Is it possible?
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Is it possible?
Is it possible to hit low 12's for our Acura Type's if yes what will i need to get done to my motor to see those numbers?? Anyone on here running them number on their type s??? I can get a T160 Garret turbo right now for 2k and begin with the project..
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FWD cars are not the best for track. As said above, traction will be a serious issue. As is stock, if you try to launch, you still can spin through the first 2-3 gears. So with a big turbo set up, it's even more doubtful to get a solid launch. These cars I think are meant more for having highway pulls against other cars already going a certain speed.
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12's yes.... low 12's might be a bit of a stretch.
You'll definetly need a good suspension, and Drag Radials to dip into the 12's... Not to mention some form of forced induction.
You'll definetly need a good suspension, and Drag Radials to dip into the 12's... Not to mention some form of forced induction.
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traction..damn FWD..but keep in mind those people that spin tires through first 2-3 gears on a stock type-s are people that are dropping the clutch, u can launch at 1500rpms and only spin through 1st maybe.
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So how about a AWD conversion??? Could that be possible??
Hell we are already hiting 14.2's stock i think we can be able to hit 12's without no problems..
Hell we are already hiting 14.2's stock i think we can be able to hit 12's without no problems..
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So how about a AWD conversion??? Could that be possible??
Hell we are already hiting 14.2's stock i think we can be able to hit 12's without no problems..
Hell we are already hiting 14.2's stock i think we can be able to hit 12's without no problems..
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Evo and STI are too $$$
Well i am just wondering if its possible to see 12's cuz i know on a GTI it was but why not with these pupies and a GTI made from 15's to 12's... Like i said i can get a T160 Garret turbo now but the point is will i get much power...
Well i am just wondering if its possible to see 12's cuz i know on a GTI it was but why not with these pupies and a GTI made from 15's to 12's... Like i said i can get a T160 Garret turbo now but the point is will i get much power...
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I gotcha, of course everyone WANTS to go 12s, but a AWD conversion is going to cost you way more than just buying a used STi or EVO and drop a g or two and see 12s easily. I say just bolt on some wheelie bars and say it does 12s and save yourself some $$$ until you can afford an AWD turbo'd car.
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AWD conversion...anything is technically possible if u have the money? i have a friend thats a mechanic and the other day asked him the same question,"is a RWD or AWD conversion possible?" i forget all the details to his response, but in a nutshell he said AWD would be more possible and would involve a lot of custom work on the drivetrain and extending it and all this other shit..and that there would be no point unless it was turbo (which would be the reason for the conversion duh) cuz u'd need a lot more power to go to those two rear wheels..sounds like a plan!! anyone wanna front me the dough?!? lol
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We had a guy the did that to his GTI he put a AWD conversion but snice they have R32 AWD all they have to do is swap it from R32 to a regual GTI..
Does the Acura Jeeps have AWD??
Does the Acura Jeeps have AWD??
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The CL & TL are the wrong cars for track use & even trying to get into 12's.
That would take a 6mt CL(forget auto =blow it up) with a 3.5 conversion & then on top of that a SC or turbo. Plus drags, & light wheels & you'd still be in the high 12's. You'll likely blow you axles out real quick too.
That would take a 6mt CL(forget auto =blow it up) with a 3.5 conversion & then on top of that a SC or turbo. Plus drags, & light wheels & you'd still be in the high 12's. You'll likely blow you axles out real quick too.
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I don't know about everyone here but I bought my car because it was quick enough for daily driving, plus the luxury of having an acura. If you want to hit low 12's take a beater civic and put a k20 turbo and be done with it. If you want an AWD system for cheap, go buy a used eclipse GSX. Sorry for the rant but I never would think our cars would be a good track cars, considering the weight and also the FWD aspect. If you want to go low 12's in our cars then you give up the reliability of the cars j32's engine. Good luck on trying to achieve low 12's in this car, but don't make another thread saying "I blew up the car" because of your aspiration of making a luxury car into a track car. *ranting over*