PERFORMANCE FIGS HELP ?
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simple answer, a faster one is quicker than a slower one.
seriously, a well sorted 4.3 is probably quicker than a dog of a 5.0.
the age old adage goes - "buy on condition!"
Having said that, I own a 500 and have never heard a pre-cat 4.3 in person, but those who have see, to go moist with excitement so decide how much noise means to you
seriously, a well sorted 4.3 is probably quicker than a dog of a 5.0.
the age old adage goes - "buy on condition!"
Having said that, I own a 500 and have never heard a pre-cat 4.3 in person, but those who have see, to go moist with excitement so decide how much noise means to you
Hiya,
I was all hung up on buying a 4.0HC over a 4.0 when I was looking around at chims purely because the performance specs were higher. After driving three 4.0 HC's which did not fit the bill for one reason or another I reluctantly tried a standard 4.0 which was by far the smoothest, fastest and best looked after out of the bunch so I bought it
Like everyone says drive it and see what you think, specs on paper count for nothing when you buy a 5.0 with a knackod cam, low compressions and a misfire!
Happy hunting
Keith
I was all hung up on buying a 4.0HC over a 4.0 when I was looking around at chims purely because the performance specs were higher. After driving three 4.0 HC's which did not fit the bill for one reason or another I reluctantly tried a standard 4.0 which was by far the smoothest, fastest and best looked after out of the bunch so I bought it
Like everyone says drive it and see what you think, specs on paper count for nothing when you buy a 5.0 with a knackod cam, low compressions and a misfire! Happy hunting
Keith
Its Sending me" more potty than ever !! you lot are all bonkers!!
Look all i need is some stats so it will give me abetter understanding,ie i have come out of an S2000, and would like to know is it better!!By how much ?
Thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>> Edited by BURNIE on Saturday 18th June 13:28
Look all i need is some stats so it will give me abetter understanding,ie i have come out of an S2000, and would like to know is it better!!By how much ?
Thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>> Edited by BURNIE on Saturday 18th June 13:28
My handbook quotes for a 500
90 degree V8 alloy engine
Capacity (cc) 4988
Bore/stroke (mm) 94 x 90
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Max rpm 6000
Max power 340 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max torque 350 ft.lbs @ 3750 rpm
Standing 1/4 mile 12.2 secs
0 To 60 mph 4.1 secs
0 To 100 mph 10.5 secs
Power/weight ratio 307 bhp/ton
Hope this helps.
>> Edited by groucho on Saturday 18th June 14:00
90 degree V8 alloy engine
Capacity (cc) 4988
Bore/stroke (mm) 94 x 90
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Max rpm 6000
Max power 340 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max torque 350 ft.lbs @ 3750 rpm
Standing 1/4 mile 12.2 secs
0 To 60 mph 4.1 secs
0 To 100 mph 10.5 secs
Power/weight ratio 307 bhp/ton
Hope this helps.
>> Edited by groucho on Saturday 18th June 14:00
hhmmmm, 20 more BHP and 1/4 sec faster than the Porker 911 turbo out at the same time....
coincidence????? or marketing?
still, basically they got faster, power increases had to come to overcome the effects of the necessary adding of cats, emmission stuff on the rv8.
however, many people prefer the freer reving noisier early 4L cars, with the very rare BV (big valve) cars being the champ, but for outright power the 5L should do it. the bigger it got the "torquier? it got", but drive a few and see what feels the best for you.
now, having a rev happy 5.0 (7.8k
), I must say i'm converted to the revier engines...MUCH easier to drive. andy
www.ballisticbanana.co.uk/tvrmonster.htm
>> Edited by Guillotine on Saturday 18th June 14:49
BURNIE said:
Its Sending me" more potty than ever !! you lot are all bonkers!!
Look all i need is some stats so it will give me abetter understanding,ie i have come out of an S2000, and would like to know is it better!!By how much ?
Thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To give the man what he wants - book figures:
......................4.0...........4.5.........5.0
Max RPM.........6250..........6350........6000
Power BHP.....240@5600...285@5500...340@5500
Torque ft-lbs..270@4000...310@4500...350@4000
0-60.................5.1...........4.7..........4.1
0-100..............12.5..........11.2........10.2
'Max Speed'.......152...........160.........167
Grin....................
.................... Points to note BHP=Blackpool Horsepower, and 0-60 figures are just numbers. As my esteemed fellow PH'ers have noted, there is also considerable variation from car to car, engine to engine.
What you need to understand Burnie old chap is that a TVR is in a totally different league to the S2000 - 'nice' as that car is. The in-gear overtaking acceleration from 45 to (ahem) 60+
is unbelievable, be it a 4, 4.5 or 5. Burn me at the stake (BBQ steak anyone?) as a heretic chaps, but most drivers won't really tell the difference between the engines off the track. Most people (me included) rarely need to hit the throttle stop on the road.
Greetings! As everyone says , all three engine sizes offer throttle response at 2000 + like an S2000 gives at 7000 .. and just like any other car God is in the detail , try and view as many cars as you can before taking the plunge. When driving , you won't have time to ponder how many horses are under the bonnet!
BURNIE said:
you lot are all bonkers!!
Just noticed you're in Chesterfield. There is a PH tyre kick in Matlock Bath on Tuesday evening:
www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=181610&f=113&h=0&p=10
if you are free, come along and see some of the cars, talk to the owners etc.. (not just TVRs, but there will be some serious metal (and fibreglass!!) along.
Ta, Guys Been out tonight to Derby to view Chim 4.0
look and it here.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4555884822&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Em"""" Nice wheels, Infact it looks great,But i think im starting to understand TVR Now as the chap selling as had a complete night mare,as to start,the immobiser would not let the car fire up OH DEAR"2nd we go for a test drive after plenty kicking and pulling,he drove first for about 3 miles or so,he pulled up and said "do you fancy a drive then"OH yes love to ta! I toke it very easy 1st and 2nd gear then gave it a bit in a straight line,great thought it felt ok but there was a vib at the rear diff or prop not sure as there next roundabout slowed down and bliped the go pedel and there was no response, blipt a couple more times,but we then pulled over as the motor tried to stop, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! Shit we are out of juice!!
Got my partner to bring two cans of fuel but then the
immobiser played up a bit starter was starting to jam,and im thinking ill leave this one,But i really fancy it,as the paint is fantastic wheels are well cool!
So is there a block in the fuel? Diff or prop?immobiser ? Plus three bubbles in the paint,He said i could have the car for £11K So what do you all think Walk or buy????
Ps thanks for all response chaps And ill try to get there on Tuesday Ta .
look and it here.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4555884822&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Em"""" Nice wheels, Infact it looks great,But i think im starting to understand TVR Now as the chap selling as had a complete night mare,as to start,the immobiser would not let the car fire up OH DEAR"2nd we go for a test drive after plenty kicking and pulling,he drove first for about 3 miles or so,he pulled up and said "do you fancy a drive then"OH yes love to ta! I toke it very easy 1st and 2nd gear then gave it a bit in a straight line,great thought it felt ok but there was a vib at the rear diff or prop not sure as there next roundabout slowed down and bliped the go pedel and there was no response, blipt a couple more times,but we then pulled over as the motor tried to stop, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! Shit we are out of juice!!
Got my partner to bring two cans of fuel but then the
immobiser played up a bit starter was starting to jam,and im thinking ill leave this one,But i really fancy it,as the paint is fantastic wheels are well cool!
So is there a block in the fuel? Diff or prop?immobiser ? Plus three bubbles in the paint,He said i could have the car for £11K So what do you all think Walk or buy????
Ps thanks for all response chaps And ill try to get there on Tuesday Ta .
good looks, great paint...expensive...
i'd knock him down lots, and use the money to sort easily sortable probs.
new alarm £500
management probs £600? tops
balancing/bushes/ujs £500
all MUCH cheaper than that paint!
if your not bothered, wait till right at the end of the sale and move in.
nice looking car for £9-10k
andy
www.ballisticbanana.co.uk/tvrmonster.htm
i'd knock him down lots, and use the money to sort easily sortable probs.
new alarm £500
management probs £600? tops
balancing/bushes/ujs £500
all MUCH cheaper than that paint!
if your not bothered, wait till right at the end of the sale and move in.
nice looking car for £9-10k
andy
www.ballisticbanana.co.uk/tvrmonster.htm
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