sandaddict Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Both motors have about 350 hp, the nissan weighs about 80lbs more. Wondering if the weight of the Subie or the torque of the Nissan would be better. Would appreciate any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptoroy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Sorry posted under the wife screen name. :north_pole: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDuner Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 What chassis are you putting it in? Are those your only choices? Does the Nissan need race gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptoroy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 What chassis are you putting it in? Are those your only choices? Does the Nissan need race gas? buggy works no just what i was thinkin about the nissan is on pump fuel at 7 lbs boost the reason i was thinkin of nissan was 70 lbs lighter than honda balistic motors has been r&d for a year and a half with no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 well if you run any kind of boost on a suby 2.5 block your gonna need race gas... The cheaper way even if it did cost you a LITTLE power would be the nissan.. Also OriginalPimp i believe is running a nissan in his car mixes 50/50 race pump and puts the smack down on quite a few cars out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 well if you run any kind of boost on a suby 2.5 block your gonna need race gas... The cheaper way even if it did cost you a LITTLE power would be the nissan.. ISBB knows this because his sandrail has a 2.5L Subie in it. huh? sorry, I couldn't resist :north_pole: :dunce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 well if you run any kind of boost on a suby 2.5 block your gonna need race gas... The cheaper way even if it did cost you a LITTLE power would be the nissan.. Also OriginalPimp i believe is running a nissan in his car mixes 50/50 race pump and puts the smack down on quite a few cars out there. ORIGINALPIMP's motor is a 3.5 nismo motor. That's a completely different motor. :north_pole: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 how is it diff don... and wtf is a nismo motor... From what i gather nismo is just all bolt on chit! it still started life as a nissan 3.5 and freak i know this from my hours of forum whoring everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDuner Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I would highly recommend the Subaru. Like nick said you will have to run race gas at 8 pounds of boost max or 10 pounds max with a intercooler. With the 80 pounds of weight savings the car will handle way better. Another option is the turbo Honda, that would be my first choice. The Turbo Honda is a fantastic motor package. You are definately headed in the right direction with the motors you are planing on using. A turbo 350-450HP motor is hands down a better option than a heavy a$$ V-8. They are way easier on trannys and CV's. Good Luck with whatever you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptoroy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I would highly recommend the Subaru. Like nick said you will have to run race gas at 8 pounds of boost max or 10 pounds max with a intercooler. With the 80 pounds of weight savings the car will handle way better. Another option is the turbo Honda, that would be my first choice. The Turbo Honda is a fantastic motor package. You are definately headed in the right direction with the motors you are planing on using. A turbo 350-450HP motor is hands down a better option than a heavy a$$ V-8. They are way easier on trannys and CV's. Good Luck with whatever you decide. thanks for all the input i was told honda didnt last past stock boost geuss i was told wrong. right now i have the 2.0 subi but i want more power do you know what the 3.5 honda puts out for power at 8lbs and do you run race fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDuner Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think at 8 pounds it's about 425 HP. I believe you would have to run 105 octane.(Just a guess) This is an interesting post by Don at Sandcars Unlimited. http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....showtopic=74118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 how is it diff don... and wtf is a nismo motor... From what i gather nismo is just all bolt on chit! it still started life as a nissan 3.5 and freak i know this from my hours of forum whoring everyday A 3.5 is NOT the same as a 3.0. Yes the Nismo motors start out the same but are nowhere near the same when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptoroy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) I think at 8 pounds it's about 425 HP. I believe you would have to run 105 octane.(Just a guess) This is an interesting post by Don at Sandcars Unlimited. http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....showtopic=74118 that was great info thanks joe you may have just changed my mind going to call don tomorrow for more info thanks again Edited November 30, 2006 by raptoroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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