Anyone Here With A 20g Fwd 1g?

[npaulseth]

Hey guys. To start the topic, I've already owned a 2G GS-T, that I sold after one month of having. Well, I'm back in the market for a DSM, only this time, a 1G. I'm trying to find something cheap, so I'll prolly end up with a FWD, which isn't entirely bad, considering I don't street race. The stock 2G that I had got horrible traction, and it was stock. I was wondering how a 1G FWD with a 20G or something in that range would do with tire spin. I've read about people spinning up to 80 some MPH with this combo. I would be racing at Rock Falls, and using slicks or drag radials. Thanks for any input. Noah

[BUCKY]

my roomate runs a big 16 with dragradials. It spinns in first, but he can hookup in 2nd if he wants

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

I wouldn't suggest it at all. Anything FWD = Total waste of money. Get an AWD, don't make the same mistake twice.

[1ViciousGSX]

Originally posted by . guest .@Jan 8 2004, 10:02 PM
I wouldn't suggest it at all. Anything FWD = Total waste of money. Get an AWD, don't make the same mistake twice.
Go AWD. If you plan to do anything other that a totally stock GS-T, go AWD.
By the way did I mention "Go AWD"?

[npaulseth]

Umm... I'm feeling an over whelming majority here. On a side note, what would the minumin engine compression that you would comsider boosting (beyond 300 whp). Is 140 out of the range? Thanks. Noah

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

140's not the greatest, but not the worst.

[A//// Guy]

140 is getting tired but it will still run fine... just might smoke a little. Will need rings and such in the future. It wont last as long with bad compression and a 20g.

[npaulseth]

That's what I figured. I would like to build up a block anyways before going to a 20G size turbo. Modding isn't in the near future, more of a summer time thing. I will be staying in Eau Claire, so dragging would be a weekly or bi-weekly thing for me, as long as the car is up to it (knock on wood). What type of pistons would you guys use for a build up? I'm not planning on breaking the 500 whp mark, but want to make sure that the engine would last. I have heard bad things about JE pistons, and know that evo8 pistons have held up to 505 (or 550) WHP. I would also plan on auto-xing the car if that matters. I've been a domestic guy for the last eight months or so, but have always kept up with DSM's and other sport compacts. Thanks for all of the help. Noah

[Shane@DBPerformance]

2g pistons or Wiseco's or Ross. EVO8 pistons won't work.

[Kracka]

I will be running a 20G on my '94 FWD this year...for the past 2 years I have had a Big 16G. Personally...I really like my FWD, its a lot more fun in the corners. You will get massive wheel-spin at the track in a FWD so don't buy it as a 1/4 mile monster. I spun through 2nd on pump gas with the B16G...I am expecting 3rd to be a waste this upcoming year. Anyways, the better gas mileage is deffinately nice, and if you are looking for a freeway beast FWD is the way to go.