Uh, no.
First of all, the HP has little to do with the ET. Trap speed is what results from power. ET is a function of power band, gearing and traction.
Second, unless that FD only weighs 1800 LBS, it is not going into the mid 10's with only 400 HP easily.
It will probably trap above 120 MPH, though.

 

MM - do you think a JDM spec 8 with a 3rd gear that goes to 100 MPH would have an advantage in the 1/4 mile over a US spec 8 that goes to 90 ?

 

actually, no. maybe 100lbs ligher at most. my fd is full-weight. 2950 with me in it and an almost empty tank of gas. so it's 3k-3050 ish pounds with me + full tank of gas.

 

No. It would be the other way around. Deeper gearing means more torque multiplication.

So, mid 11's around 115 if you really pound it.

 

[QUOTE=MazdaManiac]No. It would be the other way around. Deeper gearing means more torque multiplication.[QUOTE]

you don't think 1 less gear change would make up for that ?

 

so a slightly modded (200-210 whp) RX8 should be able to match it with a stock FD ?

 

I dont think so, the FD still has more torque.
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Even if that were the truth, good luck finding a stock fd...

 

that sounds about right, but i haven't taken it to the drag strip yet. this car is a supra killer at high speeds (150+)

 

No. By the time you are moving to 4th, the difference would already be close to a car length. You would have to really ruin the shift to loose at that point.
(All other things being equal, of course.)

 

Slavearm, Now that you have had some seat time in your turbo'd 8, what are your impressions of it as a daily driver? Scott

 

It's fine. It is alot more fun actually. The gas milage is worse, and it is definately louder, but quieter than the car with a midpipe and exhaust. Once you get all the tuning done, its just about OEM. Except for it being a bit louder than stock... it really drives like the car came with a turbo.

I let my brother-in-law drive it, and he is currently saving up for a Type-I or Type-III. He couldn't believe how well it drove... or how fast it was...

Anyways, can't say I regret it one bit, even my wife has come around and thinks it is cool now.... took her awhile to get used to the cool turbo sound.

 

Slavearm if it will help ya feel better about mileage I get around 130-140 miles per tank and I'm NA and a A/T

Nice to see your not having any problems with the kit been serveral pages since I looked at this thread now the long journey to save up money /sigh.

 

Oh... and don't anyone go and get the impression I baby it. To use a Guitarjunkie term, "I rape on it daily"

 

what the hell is in ur ride clavius?

 

^No clue gonna take Brettus's advice and hopefully weather permitting (chance of snow this weekend UGH!) gonna check out my MAF a few have said it could be the cause but 'eh.. my service dept says "well most rx-8's get that kinda milage"...
Its that or I have a deadbody in my enginebay 'cause I cleaned my trunk out last week.

So yeah Slavearm your still in the good range of milage buddy!

 

Do you have a constant CEL with that setup?

 

According to the stock computer I am too rich, and soemthing in the intake manifold is stuck open. The intake manifold is an easy fix that I just haven't got around to yet. The too rich... well the stock computer is just full of crap on that one and I eagerly await someone to figure out a means to convince the stock computer that it is not too rich.

Slavearm

 

You will have a constant CEL with the interceptor-x and any application, N/A or turbo.

 

I hope its the VDI that's stuck open and not the APV. The first is easy, the second requires removal of the engine.

 

apv?
is that the aux. port actuator? aka, 5th and 6th ports?

 

yes,

if you need pics of what is happening in those ports let me know...

beers

 

well i know we've got a code for that, but that's because the stepper is gone and they're blocked open.

but let's see some pics anyway--i like learning new stuff.
what's the main problem people are encountering with them?

 

pm me an email.. pics are big... and just the 5 6 ports?

beers

 

Slavearm, did you get the new coils installed yet?