What's Faster A S/c Viper Or A 20b Rx-8
07-16-2004, 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
http://usastreetracing.com/cgi-bin/u.../f/18/t/000004
07-19-2004, 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?
07-19-2004, 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.
07-19-2004, 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?
. Also, what do you think about what could be done to make an effective turbo exhaust manifold for the RENESIS?
07-20-2004, 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
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
07-21-2004, 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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[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.
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.
