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Turbo P5 Vs. Mazdaspeed

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Old December-2nd-2002 | 09:39 AM
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Youll also get a better launch in the MSP with the stiffer suspension,giving you less squat off the line,which results in loss of torque
Old December-2nd-2002 | 11:29 AM
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I guess I will just have to race one!
Old December-2nd-2002 | 12:52 PM
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there you go Linuxninja. that the ony way!!!!
Old December-2nd-2002 | 08:25 PM
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yeah...the SRT4 doesn't have a LSD...but it does have equal length half shafts that help a bit....although a LSD would be nice
Old December-2nd-2002 | 08:35 PM
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the p5 turbo would win over the msp simiply cause the boost on on the p5 turbo is only getting 4 1/2 psi boost bump it up to a real 6 psi then you'll really se the power
Old December-2nd-2002 | 08:42 PM
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higher hp acceleration is majorly ruled by:

traction
Tire Size/Weight
LSD?

power
Torque Curve characteristics
is engine properly mated to gearbox?

weight
physics says that all other things being equal it takes 4 times more power to accelerate a vehicle with twice the weight...how is the chassis tuned...less rock means more traction to the fronts

gearing
here's where the mfgr needs to do its homework...what are the rations and what final drives are in each tranny?

my bets right now are on the MSP for what it gives up in weight is probably matched by a better geared tranny with LSD, wider more traction-oriented tires, and better suspension
Old December-2nd-2002 | 09:24 PM
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hmm...okay...LSD = better traction debatable...depending on how well you launch, and how well you drive.

Take for example a Ser 5-speed vs a Spec V

now the Spec V has HLSD...but they both still get similar 1/4 mile times.

Now from the facts that I've read here...

the MSP does the 1/4 mile low to mid 15s.

The P5 Turbo does it in 13.8 (according to what I've read)

Well, I'm just saying that it would be very close. ESPECIALLY with the torque advantage. Braden is running 13.8s with his open dif, granted he is getting wheel spin off the line. I dunno, it would just be close

Jason - glad you enjoyed the spoon
But yea...I'd take that P5 over the MSP any day...just because it looks nicer, has a sun roof, for modding (well warrenty is screwed even if you touch the MSP with other stuff) and the MSP has that evil ECU that limits boost, and checks for emissions (I think)

Then...the audio STILL sucks...so you're gonna replace that anyways...

hmm....then even if you're gonna bypass the ECU and go with a bigger turbo on the MSP, you're STILL gonna do the EXACT same engine work as you would on the P5.

The p5 wins for modability forsure...and for looks, and plus having a sun roof.
Old December-2nd-2002 | 09:46 PM
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OK then.... so it's good we all agree that a turbo Flyin' Miata 2.0ES Protege would beat both a Flyin' Miata turbo P5 and a Mazdaspeed by a couple tenths.
Old December-2nd-2002 | 09:54 PM
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OK then.... so it's good we all agree that a turbo Flyin' Miata 2.0ES Protege would beat both a Flyin' Miata turbo P5 and a Mazdaspeed by a couple tenths.
Old December-2nd-2002 | 10:03 PM
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OK then.... so it's good we all agree that a turbo Flyin' Miata 2.0ES Protege would beat both a Flyin' Miata turbo P5 and a Mazdaspeed by a couple tenths.
Old December-2nd-2002 | 11:57 PM
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WOW I've never seen a triple post before.

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Old December-3rd-2002 | 04:13 AM
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Originally posted by Autorage
the p5 turbo would win over the msp simiply cause the boost on on the p5 turbo is only getting 4 1/2 psi boost bump it up to a real 6 psi then you'll really se the power
Confused about what you are saying here...The FM Turbo Protege 5 is running six psi of boost. The MSP is 6.9 or whatever.
Old December-3rd-2002 | 06:06 AM
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Originally posted by StuttersC


Confused about what you are saying here...The FM Turbo Protege 5 is running six psi of boost. The MSP is 6.9 or whatever.
Thank you!
Old December-3rd-2002 | 07:15 AM
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Originally posted by Daemos

The P5 Turbo does it in 13.8 (according to what I've read)
Sorry, I should have said that Braden (turboge) is running a completely different setup, I just wanted to make a point you can run low, low times without an LSD. He's running a 1st gen with a turbo mounted onto the BP engine (Not just a BPT), and a GUTTED interior.

I should be more specific next time, sorry!
Old December-3rd-2002 | 11:55 AM
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had a long talk with corky about the boost on the p5 turbo and he said that his turbo was only using 4 1/2 psi not 5 or 6


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