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Originally Posted by rogerdavis
Reading the history of this amazing car, did it not have an off into the armco a few years ago?
Personally I think going for a big single just ruined the car from the drivability point of view. Power delivery of a single is purely for the drag scene. Why do you think Mines never fitted a great big single to their track attack car?
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And to what basis do you find single turbo cars not properly suited for time attack events? Just look at the amount of cars that run time attack events, and most of them are cars that have single turbo setups. HKS's Evo C230R is just about as linear in power as you can get, and being that it started life as a single turbo anyways, it makes the vehicle's power very usable. Mine's had a different theory in keeping with smaller twins. It is mostly helpful for reducing any potential for lag with a larger single, but the drawback here is that a twin setup will always run hotter, and can lead to more mechanical failures. Mine's is properly funded, and anything they throw under the bonnet will always have proper maintenance. A single turbo setup is much more ideal for time attack events. It reduces weight, reduces heat, can provide very linear power through any powerband, and doesn't require having to rev up to the moon to make power. Added stress on the engine for the sake of higher rev's just doesn't make any sense. A motor like that won't stand many days at the track, and will wear out the bearings of just about any motor in a hurry.
Back on topic, this is an extremely clean example of what a GT-R has the potential to be. The platform for which the car was built upon favors the higher asking price in itself.