Road & Track tests Vortech SC
07-30-2002, 02:31 PM
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Brand new issue. Just got it last night.
They did say it was difficult to launch, and that they would roast the tires when the revs were too high...so I assume they didn't mind abusing the car a little bit.
The suspension settings were not stock, and the tires were lower profile ("Shorter sidewall tires and stiffer springs") ...so that would make an impact, as well.
They did say it was difficult to launch, and that they would roast the tires when the revs were too high...so I assume they didn't mind abusing the car a little bit.
The suspension settings were not stock, and the tires were lower profile ("Shorter sidewall tires and stiffer springs") ...so that would make an impact, as well.
07-30-2002, 02:44 PM
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Cool. Hopefully, I'll get my copy in the mail tonight.
Did they happen to do any rolling acceleration tests? say 5-60mph? That would be more telling of the power differences as it strips away the issue of traction/bogging/clutch abuse in a launch scenario.
Did they happen to do any rolling acceleration tests? say 5-60mph? That would be more telling of the power differences as it strips away the issue of traction/bogging/clutch abuse in a launch scenario.
07-30-2002, 03:12 PM
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As Ultimate Lurker said, it's the old launching problem
Also, look at the boost at certain RPMs. Only 1 psi at 4K, which is still enough to bog, but launch too high, and your rear end is screwed.
Also, look at the boost at certain RPMs. Only 1 psi at 4K, which is still enough to bog, but launch too high, and your rear end is screwed.
07-30-2002, 04:32 PM
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Originally posted by integrate
Only 1 psi at 4K, which is still enough to bog
Only 1 psi at 4K, which is still enough to bog
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