Beat by SRT-4
08-10-2005, 09:39 PM
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Beat by SRT-4 Comin home from work today, stopped next to an SRT-4. We went when the light dropped, and I outlaunched the hell out of him. He reeled me in through third though. Sounded like a catback and a BOV, probably not much more than that since he didn't pull me horribly bad. I actually expected it to be worse, I guess my launch save me from total embarassment.
08-10-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CrabhartLS1
in the WRX? wow yeah i'd expect that too. Although the stock exhausts on those things arn't all that restrictive. they pop and grumble like an angry, flatulant ape.
08-11-2005, 10:33 PM
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Yeah they're probably pretty close. The SRT-4 is a little lighter, and has 230hp and 250ft. lbs. stock, compared to the 227hp and 217ft. lbs. of the stock WRX.
the WRX gets it to the ground better though. So i say that race ended up the way it should, a stock SRT-4 should be able to beat a WRX in a straight line.
the WRX gets it to the ground better though. So i say that race ended up the way it should, a stock SRT-4 should be able to beat a WRX in a straight line.
08-12-2005, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CrabhartLS1
Yeah they're probably pretty close. The SRT-4 is a little lighter, and has 230hp and 250ft. lbs. stock, compared to the 227hp and 217ft. lbs. of the stock WRX.
the WRX gets it to the ground better though. So i say that race ended up the way it should, a stock SRT-4 should be able to beat a WRX in a straight line.
the WRX gets it to the ground better though. So i say that race ended up the way it should, a stock SRT-4 should be able to beat a WRX in a straight line.
08-12-2005, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
WRX gets it to the ground to all four wheels, but the drivetrain is a bitch to the power. Saps a lot by putting it to all four wheels.
Dont NEONS with SRT badges come stock with a BOV?
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08-12-2005, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wvutransam
Exactly...
Dont NEONS with SRT badges come stock with a BOV?
Dont NEONS with SRT badges come stock with a BOV?
To answer your question, yes they do have a BOV. However it is environmental friendly, so it is internally vented. Meaning you dont get that BOV whistle when letting off the throttle.
How much does a WRX weigh? I know with it's thin paint and thin body panels it can't be too much more than an SRT-4. SRT's, depending on how they are optioned were between 2900-3000lbs.
08-12-2005, 05:34 PM
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BOVs do nothing for performance. I assumed that since he had an aftermarket atmospherical BOV, he probably had a few more bolt-ons.
WRXs weigh 3000-3100 lbs.
WRXs weigh 3000-3100 lbs.
08-12-2005, 05:55 PM
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BOVs do nothing for performance. I assumed that since he had an aftermarket atmospherical BOV, he probably had a few more bolt-ons.
WRXs weigh 3000-3100 lbs.
WRXs weigh 3000-3100 lbs.
(not even an acufab or other boost controller....)
BTW, I love the quote in your sig
08-12-2005, 06:13 PM
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If he wasnt stock he would have pulled by you in 2nd gear....I bet you that he is 100% stock expect for the noise maker....I have ran many Wrx's and just annhilate them
08-12-2005, 10:18 PM
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Damnit Jon! Your not suppose to lose to near stock SRT-4s! You hurting the LT1 name. (Even though you weren't in an LT1, your THE LT1 moderator and that has to count for something
)Good death buddy!
08-12-2005, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
BOVs do nothing for performance. I assumed that since he had an aftermarket atmospherical BOV, he probably had a few more bolt-ons.
WRXs weigh 3000-3100 lbs.
WRXs weigh 3000-3100 lbs.
they do help "performance" in the sense they they make the turbo's job easyer when the throttle body plate closes....
08-12-2005, 11:47 PM
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BOV's protect the turbo more then anything else...
they do help "performance" in the sense they they make the turbo's job easyer when the throttle body plate closes....
they do help "performance" in the sense they they make the turbo's job easyer when the throttle body plate closes....
08-14-2005, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by GXPPOWER
srt4 have no mufflers and their exhausts are very free flowing.
they are very fast up top.
they are very fast up top.
The SRT already has a BOV stock... the WRX already has a BOV stock...it's just that they are internally vented so there is no whoosh or whistle noise.... ricers dont like quiet. There is no need for an external one unless you are close to exceeding the stock rating. SRT's need them replaced if exceeding 18psi of boost.
08-14-2005, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportPatrolWS6
time to trade in the wrx for a f-body. Thats my opinion
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Damnit Jon! Your not suppose to lose to near stock SRT-4s! You hurting the LT1 name. (Even though you weren't in an LT1, your THE LT1 moderator and that has to count for something )
Good death buddy!
Good death buddy!
