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#166
03-02-2007, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Lip
I agree with regards to the Honda engines. They are some of the smoothest and quietest around. You can barely hear a Honda 3.2 liter at idle.
By contrast, the VQ motor is almost American in character. While the VQ idles smoother than an LS motor, once underway, the LS might be smoother.
With regards to a swapping American motors into Japanese cars, and vice versa, it's up to the owner.
For me, an LS motor might be interesting, an RB more so, a 4.5 liter conversion even more so.
By contrast, the VQ motor is almost American in character. While the VQ idles smoother than an LS motor, once underway, the LS might be smoother.
With regards to a swapping American motors into Japanese cars, and vice versa, it's up to the owner.
For me, an LS motor might be interesting, an RB more so, a 4.5 liter conversion even more so.
#168
03-02-2007, 07:44 PM
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Ah no. The RSX handles great no doubt. BUT auto-X favors SMALL/LIGHT cars. So it's the F-Body's big wheelbase and weight that hurt it the most. Not really the chassis.
The LS series is one of the best modern engines being built right now. Let me put it to you this way. One cam, no VTC gadgetry, no turbos or SC and the thing stills puts out TONS of power. All in a package thinner than a VQ35 and most likely shorter (height-wise). And I'll bet it's not that heavier.
The LS series is one of the best modern engines being built right now. Let me put it to you this way. One cam, no VTC gadgetry, no turbos or SC and the thing stills puts out TONS of power. All in a package thinner than a VQ35 and most likely shorter (height-wise). And I'll bet it's not that heavier.
#169
03-03-2007, 12:20 AM
Originally Posted by zeroscythe
and we should stop comparing the G to the Vette, they are in completely different classes... if u wanna compare something to the G... the new Mustangs, the GTO, cars under 40k...
just thougth i would throw that out there
#170
03-03-2007, 12:20 PM
Originally Posted by Z0Six
you can pcik up a new vette with 4 miles on it or whatever for $39,990 six speed and all
just thougth i would throw that out there
just thougth i would throw that out there
i dont care what u say, ur not getting one new for under 40 lol... TRUST ME that dealer will find some way to get that car over 40k... i think invoice is 39,990
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Originally Posted by Z0Six
you can pcik up a new vette with 4 miles on it or whatever for $39,990 six speed and all
just thougth i would throw that out there
just thougth i would throw that out there
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Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
LIES!!!!!! TRY mid 40's. You can pick up a nice used G for 25k, so that's an extra 20k you can spend on modding alone (enough for a 6-700 hp g easily), just to make it even. The G is not even comparable to the Corvette. They are in completely different brackets.
You could buy a 1990 eclipse gsx for 1500 and spend the extra $38,500 on mods and be the fastest car in the world.
New G35 = 35k
New Vette = 42ish ( I dont buy $39k either)
#173
03-03-2007, 12:56 PM
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somebody extract the tumor that is the "debate" between the superiority of american/japanese cars from a thread about swapping a rb into a g35 coupe.
unless the guy isn't going to bother updating this anymore. In which case, we can retitle this thread to "closed minded 'car enthusiasts' argue over two widely diverse categories of car types, only to end up where they started: that they are different. duh."
different philosophies of car manufacturing, design, and engineering equals different strengths and weaknesses. it's really not that hard to understand. The only way to transcend the gaps is to spend tons of money.
unless the guy isn't going to bother updating this anymore. In which case, we can retitle this thread to "closed minded 'car enthusiasts' argue over two widely diverse categories of car types, only to end up where they started: that they are different. duh."
different philosophies of car manufacturing, design, and engineering equals different strengths and weaknesses. it's really not that hard to understand. The only way to transcend the gaps is to spend tons of money.
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03-03-2007, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jinubob81
somebody extract the tumor that is the "debate" between the superiority of american/japanese cars from a thread about swapping a rb into a g35 coupe.
unless the guy isn't going to bother updating this anymore. In which case, we can retitle this thread to "closed minded 'car enthusiasts' argue over two widely diverse categories of car types, only to end up where they started: that they are different. duh."
different philosophies of car manufacturing, design, and engineering equals different strengths and weaknesses. it's really not that hard to understand. The only way to transcend the gaps is to spend tons of money.
unless the guy isn't going to bother updating this anymore. In which case, we can retitle this thread to "closed minded 'car enthusiasts' argue over two widely diverse categories of car types, only to end up where they started: that they are different. duh."
different philosophies of car manufacturing, design, and engineering equals different strengths and weaknesses. it's really not that hard to understand. The only way to transcend the gaps is to spend tons of money.
+1000000. Nobody's going to win this debate, regardless which cars are actually superior. It's completely subjective.
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#179
04-17-2007, 03:35 PM
Originally Posted by fhumphrey04
That logic is lame. Were talkin new car prices here.
You could buy a 1990 eclipse gsx for 1500 and spend the extra $38,500 on mods and be the fastest car in the world.
New G35 = 35k
New Vette = 42ish ( I dont buy $39k either)
You could buy a 1990 eclipse gsx for 1500 and spend the extra $38,500 on mods and be the fastest car in the world.
New G35 = 35k
New Vette = 42ish ( I dont buy $39k either)
