. Same with your basic supras, slow as all get out for their power levels. 300whp through most of powerband, then peaks to 800whp for 900rpm. Woopty doooo.....
/end rant
similar reason that cam only GM motors are usually slower than you would expect, big peak power at high rpm, but a turd under the curve. Same with your basic supras, slow as all get out for their power levels. 300whp through most of powerband, then peaks to 800whp for 900rpm. Woopty doooo.....
/end rant
06-30-2016, 02:25 PM
#23
I bleed Blue
Thread Starter
07-01-2016, 02:23 AM
#24
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk,Ohio has a all Ford race next weekend July 8-10.I plan on going and maybe making a few passes in the Truck.IIRC Saturday and Sunday is only $1.00 for car and driver[that's right $1.00 not a misprint].
07-01-2016, 07:21 AM
#25
I bleed Blue
Thread Starter
What part of Michigan are you from and how far from Norwalk,Ohio are you?
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk,Ohio has a all Ford race next weekend July 8-10.I plan on going and maybe making a few passes in the Truck.IIRC Saturday and Sunday is only $1.00 for car and driver[that's right $1.00 not a misprint].
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk,Ohio has a all Ford race next weekend July 8-10.I plan on going and maybe making a few passes in the Truck.IIRC Saturday and Sunday is only $1.00 for car and driver[that's right $1.00 not a misprint].
I was actually thinkin about going down for that race and stick the truck in true street just for fun. However the forecast isnt looking good at the moment for a good weekend.
07-01-2016, 07:35 AM
#26
Another important thing to remember is engine temperature, if your nlengine is at operating temps, it wont run as good as it would nice and cool, i wait about an hour between runs, open hood and let it cool down, thats why they sell the cooler thermostat as a performance mod
07-02-2016, 02:23 AM
#28
07-03-2016, 03:05 AM
#30
Probably just the Street class must have exhaust and street tires.It looks like i'll have to go to bed early next Friday night no staying up after 3 am!!
I'll have to try and leave pretty early as i'm about 1 1/2 hours away from Norwalk!!!!
I'll have to try and leave pretty early as i'm about 1 1/2 hours away from Norwalk!!!!
