buick verses chev

[madsav]

holden v6 3.8 ltr verses vt 5.7 ltr
on a (race track)
witch would be better to race in, vp v6 or a vt v8?

long straight road v8 would hammer
tight quick cornering v6 would hammer

done a study on this and worked out that the vp v6 would win
only because the v8 would be to slow throw corners

just thought id let people know

 

[mistermeena]

depends on the tracks really..either way commies are not renowned for their handling v6 or otherwise so id go something smaller and more tunable if your serious about racing...escorts are good (gasp!) but since your probably a holden man my mate had a smokin gemini and cheap to prep for racing

 

[Full Spectrum]

The V8 would have IRS LSD and should come with a better stiffer suspension. So i would think the V8 would beat the VP.

 

[samuels]

holden v6 3.8 ltr verses vt 5.7 ltr
on a (race track)
witch would be better to race in, vp v6 or a vt v8?

long straight road v8 would hammer
tight quick cornering v6 would hammer

done a study on this and worked out that the vp v6 would win
only because the v8 would be to slow throw corners

just thought id let people know

you forgot one important factor the experience of the driver.
you need to know when to power on before the opposing car does,you get that gain before the V8 then it's V6 to the finish line first....

 

[madsav]

you forgot one important factor the experience of the driver.
you need to know when to power on before the opposing car does,you get that gain before the V8 then it's V6 to the finish line first....

the driver was me in both cars,
and yes i have been trained ,for on the track drivering, pretty hopless when it come`s to off the track thow :hit: ,

 

[samuels]

the driver was me in both cars,
and yes i have been trained ,for on the track drivering, pretty hopless when it come`s to off the track thow :hit: ,

you have your race track credentials
there is no difference really in, on or off track racing,it still comes down to experience and knowing when and where to put on the power.

 

[madsav]

that`s true.
been training a mate of mine how to drive at high speed`s and when to brake etc.
its a work in progress lol

 

[greenfoam]

I've seen a V6 saloon car VN race a gen III SS production car on SBS they both pulled the same lap times but the gen iii was allways infront crossing the line down the straight and the VN was in front for the rest of the track after the first 3 corners untill 1/3 of the way down the main straight : ) they passed each other every lap.

In theory a VN 5 liter or maybe a VP 5 liter with IRS would beat them both around the same track it might be far enough in front of the gen III to hold it off down the main straight

 

[madsav]

thats not a bad thought , im gonna have to look into that one

 

[samuels]

I've seen a V6 saloon car VN race a gen III SS production car on SBS they both pulled the same lap times but the gen iii was allways infront crossing the line down the straight and the VN was in front for the rest of the track after the first 3 corners untill 1/3 of the way down the main straight : ) they passed each other every lap.

In theory a VN 5 liter or maybe a VP 5 liter with IRS would beat them both around the same track it might be far enough in front of the gen III to hold it off down the main straight

thats the idea of motor sport mate...out think your opponent, with the experience and the knowledge of when and where to apply the power,this wouldn't occur if the driver of the VN kept it hammered in the right places, the idea is to strategically set out so that the Gen III SS won't catch you on the straight.