How much power is enough?

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by tin-man

Now if each of the various posts either ask or answer a question or opine on the merits of what has been said I can see how such comments could be considered as being derivative of a basic philosophical curiosity of the Cobra given, philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, and experiences and is distinguished from other ways of addressing such issues by its critical, systematic approach and its reliance on generally rational discussion and argument. Phew!

Wow, tin-man! I’m hugely impressed. I’m trying to think of something intelligent-like to come back with, but I’m smart enough to know when I’m hopelessly outclassed.
And yes, you guessed correctly, the original question was rhetorical. I have a clear – but still malleable – idea of what I want, what it will do and how it will do it.
Cheers!
Glen

[tcrist]

The simple answer is get as much as you can afford. You can always adjust how much you use with the loud pedal.

Remember, you can never have too much power, but you can have too little.

[fordracing65]

Its all about torque, a ferrari has no torque so they ofset that with 5.14 gears, imagine that rear end in a torque monster, american v-8 for our cobras dont have to pass emissions, so go with big hp and big tq.

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Its all about torque, a ferrari has no torque so they ofset that with 5.14 gears, imagine that rear end in a torque monster, american v-8 for our cobras dont have to pass emissions, so go with big hp and big tq.

AMEN, could'nt have said it better.

[brettco]

My car has 510hp/515tq and has been on the road since 99. Although its low miles I can honestly say nobody has asked for a second ride in my car! Steve Prewett tool me for a fide in his original comp car and while it was loud it really wasn't that fast. Stock stroke 427 vs stroked.

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by brettco

My car has 510hp/515tq and has been on the road since 99. Although its low miles I can honestly say nobody has asked for a second ride in my car! Steve Prewett tool me for a fide in his original comp car and while it was loud it really wasn't that fast. Stock stroke 427 vs stroked.

Why didn't people want a second ride, you scare the bejees outa them?

Can you post pictures of your car?

Cheers, tin-man

[Zoom This]

Originally Posted by brettco

My car has 510hp/515tq and has been on the road since 99. Although its low miles I can honestly say nobody has asked for a second ride in my car! Steve Prewett tool me for a fide in his original comp car and while it was loud it really wasn't that fast. Stock stroke 427 vs stroked.

Now, I've had my car for 8 years with my 418W with 9k miles on it. Best of everything inside. Puts out 478 hp at the wheels. Of all the rides I have given, like Brettco said, no one has asked for another. You know when your HP is just about right when people walk away after a ride smiling and just shaking their head. Oh, and if you get beat on the street, ya just don't have enough HP anymore.

Bill

[twin turbo]

The more power you run the stickier tires you need. I normally run 550-600 rwhp depending upon road conditions and temperature outside. Once your running really sticky tires it's just a matter of what speed you can put the pedal all the way down. Cheers.

[Bill E]

1800 pounds 1300 hp I may have gone a bit over board but the customer just giggles a lot.

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by Bill E

1800 pounds 1300 hp I may have gone a bit over board but the customer just giggles a lot.

Y'think? Gawd, that's one mean lookin' beast, do they have X rated categories for engines yet, for sure that one would qualify? Congratulations.

Does the customer giggle after the ride as a result of being scared S***less or does the giggle then transition into a full-blown cranium meltdown?

Just curious.

Cheers, tin-man

[Jamo]

Damn Bill...you still just can't seem to let go and build something nasty, eh?

[undy]

schweeeeet dry sump.

[mr0077]

I remember this question from years ago:
"If you can spin the tires at any speed in any gear, you have too much power...if you can't spin the tires at any speed in any gear, you don't have enough power. So, How much power is just right?"
I think more is usually better...

[Bill E]

Thanks Dave at Aviad custom built the pumps for me. Now if thay would only finish my wet sump pans for the 4.6

[Bill E]

With 450 hp If you don't see black spots in front of your eyes tacking off, You need to improve the chaise set up a bit.

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by Bill E

With 450 hp If you don't see black spots in front of your eyes tacking off, You need to improve the chaise set up a bit.

Hi Bill, can you let me know what a chaise is, I have never heard of that before?

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man, Zhuhai, P.R.C.

[Bill E]

here it is with from the top I think Jamo sat in this car whin it had the littel 900 hourse motter

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by Bill E

here it is with from the top I think Jamo sat in this car whin it had the littel 900 hourse motter

Now that a tight fittin'engine.

Cheers, tin-man

[Bill E]

of coarse if you wont to see something really scariey How about 1700 hp. twin T4,s turbows packing a large twin screw supercharger with methanol injection and a dry sump. This is in one of my adult size GT's

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Bill E

of coarse if you wont to see something really scariey How about 1700 hp. twin T4,s turbows packing a large twin screw supercharger with methanol injection and a dry sump. This is in one of my adult size GT's

You guys are scaring me!
Do you drive these things on the road? Do you have to submit a route map to the constabulary whever you take them out?
Cheers,
Glen