Raced an S2K
11-27-2008, 10:25 AM
#32
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I would definitely love an S2k also. I am just saying that the Cobalt does actually outperform it. That doesn't necessarily mean you would be more happy in it. I know that my next daily driver will most likely be a Miata when I can afford a better DD. Is it fast? No. But it handles well and it will be a fun car to have everyday and through the New England winters.
11-27-2008, 10:27 AM
#33
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Trust me. I wish I could afford it right now. I probably can't afford it for a while. Right now I DD a Buick and it is comfortable but that is about it. I want something that is somewhat fun.
11-27-2008, 02:26 PM
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That's fine. I'm not telling you not to like V8s or whatever size motor, all I was trying to tell you was that you could still boost the S2Ks high compression motor and make some good power.
Your right, power is made easier with a big displacement motor. Ok, we get that the S2k has low torque. Will it give you the kick in the *** that a v8 will, no, it won't. Doesn't mean it can't be made fast though. I don't see how you can compare not liking 4 bangers powers just because of the S2ks torque. There are other 4 cylinders that make good torque, like the SRT-4 and the STI, both of which make good torque for what they are, especially the subies boxer motor.
As I said, you like what you like and that's cool.
Your right, power is made easier with a big displacement motor. Ok, we get that the S2k has low torque. Will it give you the kick in the *** that a v8 will, no, it won't. Doesn't mean it can't be made fast though. I don't see how you can compare not liking 4 bangers powers just because of the S2ks torque. There are other 4 cylinders that make good torque, like the SRT-4 and the STI, both of which make good torque for what they are, especially the subies boxer motor.
As I said, you like what you like and that's cool.
11-27-2008, 05:15 PM
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I'm assuming he meant that the larger the engine the larger the potential power. As a general rule that seems to be true. Ofcourse, his statement is a little misleading. Because depending on the size of the V8 you very much can get equal torque or even better torque from a blown 4cyl engine that might have smaller displacement. Once you get to a certain size it's going to be hard to match the larger engine, especially if it has FI and is built up.
11-28-2008, 02:18 AM
#39
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I'm assuming he meant that the larger the engine the larger the potential power. As a general rule that seems to be true. Ofcourse, his statement is a little misleading. Because depending on the size of the V8 you very much can get equal torque or even better torque from a blown 4cyl engine that might have smaller displacement. Once you get to a certain size it's going to be hard to match the larger engine, especially if it has FI and is built up.
