Quote Originally Posted by E36slide View Post
It's not a race but you don't want to follow behind when In a tandem. I've seen a ka running pretty much the same setup as a sr and putting it to shame simply because it has more low end torq (well more trq period). The sr is awesome simply because its cheap has forged internals and can with stand a good amount of boost/beating. Giving if you just add a good set of h beam rods and cp pistons to the mix for the ka you have now eliminated the weak point of the ka. Put the same turbo on both and set the psi to let's say 10. On the drift course you will notice a big difference the ka will 9/10 put 1-2 cars. Mainly that's all depends on the skill level of the drivers but I've seen this at Kms where a sr was having a very hard time keeping up with the ka. Only down fall to the ka is the reliability and the fact none of these kids dare to open it up and actual build the motor. So far I like the sr hasn't given me any issues yet just telling you what I've noticed. I've never really seen a built ka vs built sr with similar builds go at it so its harder to judge which of the two is better. Stock for stock though the sr wins hands down. I have seen some pretty quick n/a ka's make some of those guys at Kms with sr's look bad though lol.
I simply cant fathom comparing engines based on a novelty "race". I understand what you're saying.... but i put no value on the results. You're intentionally making your car go around the track in a slow and inefficient manner... then comparing the ability of the engine to do this.