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LS2 Dyno run by Doc John
Started on: 11-22-2007 08:53 AM
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all I have to say, is it is fairly impossible to say that a RWD manual transmission, and a giant independent rear end, complete with CV axles and giant tires (compared to a fiero sized tire) creates similar loss as a FWD GM transmission. In a FWD trans, you have 3 shafts, each of which are quite light and small, that directly transfer power to the CV axles, while in a RWD setup, you have a heavy driveshaft, and a rear end gear that does converting, along with a direction converter in the RWD trans bolted to the motor.

The power changes directions many times in a RWD setup, while it in essence does not in a FWD trans. (dont flame the details here guys, I might be a bit off so just correct me if I am wrong in my thinking)
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...correct me if I am wrong in my thinking)


In V8 threads you are always wrong dude. Because you are the V8 threads troll king Re-read the thread again and find hints. But instead of asking to prove you wrong why don't you prove yourself right instead of so much blaah blah blah theories? You are the one who needs the prove. Most here have it already
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Originally posted by darkhorizon:

all I have to say, is it is fairly impossible to say that a RWD manual transmission, and a giant independent rear end, complete with CV axles and giant tires (compared to a fiero sized tire) creates similar loss as a FWD GM transmission. In a FWD trans, you have 3 shafts, each of which are quite light and small, that directly transfer power to the CV axles, while in a RWD setup, you have a heavy driveshaft, and a rear end gear that does converting, along with a direction converter in the RWD trans bolted to the motor.

The power changes directions many times in a RWD setup, while it in essence does not in a FWD trans. (dont flame the details here guys, I might be a bit off so just correct me if I am wrong in my thinking)



On the contrary: the owners of HP works (who look to have about 50 years of hot rodding experience between them) commented that a transaxle will experience greater parasitic drivetrain loss than a conventional longitudinal transmission setup.

I am inclined to believe them - I have a lot of respect for professionals with real-world experience.

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looks good so far. let's see some outside pics.

here's how the power thing breaks down. starting with the most power robbing.

complete rwd>complete fwd>rwd only tranny

reason being

the rwd tranny is pretty damn efficient all by itself. but you can't just use the tranny to get power to the ground. once you start adding in all of the parasitic loss of the driveshaft and rear end is what makes it lose most of it's efficiency. rear ends are a whole new beast all together. i'm sure everyone here has heard of the "ford 9 inch" rear end. say you have a car that makes 500rwhp with the ford 9" rear end. swap into a 8.8" rear end and that same car would put down 540-560 rwhp with no other mods....

i had a reason thought out to why i was explaining that, but ive been side tracked and forgot. hoped that helps someone

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Originally posted by Doc John:
On the contrary: the owners of HP works (who look to have about 50 years of hot rodding experience between them) commented that a transaxle will experience greater parasitic drivetrain loss than a conventional longitudinal transmission setup.

I am inclined to believe them - I have a lot of respect for professionals with real-world experience.



actually, i am going to completely back up DH here even though i think he's a complete A$$. whereever you read that longitudinal transaxles transfer more power to the wheels than transverse transaxles is COMPLETELY wrong. the physics of that are impossible. now, MAYBE those guys said that because in a longitudinal setup, more power is transfered to the ground because theload on the wheels is transfered to the rear of the vehicle when a car accelerates forward. Since MOST transverse mounted setups are FWD, this makes sense. much more power is lost between the wheels and the ground in a transverse setup than is in a longitudinal RWD setup.

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Well, this has certainly been educational. I've learned that horsepower is apparently a fluid and flows better in a straight line, because each time it changes direction, you lose flow. I've learned that people who've never done anything with a V8 Fiero are apparently more experienced with them than people who've built them for 20 years. And of course, it's just reiterated the already well known fact that anytime Archie builds a car or a SBC owner makes any post, a gaggle of baggers will show up to talk smack and act like they know more than they do. It must be piston envy. You don't see V8 owners trashing V6 threads on a regular basis because the typical V8 owner doesn't give a crap what you run in your car, but it appears many V6 owners are so insecure about their equipment that they have to try and talk trash about any V8 they find to make them feel better about themselves.

So, does RFT give out "I trolled a V8 thread" merit badges now? You guys must be so proud.
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car looks great. i bet it's a beast to drive around with the LS2. ever think of taking it to the strip? i would imagine with the power you put down the car should be a low 12 high 11 car if you could hook up.

hey archie, i really like the targo top setup on that car. i have a t top car now, how hard would it be for you to do something of that sort to my car?

sorry for the hyjacking.
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What fuel pump are you running?
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Originally posted by Billybo455:

car looks great. i bet it's a beast to drive around with the LS2. ever think of taking it to the strip? i would imagine with the power you put down the car should be a low 12 high 11 car if you could hook up.

hey archie, i really like the targo top setup on that car. i have a t top car now, how hard would it be for you to do something of that sort to my car?

sorry for the hyjacking.


The targa was made by Randy Corson. He used to make Fiero based replicas of the Ferrari Boxer Berlinetta. He introduced his Targa kit late in his production run, he's been out of business for about 10 years. One thing to remember about a Targa or a convertible is that you really take a lot of the strength out of the car when you cut the top off, and need to restore it somehow. There are "C" clips welded in around the doors on my car (all hidden by the body, thankfully). Randy also supplied an "X" frame which bolted on underneath the car. This piece really wasn't stong enough, and the car began to sag in the middle. About 5 years ago I tossed the X frame and had Fiero Bob from Twin Lakes (also now out of business) weld in one of Archie's convertible support frames. This piece pulls the front and rear subframes together. No more sagging.

T-tops are pretty much immune from this whole issue - if I could have found a T top kit when I was looking at the Targa kit, I would have gone for the T top in a heartbeat and saved some grief.
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What fuel pump are you running?


AC Delco EP 242, Buick Grand National pump.
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that's not what i wanted to hear oh well. cool ride still!!!
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What do ya know John.

Looks like you got your thread back.

The haters moved on.

You can show the rest of your pics, if you want.

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They must have gotten bored.
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Yay! More pics, please!!
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I'll have to look through my hard drive for them - I have a whole file that I can't seem to find.
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That is a sweet setup!! Love the rebody and the motor is the icing on the cake. I will do an LSx motor one of these days...when the wallet can recover a bit.
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Do you steer it with the force?
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Close! Actually that is a Grant removable steering wheel. The hub installs between the column and and aftermarket Grant wheel. It's an anti theft gimmick.
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Here's a picture from 1988, on the beach in Long Beach, WA:


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Found a couple more photos:


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And here's one from the weekly car show at a Burger King in Manassas, VA. The question I seem to get every time I'm there: "Why'd you put a Corvette engine in a Ferrari? I guess it must be a lot more reliable..." Then I explain the whole kit car saga.

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That is one of the best looking Ferrari kits I've seen. Unless you're into Ferraris and know the subtle differences, there's nothing to really tip off someone that it's a kit.
Very well done, indeed.
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Originally posted by Formula88:

That is one of the best looking Ferrari kits I've seen. Unless you're into Ferraris and know the subtle differences, there's nothing to really tip off someone that it's a kit.
Very well done, indeed.


Thanks! I firmly believe that any decent body kit can look great, it all depends on how much time you put into it. I bought the car in September of 1985, my first mods were probably in October of that year, and I'm not done yet!


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[QUOTE]Originally posted by crazyd:


if its a 6 speed. where is reverse in there?... i see 6 slots *confused*

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I'm still using the old "FiEuro" shifter gate. All motion actually takes place in the big center opening. I might try and make a 6 speed plate one of these days - it's on the list of things still to do!

The actual pattern is based on the Fiero 4 speed shifter. Reverse is upper left. Fifth and sixth are far right. 1,2,3,& 4 are right where they used to be. Once in a while I genuinely forget that there are six speeds and I end up driving on the highway in fourth. Not the best mileage, but that sucker responds when you tap the throttle!

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Doc, I'll be up in DC next weekend (arlington specifically) you mind if I stop by sunday and take a look at your setup? (seeing how i have a 6 speed i'm getting ready to install?)

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No problem at all - PM me.
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Originally posted by Doc John:
... The question I seem to get every time I'm there: "Why'd you put a Corvette engine in a Ferrari? I guess it must be a lot more reliable..." Then I explain the whole kit car saga....


Ultimate compliment on the car f I ever heard one.

Looks good!

--Allen

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Originally posted by Billybo455:

someone educate me. what's RFT?


 
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Originally posted by Mr.PBody:

Real Fiero Tech, its an offshoot forum created by people who were banned from PFF, a few have accounts on both, a few are trolls from RFT, most of RFT hates archie.



Do I want to bother?

The link is www.realfierotech.com
I'm sure Billybo455 is capable of formulating his own opinion.
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Car looks great, and you're just down the road from me (I live in Sterling), I may drop by to take a look if I ever get the time.

If the issue is simply one of numbers, go back to the shop and dyno in 4th (or 5th or 6th) and get bigger numbers. I'm sure you'll be back to the shop to verify the new tune when you get it, so just remember to put it in 4th.
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