DJM Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 this would be a bit of fun, 4.0 engine producing 420 rwhp NAhttp://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-gt3-forum/941431-dundon-4-0l-996-gt3-track-car.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert930 Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 Shall I start the group buy thread now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 I am surprised that with the first GT3's getting a little long in the tooth that this isn't done more often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 I am surprised that with the first GT3's getting a little long in the tooth that this isn't done more often! Shows how good the Mezger is! There are a reports on RL of guys tearing down their engines after 80K miles with hundreds of track days with only valve guide wear. 4L in a 996 would be a handful of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 Shows how good the Mezger is! There are a reports on RL of guys tearing down their engines after 80K miles with hundreds of track days with only valve guide wear. 4L in a 996 would be a handful of fun.I am trying to convince @Robert930 that this is the way to go ^^ but he is set on going the turbo route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 5July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 ^^ assuming similar setup, that GT3 4.0 with 420rwhp would be faster around a track than my GT2 3.8TT with 480rwhp. Just seems to be the way things work - GT3 would have a lower peak speed but better punch out of corners. Might be different story at Monza or other tracks with loooooong straights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 I am trying to convince @Robert930 that this is the way to go ^^ but he is set on going the turbo route. turbos on a gt3 seems a bit weird? ^^ assuming similar setup, that GT3 4.0 with 420rwhp would be faster around a track than my GT2 3.8TT with 480rwhp. Just seems to be the way things work - GT3 would have a lower peak speed but better punch out of corners. Might be different story at Monza or other tracks with loooooong straights...agreed- love my turbos, but some clever blokes noticed a trend in lap times and noticed that for most tracks in Australia the turbo car needs a disproportionately large HP advantage to match or beat N/A versions of similar cars! Interesting stuff, I personally reckon it's just easier for average weekend warrior to push the N/A vehicle harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 ^^ assuming similar setup, that GT3 4.0 with 420rwhp would be faster around a track than my GT2 3.8TT with 480rwhp. Just seems to be the way things work - GT3 would have a lower peak speed but better punch out of corners. Might be different story at Monza or other tracks with loooooong straights...turbos on a gt3 seems a bit weird?agreed- love my turbos, but some clever blokes noticed a trend in lap times and noticed that for most tracks in Australia the turbo car needs a disproportionately large HP advantage to match or beat N/A versions of similar cars! Interesting stuff, I personally reckon it's just easier for average weekend warrior to push the N/A vehicle harder. I agree with all of that^^, I think a healthy 3.8 punching out 500HP NA would be the go, most reliable also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 6July, 2016 Report Share Posted 6July, 2016 Boost vs N/A is an age old argument, I guess there are many ways to skin a cat and it comes down to personal preference. I personally like to go fast around corners.@DJM is the GT2 laggy? I wouldn't have thought so but have never had the pleasure of piloting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 6July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 6July, 2016 Off the line there is a pause before it really launches but once up and moving, it's not really laggy. Mine has upgraded turbos which Fitzy and others have said not only increase power but smooth out power delivery. A standard car might be a bit laggier.My turbo RX7 track car is a different beast - no torque off boost and a big turbo means a light switch change in power when boost comes in then wheelspin galore. Again not the fastest but geez it's a lot of fun and you need to have your wits about you.heres an in car comparison between the 2:GT2 at sandown, all pretty civilised really given 580hp or so: https://youtu.be/xO3m94ehjCERX7 at Sandown. After a spin and glance of the wall in the first session, wet track and 9 year old crusty semi slicks, I was treading VERY carefully. Exciting ride by comparison.https://youtu.be/yW3IPG7TTWMPS Hugh makes an appearance on the straight just as I break my gearbox..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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