Why are V8's so slow? - Page 2

**Mont5.0** · 13-03-2018, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

20k on Simmons wheels and FGX tail lights, spoiler and front end mods? Yeah righto....

I’d rather spend 10k on mine. Cause with that money. 10 secs is achievable.

Dose + flutter is winning.

Your diggin a big hole champ

danzvtil · 13-03-2018, 07:52 PM

This sounds too good to be true, the op has got to be related to lovford.

**DFB FGXR6** · 13-03-2018, 07:59 PM

Can I ask what model of GT-P it was, ie what engine?

Boss 5.4 or the Boss 5.0 SC?

FAS33 · 13-03-2018, 08:08 PM

Heard the whine when he came up near me. Whether that be from inside the Cabin or out I’m not sure haha.

**Beastie** · 13-03-2018, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

perhaps not that one considering around $20k+been dumped into it.

But I still would take an XR6T/F6 over that.

Has already been said, but each to their own I guess...

I'm out...

**Ratmick** · 13-03-2018, 08:22 PM

I'm smelling something green.

mike_nofx · 13-03-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

Dose + flutter is winning.

It’s a proven fact that 8 cylinders in a V configuration rumbles at just the right frequency to cause women’s panties to suddenly drop.

Turbo dosing is at the frequency which makes flat brimmed pimple face ricers get hard.

wodahs · 13-03-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

20k on Simmons wheels and FGX tail lights, spoiler and front end mods? Yeah righto....

I’d rather spend 10k on mine. Cause with that money. 10 secs is achievable.

Dose + flutter is winning.

I could spend less than 10k on yours too and get it quicker than 10sec , but it prob wouldn't last to long

FAS33 · 13-03-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

It’s a proven fact that 8 cylinders in a V configuration rumbles at just the right frequency to cause women’s panties to suddenly drop.

Turbo dosing is at the frequency which makes flat brimmed pimple face ricers get hard.

Turbo Lag. Giving the N/A guys just 1 extra second of false hope.

mike_nofx · 13-03-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

Turbo Lag. Giving the N/A guys just 1 extra second of false hope.

Have owned turbo 6’s before. Still I prefer V8’s. Better all rounder than a turbo.

It’s not all about straight line performance, but even if it is, nothing beats a worked 8.

Start with a stock 6 and a stock 8 and spend an equal amount on engine mods for each. You’re kidding yourself if you think the 6 will come out in front.

au350hp · 13-03-2018, 09:09 PM

is the first thing that came to mind. Then I thought maybe an explanation would help. Then I thought **** it.

yearby · 13-03-2018, 09:11 PM

Traditionally a V8 produced more horse power per pound of fuel used whereabouts a turbo engine produced more power per weight.
So even thou a turbo car will leave the V8 behind at the lights, the V8 will always pass the turbo car at the next fuel station.

CoupeKing · 13-03-2018, 09:41 PM

''Why are V8's so slow?''

I think its din-dins time. You better jump back in the high chair with your juice box and cocktail franks with marta sauce.

**roddy1960** · 13-03-2018, 09:45 PM

Hmmmmm...Nup , Don't say anything . Might be safer

FAS33 · 13-03-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CoupeKing

''Why are V8's so slow?''

I think its din-dins time. You better jump back in the high chair with your juice box and cocktail franks with marta sauce.

Is that you? Hahhaha

wodahs · 13-03-2018, 10:38 PM

so out of curiosity on this subject
where does a force fed v8 sit then ????
be it supercharged or turbo'd

Falcon SXR8 · 13-03-2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wodahs

so out of curiosity on this subject
where does a force fed v8 sit then ????
be it supercharged or turbo'd

Force as much air in as you can mate doesn't change the fact that someone beat a gt in a 6cld hence why v8s are so slow

Whitey-AMG · 13-03-2018, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

nah I prefer to go fast. Me want a 7 sec Turbo Falcon

I’ll race you in a Camry.....
You may be surprised how fast they are. You will be embarrassed by it. Many on here have certainly been taught about the power of the Camry and its mesmerising ability to spin $h!t into Gold. It’s also known to turn its driver green with rage and somehow that spirit remains here on the forum well after the initiator of the legend has long been banished.

**GO FURTHER** · 14-03-2018, 12:08 AM

CoupeKing · 14-03-2018, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

Is that you? Hahhaha

Ben73 · 14-03-2018, 01:52 AM

Yet I'd still buy a V8 over most 6s in performance cars

FGX-351 · 14-03-2018, 02:14 AM

It’s not Friday....

CoupeKing · 14-03-2018, 03:03 AM

When your sig is more noticeable than your actual comment - size issues

mike_nofx · 14-03-2018, 06:51 AM

And yet battery power beats both turbo and 8 in a straight line. Why are turbo 6’s so slow when a Tesla blows them both off the line?

Are we only comparing falcon 6 to 8? If not, the Dodge Demon video above is perfect, show me any factory turbo which lifts wheels and is banned from drag strips for being too quick (with too little safety to compensate).

FAS33 · 14-03-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

I’ll race you in a Camry.....
You may be surprised how fast they are. You will be embarrassed by it. Many on here have certainly been taught about the power of the Camry and its mesmerising ability to spin $h!t into Gold. It’s also known to turn its driver green with rage and somehow that spirit remains here on the forum well after the initiator of the legend has long been banished.

I like dim sims too. Are we a perfect match?

OzJavelin · 14-03-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FAS33

I thought GT's were quick. my lil turbo 6 beat a GT-P off the mark. and the extra power off the 8 didn't even gain on me. Maybe he couldn't drive but You'd think V8's would beat a 6.

Why are turbo6 Neesans so slow compared to motorbikes? NA4 cyl compared to forced induction 6?

**GO FURTHER** · 14-03-2018, 09:07 AM

As a serious answer to your question in a nutshell....

Assuming both drivers are equal in drag racing ability, and both cars can lay down the rubber equally with traction....

The car that can generate the most torque at the lowest RPM will get off the line first in most cases.

After a distance.... Horsepower eventually takes over and wins.

Barra Turbo > High torque at a lower RPM
Ford V8 > High torque usually higher in the RPM range
Tesla > Maximum torque from the start

**Professor Farnsworth** · 14-03-2018, 09:13 AM

I have an xr6 turbo and a supercharged xr8. They are both great, fast cars. The difference is the turbo tries to rip its tyres off once it boosts in first/second gear, while the xr8 tries to rip its tyres off in first/second, then again at 100km/h.

People who own either one or the other will likely fanboy about that particular car and say it's better because "insert reason here" but the truth is they're both animals. Just the 8 is like a complete mental case when fully unleashed.

But going back on topic..

ebv8 · 14-03-2018, 09:25 AM

an aurion is still faster

FAS33 · 14-03-2018, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by OzJavelin

Why are turbo6 Neesans so slow compared to motorbikes? NA4 cyl compared to forced induction 6?

4 cyl’s less then a V8 and that bike would still chop a GT. How can that be....lol