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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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What's Faster A S/c Viper Or A 20b Rx-8

HEY GUYS THE GUYS FROM AUTOSTREAM FILM HAVE ASK US IF WE WOULD RACE A 900HP SUPERCHARGED VIPER VS OUR 900+ 20B RX-8 ( AND WE SAID YES) I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK? YOU CAN ALSO GO VOTE FOR WHO YOU THINK IS GOIN TO WIN IN THERE DOMESTIC FORUM, HERE IS THE LINK

http://usastreetracing.com/cgi-bin/u.../f/18/t/000004
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 02:20 AM
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marcos give us your opinion on the battle ?
and will sr. be driving ?
give that v10 hell
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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You tell me what tires each car is running, and I'll tell you who wins.
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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both cars are running slicks
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Depends what the type of race it is. I think the potential weight difference give the 8 an edge. I'd think the more curves involved the edge would creep towards the 8 but the more and higher hills that are involved it'd return towards the Viper. So - what type of race is under consideration?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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To my understanding it is a 1/4 mile race and i think we would do also a mile race, straight no curve
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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How wide are the slicks on the RX8? I'm favoring the Viper based on it's stock tire width (?) 335 versus the RX8's 225. Obviously both are running wider tires but I'm thinking that the Viper can run a wider tire which may give it a traction advantage. 800+hp is a stupid amount and both will fly but this race will be won or lost on traction.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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i have 305 tires on my rx-8
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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On your 20B RX-8, what kind of material did you use for the exhaust manifold? It's a gorgeous piece, and I am sure it flows like the Lincoln Tunnel . Also, what do you think about what could be done to make an effective turbo exhaust manifold for the RENESIS?
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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My money is on the viper. Mainly because we've never seen performance specs for your 20b rx8. whatever happened to that porsche race?
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Does this RX-8 have the OEM rear axle assembly. If so, I predict that pup blows before you get a 10 ft time.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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for real. 9" or nothing.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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well,,i have stock case, but the internals are changed, to hold the extra load of power, we already broke the rear ,,and we upgraded it
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Upgraded it to what?
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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well,

1. we had a company make us a bigger and stronger carbon fiber driveshaft

2. Then we had a company that builds and sell upgrade rear diff for Corvet, make us one for an Rx-8.


p.s. if u do a shearch on the internet for stuff you'll find millions of company, is all a matter of if you want to pay the money to get the products build. you can also check out the National Dragster, you'll find millions of company there who make anything and everything you can imange
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Neat. Thanks ACOSTARACING .
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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I will go with the Viper, probably will have better traction. Also as pointed out there are no stats for the Acosta RX8, have you run a 1/4mi in your RX8 Acosta, and if you have could you tell us the time? Over a mile though I think the RX8 would win because it has more hp and less weight, that is if it does not break.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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[QUOTE=Rotarian_SCOver a mile though I think the RX8 would win because it has more hp and less weight, that is if it does not break.[/QUOTE]

Weight plays less of a roll at the high speeds of a 1 mile race. It's going to be aerodynamics that will determine the 1 mile winner. Both look pretty slippery but aerodynamics is a funny art and not something you can eyeball. I know that the Viper has been tested at 150+mph but did Mazda fine tune the aerodynamics for 150+ mph. You never know...it could get unstable at the extreme even though the engine could push it faster.
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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So when is this thing going to actually happen?
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Tigger
So when is this thing going to actually happen?
Best question I've heard throughout this entire thread.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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agreed
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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Well what the verdict?
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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Autostream Video Has Told Me, Than In Two Weeks, In Enlishtown Or Atco Raceway. I'll Post Up The Time And Date
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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Haven't seen you in a while. Welcome back .
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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I think viper would beat that rx8 of yours. Those are modern muscle cars. Anyways, what happened to that porsche race that was supposed to happen long time ago?

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