Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
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Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
not much of a curve, more of a flat line, but check it out
How could the curve be so flat? Is there software keeping it under 260tq?
How could the curve be so flat? Is there software keeping it under 260tq?
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
My 2.0T Audi is rated at 207 torque flat from 1800 up to about 5000 rpm where it finally starts to taper down to 200 at 5100.
Modern day turbo setups seem to be capable of producing some very drivable torque curves.
Modern day turbo setups seem to be capable of producing some very drivable torque curves.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
Originally Posted by Chuck!
A turbo I4 making max HP at 5300 RPM... right 
Turbos often lower the peak power RPM of what is mostly, otherwise, the same motor.
The 1.8L I4 n/a in the MX5 miata (back when there was a turbo mazdaspeed varient) reached peak power at 7000 rpm. The turbo version? 6000rpm.
Not to say it couldn't rev further, but that's where peak power was reached.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
Threxx, those 1.8T take to modding pretty well, don't they? Thats what I was getting at.
GM nuetered this motor, it'll be interesting to see how far a couple hundred bucks will go.
GM nuetered this motor, it'll be interesting to see how far a couple hundred bucks will go.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
Originally Posted by Chuck!
Threxx, those 1.8T take to modding pretty well, don't they? Thats what I was getting at.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
Wow, that's pretty sweet.
But yeah with THAT FLAT of a curve, you gotta think the computer is keeping it tamed a little.
Cars with this motor will be hitting 300whp easily.
But yeah with THAT FLAT of a curve, you gotta think the computer is keeping it tamed a little.
Cars with this motor will be hitting 300whp easily.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
That's definitely flat.
But what's the throttle response like? How much power does it make in part throttle conditions? Is it very linear? 260hp out of 2 litres is fairly high strung, it'll interesting to see how well GM handled the compromises.
But what's the throttle response like? How much power does it make in part throttle conditions? Is it very linear? 260hp out of 2 litres is fairly high strung, it'll interesting to see how well GM handled the compromises.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
Just from that curve it looks like the GXP will have a very tiny turbo like the T25. If it drive like a 2g with a T25 the throttle response with be right there with almost no lag, but it runs out of CFM right away too, thus the pathetic low RPM HP peak. but flat torque curve
I'm sure there will be lots of aftermarket turbos fro them though.
Just wonder if the engine can handle 25psi on a serious turbo like the DSM's
I'm sure there will be lots of aftermarket turbos fro them though.
Just wonder if the engine can handle 25psi on a serious turbo like the DSM's
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
Pretty nice curve, i too bet its limited do to somthing.
OTOH, my buddy Will who may post in here later, has a 99 SS, hotcammed car, and his curve is almost as flat as that from say 3k-6k.
OTOH, my buddy Will who may post in here later, has a 99 SS, hotcammed car, and his curve is almost as flat as that from say 3k-6k.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
SWEET TQ curve. Reemember, the majority of these will NOT be heavily modded, so having a small turbo with very quick response will make for an awesome car off the showroom floor.
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Re: Solstice GXP turbo torque curve
Originally Posted by jdhommert
Pretty nice curve, i too bet its limited do to somthing.
OTOH, my buddy Will who may post in here later, has a 99 SS, hotcammed car, and his curve is almost as flat as that from say 3k-6k.
OTOH, my buddy Will who may post in here later, has a 99 SS, hotcammed car, and his curve is almost as flat as that from say 3k-6k.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...99_3/Dyno2.jpg
