Cheap high reving JDM track Malarky...
27 August 2005, 05:28 PM
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Cheap high reving JDM track Malarky...
The STi is a weapon on the trackdays 
However... the quicker I get the more I think I'll stuff it one of these days so got me thinking, again..., about a track car..
The high reving type R engine into an older shell... many about ? Anyone seen any examples around?
However... the quicker I get the more I think I'll stuff it one of these days so got me thinking, again..., about a track car..The high reving type R engine into an older shell... many about ? Anyone seen any examples around?
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28 August 2005, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kammy
Hi,
Do you mean a CRX with a type-r (B18-C5)? There is a few about, anyhows the ITR are getting cheap-ish now (5-6k etc).
Kam
Do you mean a CRX with a type-r (B18-C5)? There is a few about, anyhows the ITR are getting cheap-ish now (5-6k etc).
Kam
28 August 2005, 02:32 PM
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Maybe try something that challenges you on track, instad of using 4WD to do the work for you, you may find that at lower speed you enjoy yourself a lot more.
Ive watched a few Impreza's on track, and they go round the corner with the wheels screeching slightly, while the driver simply turns the wheel and lets the car handle the rest, saw that at Nurburgring too, but although they are quick, you may as well stay at home and play your playstation.
Compared to a car with RWD and no aides to do the work for you, the Impreza is capable but boring, and doesnt present much of a learning experience for the driver, but it depends if you want to feel like a great driver on a track, or actually be one.
Ive watched a few Impreza's on track, and they go round the corner with the wheels screeching slightly, while the driver simply turns the wheel and lets the car handle the rest, saw that at Nurburgring too, but although they are quick, you may as well stay at home and play your playstation.
Compared to a car with RWD and no aides to do the work for you, the Impreza is capable but boring, and doesnt present much of a learning experience for the driver, but it depends if you want to feel like a great driver on a track, or actually be one.
28 August 2005, 03:37 PM
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Id look for an early RA, theyre cheap as chips, especially after number three has destroyed the crank..... Find a low mileage late New Age engine, use either the original electronics or an A'Pexi PowerFC and you're away. The sweetest handling Impreza with the least plasticine-like engine...
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28 August 2005, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SideShowBob
Maybe try something that challenges you on track, instad of using 4WD to do the work for you, you may find that at lower speed you enjoy yourself a lot more.
Ive watched a few Impreza's on track, and they go round the corner with the wheels screeching slightly, while the driver simply turns the wheel and lets the car handle the rest, saw that at Nurburgring too, but although they are quick, you may as well stay at home and play your playstation.
Compared to a car with RWD and no aides to do the work for you, the Impreza is capable but boring, and doesnt present much of a learning experience for the driver, but it depends if you want to feel like a great driver on a track, or actually be one.
Ive watched a few Impreza's on track, and they go round the corner with the wheels screeching slightly, while the driver simply turns the wheel and lets the car handle the rest, saw that at Nurburgring too, but although they are quick, you may as well stay at home and play your playstation.
Compared to a car with RWD and no aides to do the work for you, the Impreza is capable but boring, and doesnt present much of a learning experience for the driver, but it depends if you want to feel like a great driver on a track, or actually be one.
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28 August 2005, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
Id look for an early RA, theyre cheap as chips, especially after number three has destroyed the crank..... Find a low mileage late New Age engine, use either the original electronics or an A'Pexi PowerFC and you're away. The sweetest handling Impreza with the least plasticine-like engine...
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29 August 2005, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cheddar bob
EK9 CTR (182bhp from a 1.6) is a good option out the box may cost you upto £8k though.
29 August 2005, 09:23 AM
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I used to own an EK9 JDM CTR, revved safely to 9100, think it was 212bhp n/a out my little 1.6, used to be my track day monster, only issue is FWD is no RWD.
Having tasted RWD for 2.5 years thats what I would stick too, Caterfield type cars are cheap to insure, and cheap to run on track, whilst huge grin factor, otherwise an Elise, which you can now pick up for 9K+
Having tasted RWD for 2.5 years thats what I would stick too, Caterfield type cars are cheap to insure, and cheap to run on track, whilst huge grin factor, otherwise an Elise, which you can now pick up for 9K+
29 August 2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Type R
I used to own an EK9 JDM CTR, revved safely to 9100, think it was 212bhp n/a out my little 1.6, used to be my track day monster, only issue is FWD is no RWD.
Having tasted RWD for 2.5 years thats what I would stick too, Caterfield type cars are cheap to insure, and cheap to run on track, whilst huge grin factor, otherwise an Elise, which you can now pick up for 9K+
Having tasted RWD for 2.5 years thats what I would stick too, Caterfield type cars are cheap to insure, and cheap to run on track, whilst huge grin factor, otherwise an Elise, which you can now pick up for 9K+
If I were going RWD would opt for an S14 due to budget but still hankering after a Mk2 Escort..
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Originally Posted by SCOOBYD00
212bhp as standard? wow.
If I were going RWD would opt for an S14 due to budget but still hankering after a Mk2 Escort..
If I were going RWD would opt for an S14 due to budget but still hankering after a Mk2 Escort..
To get that 210bhp+ I'd imagine you'd need a 1.8 stroker kit or ITB's or wilder cams along with the usual breathing mods/re-map which would cost ££££'s. Honda's quoted figures are usually optimistic to say the least, most standard UK Integra Type R's RR at 170-175bhp even though it's quoted at 187bhp.
Mk2 Escort :drool: pity they cost so much though
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Originally Posted by cheddar bob
They are 182bhp (or sometimes quoted as 185bhp) as standard and only were available in Japan.
To get that 210bhp+ I'd imagine you'd need a 1.8 stroker kit or ITB's or wilder cams along with the usual breathing mods/re-map which would cost ££££'s. Honda's quoted figures are usually optimistic to say the least, most standard UK Integra Type R's RR at 170-175bhp even though it's quoted at 187bhp.
To get that 210bhp+ I'd imagine you'd need a 1.8 stroker kit or ITB's or wilder cams along with the usual breathing mods/re-map which would cost ££££'s. Honda's quoted figures are usually optimistic to say the least, most standard UK Integra Type R's RR at 170-175bhp even though it's quoted at 187bhp.
so set the Rev limit to 9100.The b18c is the better of the 2 engines, better off starting with one iMHO
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