Cost per HP gained? 0-60 reduction per HP?

cab83_750 · 09-06-2010, 02:57 PM

Has anyone compiled the cost per HP (Total Cost $$$ divided by HP gained)?

How about reduction in 0-60 mph? Say you gained 20HP, how many fraction of a second did we gain/lose?

JoeZ · 09-06-2010, 05:05 PM

Good idea

alvinmathew88 · 09-06-2010, 10:04 PM

Just something you might want to consider... Say that you have an intake and it adds 18whp, and then you have an exhaust that adds another 8whp on top of the 18whp. But say if you did the exhaust first, the dyno would register 20whp and downplays the intake to 6whp. So you might want to consider that when you calculate the whole cost per HP gained. So doing a total price divided by total whp might make more sense than doing individual piece calculation. Hopefully this makes sense... Unless im talking complete B.S., just ignore my post.

FuszNissan · 09-06-2010, 10:16 PM

Yep

cab83_750 · 09-06-2010, 10:55 PM

That's what I am pursuing. Total as opposed to individual

at the end of the day, what is important to me would be the 0-60 reduction.

klubbheads · 09-07-2010, 04:39 PM

wgaf about 0-60 times....

kenchan · 09-07-2010, 04:42 PM

100lbs loss for every 0.5sec improvement... typically.

Modshack · 09-07-2010, 04:48 PM

There are plenty of calculators on the web to determine performance Vs HP or weight. Do a search. You'll find that lots of $$ rarely makes a big difference (unless the dollars are in a bushel basket)...

Horseface · 09-07-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

100lbs loss for every 0.5sec improvement... typically.

And a better diet would probably get people the most gains in this respect...

kenchan · 09-07-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Horseface

And a better diet would probably get people the most gains in this respect...

yes, and it would be free too.

shadoquad · 09-07-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yes, and it would be free too.

Are you kidding? Have you seen the cost of eating healthy these days?!

Zsteve · 09-07-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Are you kidding? Have you seen the cost of eating healthy these days?!

Who said "healthy" just dont eat and only drink. And Im not talking watter either. Or you could always go on a drug diet and stay skinny that way but the the cost per hp would go sky high.

shadoquad · 09-07-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Who said "healthy"

touche

6spd · 09-07-2010, 07:35 PM

i think 0-60 times are meant more for magazine entertainment than anything else. i can think of a hundred different, better ways to calculate value per dollar, and sinking $$ into a car is not one of them, hehe!

Zsteve · 09-07-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

i think 0-60 times are meant more for magazine entertainment than anything else. i can think of a hundred different, better ways to calculate value per dollar, and sinking $$ into a car is not one of them, hehe!

to each his own. I have friends that spend money in ways I never would and they wouldnt spend money on things I do.

09-06-2010, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Cost per HP gained? 0-60 reduction per HP? Has anyone compiled the cost per HP (Total Cost $$$ divided by HP gained)? How about reduction in 0-60 mph? Say you gained 20HP, how many fraction of a second did we gain/lose?

09-06-2010, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
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09-07-2010, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	wgaf about 0-60 times.... __________________ g35driver OG.

09-07-2010, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	There are plenty of calculators on the web to determine performance Vs HP or weight. Do a search. You'll find that lots of $$ rarely makes a big difference (unless the dollars are in a bushel basket)... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

09-07-2010, 07:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	i think 0-60 times are meant more for magazine entertainment than anything else. i can think of a hundred different, better ways to calculate value per dollar, and sinking $$ into a car is not one of them, hehe! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

09-06-2010, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
JoeZ Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 759 Drives: A sweet Bronco now Rep Power: 16	Good idea

09-06-2010, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	Just something you might want to consider... Say that you have an intake and it adds 18whp, and then you have an exhaust that adds another 8whp on top of the 18whp. But say if you did the exhaust first, the dyno would register 20whp and downplays the intake to 6whp. So you might want to consider that when you calculate the whole cost per HP gained. So doing a total price divided by total whp might make more sense than doing individual piece calculation. Hopefully this makes sense... Unless im talking complete B.S., just ignore my post.

09-06-2010, 10:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	That's what I am pursuing. Total as opposed to individual at the end of the day, what is important to me would be the 0-60 reduction.

09-07-2010, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	100lbs loss for every 0.5sec improvement... typically.

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