Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

Quarter Mile Times?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11 October 2000 | 08:44 PM
  #1  
Scoobie Stu's Avatar
Scoobie Stu
Thread Starter
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Wink

I run a 1992 Legacy Turbo Saloon which is 197 bhp standard and 15.0 sec 1/4 mile,I stuck on a Pipercross induction kit and a 4" Mongoose exhaust which resulted in 229bhp and a 14.6sec 1/4,I then had the car chipped to 278bhp and got a 13.64sec 1/4 mile wastin an Impreza Catalunya in the process and also a nearly new Porsche Carrera 4S.
So now I have got a massive grin and prob one of the fastest Legacys in the country,just wondered what everyone else has run up the quarter coz we can talk power figures all day but proving it is something different.
Also does anyone else think that the 1.4bar boost that Superchips recommend is too much??
Old 11 October 2000 | 09:04 PM
  #2  
harj's Avatar
harj
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,717
Likes: 0
Cool

Ive done 12.77 1/4 mile time at Santa Pod earlier in the year, my car has a genuine 300BHP. All Scoobies are capable of 13's or even sub 13's.

Harj...
Old 11 October 2000 | 09:14 PM
  #3  
salsa-king's Avatar
salsa-king
Scooby Senior
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 15,069
Likes: 42
From: Nottm
Red face

only got 15.2secs 93.2mph
standard 208 bhp Impreza, with S/S B/Box + K&N air kit fitted
but it was my first time at Santa Pod, would be into it more the next time i go!
Old 11 October 2000 | 09:25 PM
  #4  
P1 WR's Avatar
P1 WR
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Smile

hi.i id 13.8 with my my99uk turbo which has 1.1 turbo pressure,downpipe and full scorpion exhaust system.
is the superchip giving any damage to engine?
if not i will apply it on my car.
Old 11 October 2000 | 09:36 PM
  #5  
SCOTTY's Avatar
SCOTTY
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
Post

Hi P1 WR,

I've heard some stories that Subarus respond badly to increased boost and that you should not fit the Superchips.

However, I had one on my last Scooby and I had no problems with it, it was worth the money and made a big difference to my car.

I took mine to Well Lane Turbo Centre at Batley nr Leeds. They did a power run on my car 1st which came out at 237bhp with only a Pipercross air filter and a full Mongoose exhaust system. After fitting the chip it came out at 278bhp but they turned the boost down a bit to be more safe and it was at 276bhp.

I was very pleased with it.

Scotty.
Old 11 October 2000 | 09:52 PM
  #6  
paul w's Avatar
paul w
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 0
From: lincoln
Post

Salsa,
try taking the handbrake off next time you must have too much respect for your car,my old uno turbo went up the strip quicker.
Old 11 October 2000 | 10:02 PM
  #7  
Puff The Magic Wagon!'s Avatar
Puff The Magic Wagon!
Moderator
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 16,978
Likes: 15
From: From far, far away...
Talking

14.8s @ Revs Scoobs V Cossie

Bog Standard - 2 Up - Full Tank Unleaded (not Super) + Towbar
Old 11 October 2000 | 10:16 PM
  #8  
Col's Avatar
Col
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
From: Tayside
Cool

I managed a 13.6 in my standard impreza (uk model) I have added an induction kit and
exhaust since then,so hoping to see an improvement next time.
Old 11 October 2000 | 10:28 PM
  #9  
Kevin2000's Avatar
Kevin2000
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 358
Likes: 0
Thumbs up

One thing I have noticed about Subarus is there doesnt seem to be the same engine tuning industry as there was with the cosworths.And dont say the engine doesnt need to me modified.You never hear of Subarus with 400-500bhp do you?
Regards
Kevo

By the way I really dislike all Fords and Mitsubishis in case any one thinks I am straying from the flock.
Old 11 October 2000 | 10:30 PM
  #10  
Puff The Magic Wagon!'s Avatar
Puff The Magic Wagon!
Moderator
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 16,978
Likes: 15
From: From far, far away...
Talking

STEF!

Answer the above post please....

Old 11 October 2000 | 10:46 PM
  #11  
johnfelstead's Avatar
johnfelstead
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 11,439
Likes: 53
Talking

12.54 1/4 mile 115MPH terminal at santa pod.

wheelspin to 100MPH, really bad traction.

Fastest times set by a westfield on road tyres at santa pod ever (my first ever attempt)
Old 12 October 2000 | 08:20 AM
  #12  
Craig H's Avatar
Craig H
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
Post

12.9, two up, full fuel.
Old 12 October 2000 | 08:59 AM
  #13  
Scott!'s Avatar
Scott!
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Post

You guys need one of these...
Old 12 October 2000 | 10:30 AM
  #14  
Andrew Dixon's Avatar
Andrew Dixon
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 665
Likes: 0
From: Manchester
Post

Managed a best of 13.9 sec on my day out at York Dragway in the summer. It was a blistering hot day which I'm sure did no favours for intercooler efficiency! My car's a MY97 4-door turbo with SS backbox, Magnex centre section and a K&N cone filter giving 251 bhp on Well Lane's rollers.

The last 'Run Wot Ya Brung' of the year at York is <B>THIS SUNDAY</B> and as it's cooler it'll be a good chance to get a good time! Hoping to get down to 13.5 sec and equal my mate's Sunny GTi-R quarter mile time. Limiting myself to 3 runs though as it puts a hell of a shock through the transmission.

Any tips for extracting those last 1/10ths of a second?

Andrew.

[This message has been edited by Andrew Dixon (edited 12 October 2000).]
Old 12 October 2000 | 01:38 PM
  #15  
barge's Avatar
barge
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,581
Likes: 0
Post

Cossie blocks are cast, Scoobies are alloy.

Cossies often got 500+ Bhp for about 1/2 a mile.

Cast blocks are stronger and can take more boost than alloy blocks.

Read somewhere that about 360Bhp is a good max for a scooby with out spending silly money.
Old 12 October 2000 | 02:08 PM
  #16  
CC's Avatar
CC
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 909
Likes: 0
Post

A three door Cosworth, up for sale recently at 8.3k (now sold), did the 1/4 mile in 11.78 seconds @ 350bhp.

Old 12 October 2000 | 02:18 PM
  #17  
Scott!'s Avatar
Scott!
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Talking

What you want is a Mk3 Golf ....


1/4 mile time 11.47 secs at York Raceway recently Nice!

Slightly modded tho' 2 X VR6 Turbo engines!

Scott!
Old 12 October 2000 | 02:25 PM
  #18  
barge's Avatar
barge
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,581
Likes: 0
Post

A V12 Twin Turbo in a roller skate only doing the 1/4 in 11.47 seconds !!

That be poor that be
Old 12 October 2000 | 02:36 PM
  #19  
Subi Chick's Avatar
Subi Chick
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Red face

Well, I haven't actually been timed. In a drag race against a VW GTI w/ cam, headers, exhaust, et.al. mods, my 01 RS w/ only an intake and a muffler won by a car length. The car it beat did 14.7's in the 1/4.
We're guessing that would put me at a 14.0.
I love my Scoob.
Old 12 October 2000 | 03:14 PM
  #20  
longun's Avatar
longun
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,020
Likes: 0
From: Newnham, Gloucestershire
Smile

Scott.

I think I've seen the golf in question but I saw it at santa pod and it ran 10.55....

Sky blue car with no interior at all just about 20 Dials and a steering column...

My car would probally run low 16's but mine ain't a scooby. (thats why the times cr@p)
Old 12 October 2000 | 03:56 PM
  #21  
Scott!'s Avatar
Scott!
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Thumbs up

Yep, that's the one...

Claimed 800BHP - 400 each engine..


The creator wants to crack 200mph with it.. last attempt ended with a big hole in the block of the rear engine and the whole interior ( And driver ) sprayed with very hot engine oil... He was doing about 170mph at the time! Whoops!


Drove it home on the front engine, obviously handy to carry a spare!

Scott!

Old 12 October 2000 | 04:17 PM
  #22  
SWOLL's Avatar
SWOLL
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 1998
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Cool

According to Motorcycle news, the Westfield Megabusa managed 9.8 secs. 1.5 secs quicker than a McLaren F1, and only 0.2 secs slower than the bike it gets its engine from. Now thats quick. And all for £13,500 (if you build it yourself)
Old 12 October 2000 | 04:37 PM
  #23  
chiark's Avatar
chiark
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 13,735
Likes: 0
Post

Andrew: could you post more info on the Rung what ya brung this Sunday? I might see you there! Though I don't think I'll be dragging mine this time.
Old 12 October 2000 | 06:42 PM
  #24  
Stef's Avatar
Stef
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,055
Likes: 0
Post

To keep Puff happy....
My best at The Pod is 13.2secs, standard car bar full Scorpion exhaust and K&N induction kit, approx 235bhp. Also have AP clutch, though did 13.3 with standard one. Not seen any UK car go quicker .
Will go to the Pod one last time next month and try to get under 13 (with more power ).

Stef.
Old 12 October 2000 | 08:41 PM
  #25  
jjones's Avatar
jjones
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 4,410
Likes: 1
Post

12.6

but i have 165bhp per litre

250 bhp per tonne

oh and two wheels
(VFR400 NC30)
Old 12 October 2000 | 09:31 PM
  #26  
MartinM's Avatar
MartinM
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 1,496
Likes: 0
Talking

Scott

G-Tech/Pro looks fun. Did you buy from USA or somewhere in the UK?

M
Old 12 October 2000 | 09:52 PM
  #27  
Andrew Timmins's Avatar
Andrew Timmins
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
From: Wolverhampton
Question

Stef,
Extra power?

What are you having done? Chip of some description?

[This message has been edited by Andrew Timmins (edited 12 October 2000).]
Old 12 October 2000 | 10:06 PM
  #28  
Crusty's Avatar
Crusty
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
From: Auckland NZ
Thumbs up

12.6 @ 107 Mph, In my '93 WRX RA with STi-3 motor & box, PossumLink, Twin out frontpipe, Trust mid & rear, K&N... etc Noisy but nice !!
Old 13 October 2000 | 08:50 AM
  #29  
Scott!'s Avatar
Scott!
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Post

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MartinM:
<B>Scott

G-Tech/Pro looks fun. Did you buy from USA or somewhere in the UK?

M[/quote]

It was bought from the USA.. worked out about 110 quid and eleven of us chipped in..

Fastest 0-60 time in the office so far is a 5.7 by a bloke with an Integra Type R..

Scott!
Old 13 October 2000 | 09:23 AM
  #30  
SWOLL's Avatar
SWOLL
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 1998
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Cool

Or if you want to do the job properly you want one of these


Quick Reply: Quarter Mile Times?



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:39 AM.