After 13 years, it's alive.

[Gaz64]

Great looking car.

740hp and trans rated at 600 ft/lbs?

So your engine makes 600 torque at 6500?

600 x 6500 / 5252 = 742hp

How much torque does the engine make at it's torque peak?

I think the trans is not up to the task of the engine.

Gary

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by Gaz64

Great looking car.

740hp and trans rated at 600 ft/lbs?

So your engine makes 600 torque at 6500?

600 x 6500 / 5252 = 742hp

How much torque does the engine make at it's torque peak?

I think the trans is not up to the task of the engine.

Gary

I figure the complete inabiility to hook the tires up will save the transmission. If not, not sure where to go after the Tremec. Their 6 speed handles more torque but there no way it'll fit in there.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

I figure the complete inability to hook the tires up will save the transmission. If not, not sure where to go after the Tremec. Their 6 speed handles more torque but there no way it'll fit in there.

If someone convinces you to chassis dyno your car, and straps the rear end down nice and hard, and your engine delivers the 700+ horses, then something is likely to give. But, that's one way to find the weakest link in the chain.

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

I figure the complete inabiility to hook the tires up will save the transmission. If not, not sure where to go after the Tremec. Their 6 speed handles more torque but there no way it'll fit in there.

I consider tires to be the least expensive circuit breaker in the drivetrain.

Coincidentally, I took my just completed Cheetah out for a limited, low speed test ride yesterday. I thought my clutch might be slipping but after further evaluation I determined the tires were breaking loose under spirited but partial throttle acceleration. As we all know, big engines in light cars require careful application of power.