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Originally Posted by flash968
9FF - correct.
as for a 4 cylinder and torque capabilities, if you had a roots blower, you could make that torque at 2krpm. with a centrifugal you'll only get about 220 at 2k, and won't see peak until 4k. with a turbo, you won't get diddly until over 3k, but you could get more at peak.
it took quite a bit of time and money to get my blue 968 to be able to handle the power it has now, and even now i am at the limits of the car. a bigger, heavier engine (yes, the LS engines weigh more), with more torque, would need even more.
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I would ask that you please don't encourage and reinforce thoughts that are not fully formed. How can you say this is correct: You need bigger brakes to stop a v8 because it produces more torque????
No. Absolutely incorrect. The output of the engine for HP/torque does not translate directly to brake requirements. Brake selection is better when considering the total mass you are attempting to slow (entire weight of the vehicle)and also the frequency of brake operation. Engine output is not primary in considerations.
You need brakes to match your driving style regardless of the engine swap. It's a popular modification to put
smaller diameter rotor brakes on quarter mile cars so you can run a smaller wheel and thicker sidewall tires. If you are overrunning stock 944 brakes on the street then you need to slow down.
I'm aghast at the misinformation here. Absolutely ridiculous.