So far ive only seen the 500hp. Any higher ones out there?
Is there any links to a site that shows off say a 800hp nsx or something..?
Is there any links to a site that shows off say a 800hp nsx or something..?
Whats the highest hp on a NSX that you know of?
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there is no way you'd ever find an 800hp nsx that is reliable and street legal (and actually truly dynoed 800hp, im sure you'll find people that will claim such a beast exists). theres always adam saruwatar's "nsx" but thats a full out drag car with nothing much of an NSX left but the appearance of the body.
er.. that's Adam Saruwatari, finger fumble.
The highest hp ones I've heard of are Adam's, David's, Cam Parsons's, and Gerry's, I think. I think Cam and Gerry are in the 500-600 range, not sure about David... Any others?
i also recall reading that cameron parson's HP claim was simply that, a claim with no dyno or other basis to back it up.
fyi, here is all the info that i believe is known about camerons car, other than supposedly he sold it years ago and it's somewhere in the US now and may have been listed on ebay in Dec 2000.
somehow all the figures and quotes in this article became fact, even though i dont think anyone on the nsx list has ever talked to this guy or knows anything about the car other than the info at this website:
http://www.autospeed.com/A_0035/article.html
As far as others putting out insane HP, I have a couple of issues with figures... some people use NOS to bump up dyno output numbers. For me, that doesn't do it. This is only temporary power and I personally discount it. The other is boost. People bump up boost on dyno runs but don't really run that kind of boost on the street as it may blow up the engine. Again, unreliable and temporary.
HP numbers are one thing, but the only ones I'm interested are the ones that are produced from a vehicle that runs the same setup that produced such numbers day in and day out and can do it all day long for 100,000 miles without any concerns of the engine blowing up.
Given those qualifications, I don't think there are too many high HP NSX's out there. Perhaps the original author of this thread is just looking for peak numbers produced regardless of conditions.
somehow all the figures and quotes in this article became fact, even though i dont think anyone on the nsx list has ever talked to this guy or knows anything about the car other than the info at this website:
http://www.autospeed.com/A_0035/article.html
As far as others putting out insane HP, I have a couple of issues with figures... some people use NOS to bump up dyno output numbers. For me, that doesn't do it. This is only temporary power and I personally discount it. The other is boost. People bump up boost on dyno runs but don't really run that kind of boost on the street as it may blow up the engine. Again, unreliable and temporary.
HP numbers are one thing, but the only ones I'm interested are the ones that are produced from a vehicle that runs the same setup that produced such numbers day in and day out and can do it all day long for 100,000 miles without any concerns of the engine blowing up.
Given those qualifications, I don't think there are too many high HP NSX's out there. Perhaps the original author of this thread is just looking for peak numbers produced regardless of conditions.
I wonder if those so-claimed 1000+HP Skyline R34's and Supras that I hear about from Skyline and Supra enthusiasts/owners qualify under your criteria as streetable cars? Anyone care to answer?
If there are such cars, how the heck the owners of these cars drive them without getting themselves or other fellow commuters in life-threatening situations? I can't imagine driving a 500+RWHP NSX without putting up a fight to get the car on its intended path, let alone a 1000+HP Supras or R34.
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It's still in the US and he still owns it, at least as of a month or two ago. I met him, checked out the car (still looks exactly same as in the article) and had the chance to drive in the same run group as him at the last Dali Racing event at the Pahrump track. He left me in the dust on the straightaway, sorta like how the LMP cars pull away from the GT cars. He had an electrical problem which put an end to the day. He was going to have MB fix it for him last I heard.
He lives in the San Diego area I believe, but the car is not licensed in the US (it's a JDM right-hand drive car), so you won't be seeing it driving around on the streets. Was kinda interesting to see the steering wheel, fuse box, brake booster, etc on the "wrong" side of the car!
Probably not too many, but they do exist! I just had a ride in Gerry Johnson's car the other night:
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http://www.nsxprime.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/005215.html
One hellauva ride!!!
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He lives in the San Diego area I believe, but the car is not licensed in the US (it's a JDM right-hand drive car), so you won't be seeing it driving around on the streets. Was kinda interesting to see the steering wheel, fuse box, brake booster, etc on the "wrong" side of the car!
Probably not too many, but they do exist! I just had a ride in Gerry Johnson's car the other night:
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http://www.nsxprime.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/005215.html
One hellauva ride!!!
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RHD cars can be licensed here. As for that other stuff he's got on the car, well...
P.S.
Are you sure it isn't a RHD car made for the Australian market (where Cam lived)?
Are you sure it isn't a RHD car made for the Australian market (where Cam lived)?
right from the link i posted above:
"Cameron Parsons is the man lucky enough to hold the keys to this technological masterpiece - a machine which has had more than its fair share of enhancement. With the intention of going competition racing, he imported this 1991 NSX directly from Japan - enabling the car to be his for about half the price of an Australian-delivered example"
"Cameron Parsons is the man lucky enough to hold the keys to this technological masterpiece - a machine which has had more than its fair share of enhancement. With the intention of going competition racing, he imported this 1991 NSX directly from Japan - enabling the car to be his for about half the price of an Australian-delivered example"
Thanks Rob.
The last dyno quote from David (as best I can recall) was 504 at the wheels, and there was more work done after that.
Wow.. David's NSX rules. I know he has the widebody kit etc, does anyone know what his car weighs?
Well I've been hearing 600hp and 500hp. 12seconds, 11 seconds, and even 10 seconds, which is it? ...a down hill freeway on-ramp and the shorter gears are decieving as is the blow-off valves going off. Did anyone notice that he wasn't passing any cars as he merged on the freeway in the video? I would think running that hard in third you would easily be moving ahead of the flow rather merging in behind. Again, any car with a turbocharger will be very decieving by the "seat of your pants" feel.I know he made it past 3rd gear, maybe just coasting in to 4th...but I'm sorry, not to discredit Gerry, I'm not accepting the 500hp or the 600hp, just yet.
Choritsu-shi
***Did anyone notice that he wasn't passing any cars as he merged on the freeway in the video? ***
As someone who took a ride, I can say the speedo hit 100mph before the end of the ramp. He braked before merging onto the freeway as he was going too fast down the ramp to safely merge with traffic. That is why he you don't see him passing. You can't tell from the video, but it was obvious in person. Every time he blew by our crowd down the ramp, we all laughed because it was hilarious how fast he was going.
He showed us time slips from the drags where he ran high 11s on street tires. Everyone can guess on the HP from there. I'm sure he will be posting dynos soon as we saw them all on his laptop at the meeting.
As someone who took a ride, I can say the speedo hit 100mph before the end of the ramp. He braked before merging onto the freeway as he was going too fast down the ramp to safely merge with traffic. That is why he you don't see him passing. You can't tell from the video, but it was obvious in person. Every time he blew by our crowd down the ramp, we all laughed because it was hilarious how fast he was going.
He showed us time slips from the drags where he ran high 11s on street tires. Everyone can guess on the HP from there. I'm sure he will be posting dynos soon as we saw them all on his laptop at the meeting.
Sensei
The grate thing about a turbo is you can turn the boost up. Just add the POWER at a press of a button!!!!The car does make 456 HP and 381 ft lbs of torque @ 12 lbs of boost, when I get it back to the dyno for more tuning I will be running boost levels at 15-18 lb range and that is where the car will remain for every day driving pleasure. The car run's just under 126 mph in the 1/4 mile @ 15-16 lbs of boost, when you figure out the mph with the weight of the car, 3300 lbs with me in it,you will end up with HP numbers in the 490-510 HP range, AT THE WHEELS..... GOT POWER?
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The grate thing about a turbo is you can turn the boost up. Just add the POWER at a press of a button!!!!The car does make 456 HP and 381 ft lbs of torque @ 12 lbs of boost, when I get it back to the dyno for more tuning I will be running boost levels at 15-18 lb range and that is where the car will remain for every day driving pleasure. The car run's just under 126 mph in the 1/4 mile @ 15-16 lbs of boost, when you figure out the mph with the weight of the car, 3300 lbs with me in it,you will end up with HP numbers in the 490-510 HP range, AT THE WHEELS..... GOT POWER?
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I dynoed 335 RWHP last week and I run 11.9 in the 1/4 on street tires(I dont have a traction problem, as I'm sure he does). No point to this post except that I feel kinda good to be able to compare to his awesome set up. I'm sure on a good set of tires he will go much faster.
SNDSOUL, What MPH did your car run? I have a 60 ft time of 2.19 as traction is a big problem, in first and second gear. SNDSOUL, can you post your time slip?
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I think SNDSOUL is running NOS.
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I cant post any recent time slips, but you can see a video of me racing a vette in the video clips section. The video was taken when I was running just a 50 shot. I now am dual stage with a 35 shot activated when VTEC kicks in. My MPH is 117-118 and I usually have a 60ft about 1.9-2.0. I still need to be a little faster as I would like to be in the Mid 11's.I am very interested to see how your base model turbo performs. Gerry, if you would like to send me more info you can private me.
Sndsoul What mods do you have besides 85 shot that is what you have right. I think it takes about 375hp at the wheels to run 118 mph.
Please understand, like anyone else interested in purchasing any kit, that I ask to better understand, not to insult. I'm not asking for proof at this time, I'll accept honesty...Was that 456hp "corrected" or "uncorrected"? Respectfully, doing the math isn't very accurate, there are so many formulas and other variables involved. By using the quote of "high 11's"(11.9,11.8)with a trap speed of 126mph, I got numbers between 415hp to 468hp. Regardless, those are great numbers and it's clear you're getting over 400hp. Congratulations, I know it wasn't an easy task.
Just by going on the video, I saw and heard your NSX. Would I be correct to say you have the shorter gears and possibly a non-stock Ring and Pinion? I have heard you have also done extensive internal and external engine modifications as well as a stand alone system. Out of curiousity what exactly have you done? I'm guessing it's safe to assume you have much, much more than just a turbo kit and that your results should not be anywhere near expected the same as a possible kit would.
Thank you for understanding...
Choritsu-shi
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