I have a 85 Omni GLH Turbo that runs 12.42@ 112 mph with front wheel drive,
not bad for 136 inches (it's .020" over)
KW
Jeff Lee wrote:
> Robert Trottmann wrote:
> >
> > I keep hearing about smaller engines, kicking out some serious horses.
> > But I can't get over one thing. These engines have to run higher rpm's,
> > and run hotter, right? Even if i'm wrong there, do these engines last
> > as long as larger ones? I just like the feeling of being pushed hard
> > into the seat with acceleration, and turning only 3500 rpm. I know that
> > that big engine isn't working as hard as it can, and that it'll be there
> > when I settle down and get a wife. (well, maybe not 'til he|| freezes
> > over, but close) :-)
>
> I owned 2 Honda Accords, 83 and 87. Traded the 83 in with 160K+ miles.
> Sold the 87 with 130K+ miles - to get my Dak ;). The engines in those
> cars were revvin little besties. The 87 had a 2L 4 banger which I
> regularly shifted at 3500-4500rpm since it was new, and would rev to
> 5000rpm without alot of effort. Neither of the Accords used a drop of
> oil between changes at the time I got rid of them. Smaller high-rev
> engines can have plenty of longevity if designed and maintained well.
>
> The throttle response and rev potential of a well-designed small engine
> is typically much better than the larger ones. Just plain phyisics -
> less rotating mass.
>
> And as for kick-in-pants acceleration... I drove a Porche 911 with a
> little ol' 6 cylinder (somewhere between 2L to 3L displacement) that
> could easily nail you to the seat when you mashed the throttle (even
> from 60mph). And talk about revs - 6000-7000rpm, no problem. Can you say
> 120mph in 3rd? Now I don't think I'd want to try to pull a boat with a
> Porche - different kind of vehicle, different purpose.
>
> Small engines can be real cool.
>
> jeff
> 98 RC 4x2 V8 5spd 3.55SG
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