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Old 05-15-2008, 04:25 PM   #15 (permalink)
1QWIK V & Z
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LOL! Done and done!

I don't doubt the car will be fast...and yes a FWD chassis can be setup to hook...but no while retaining it's streetability. Getting enough wheel under the front of it to handle 550whp will leave you with the turning radius of a bus.

A high 11 sec 1/4 mile time can easily be obtained with 350whp in a 5th gen on slicks. Any more HP than that and faster times are difficult. Traction becomes a huge obstacle as well as drivetrain strength.

No matter what you do with a FWD "street car"...RWD will always have a big advantage.

Not to mention...the Datsun's only 2700lbs...it's not as heavy as people think....and with a 255/50R16 MT ET Street under it and a factory independent rear suspension....well....sub 2.0 60ft's are VERY easy....


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Rob
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V w/SP
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo...alive again and running 20PSI
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix LE - Missing...lol!
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