Insane Speed 2.2L on 6265 hits 835awhp!
Sep 29, 2011, 08:35 PM
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We recently had Paul take the car on a "spirited" drive, mind you he has had a couple of AMS built Evos and drives for Exotics Racing in Vegas....This is what he had to say.
Originally Posted by 1slowevo
Let me tell you guys, don't ever question a hp/tq number or ability of InsaneSpeeed. Today Todd was great enough to throw me the keys to the blue beast and all I can say is wow. I have been fortunate enough to drive quite a few high horsepower cars (600+whp street and race cars, not the exotics at my work) but this one is so smooth. The power comes on strong but smooth (no light switch powerband here) and it continues to pull with ease as high as you want. The transfer to next gear was butter smooth and even with a slow shift the boost was right there in the next gear, with a fast shift it just planted you in the seat. I am impressed to say the least. The car is very streetable but easy mid 9 sec capable with probably high 140 trap speeds at FULL weight with stereo system.
Only problem I had was stalling leaving the shop a few times on the Tilton Carbon/Carbon, but that was my fault as I was being a bit soft on the throttle not keeping the car running with such a lightweight drivetrain. Todd says 40% lighter than stock!!
thanks again Todd.
We changed valve timing to be a bit more gentle (if you can call 700+ ft/lbs gentle) on the drivetrain and move the power curve to the right. It appears to have worked. This Dyno was done on the same as English racing when they came to Vegas as well as the same operator.
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Originally Posted by 1slowevo
Let me tell you guys, don't ever question a hp/tq number or ability of InsaneSpeeed. Today Todd was great enough to throw me the keys to the blue beast and all I can say is wow. I have been fortunate enough to drive quite a few high horsepower cars (600+whp street and race cars, not the exotics at my work) but this one is so smooth. The power comes on strong but smooth (no light switch powerband here) and it continues to pull with ease as high as you want. The transfer to next gear was butter smooth and even with a slow shift the boost was right there in the next gear, with a fast shift it just planted you in the seat. I am impressed to say the least. The car is very streetable but easy mid 9 sec capable with probably high 140 trap speeds at FULL weight with stereo system.
Only problem I had was stalling leaving the shop a few times on the Tilton Carbon/Carbon, but that was my fault as I was being a bit soft on the throttle not keeping the car running with such a lightweight drivetrain. Todd says 40% lighter than stock!!
thanks again Todd.
We changed valve timing to be a bit more gentle (if you can call 700+ ft/lbs gentle) on the drivetrain and move the power curve to the right. It appears to have worked. This Dyno was done on the same as English racing when they came to Vegas as well as the same operator.
mikey
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Sep 29, 2011, 09:48 PM
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like Mikie said, Todd handed me the keys to show what kind of work they can do and wow was I impressed.
I am as skeptical as anyone when it come to "out of the ordinary" high dyno numbers but that test-drive definitely showed me they know what they are doing over there. Very impressive to say the least.
I am as skeptical as anyone when it come to "out of the ordinary" high dyno numbers but that test-drive definitely showed me they know what they are doing over there. Very impressive to say the least.
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Yes.
Thank you sir. I figured the best way to make up your mind between Supra and Evo was to just flip you the keys. 
No worries. I figured people would freak a little bit which is why, initially, we didn't post any numbers on the car until after we backed them up at the Modified Tuner Challenge in front of all the major magazines and 50+ spectators. It's a beast of a little car.
like Mikie said, Todd handed me the keys to show what kind of work they can do and wow was I impressed.
I am as skeptical as anyone when it come to "out of the ordinary" high dyno numbers but that test-drive definitely showed me they know what they are doing over there. Very impressive to say the least.
I am as skeptical as anyone when it come to "out of the ordinary" high dyno numbers but that test-drive definitely showed me they know what they are doing over there. Very impressive to say the least.
No worries. I figured people would freak a little bit which is why, initially, we didn't post any numbers on the car until after we backed them up at the Modified Tuner Challenge in front of all the major magazines and 50+ spectators. It's a beast of a little car.
