Its call ENGINE EFFCIENCY. The numbers you see there, are taking by utilizing 85% engine volumetric efficiency which our Modular motors can easily surpass with ease.
On my motors I have seen 100+ load while datalogging. This is equivalent of volumetric efficiency and you can "only" surpass 100% load with a FI motor....well I do it NA for example. So, yes I agree you could have matched that, but it was due to volumetric efficiency, just think about it in a 322 then? Still be out powered.
The point is not 284 or 322, the thing is that the power band will be hugely fatter all across the power band. HP and TQ production will be lots fatter down low, mid range and top end. So, the car will be lots faster with less RPM, Boost, timing, etc.
So, you say you mae 937RWHP, lets see what it takes the 284 to make 100HP more....Yes, you could crack up the boost or RPM (if you got enough turbo) but lest see how much it takes:
A tad over 8500RPMs @ 25 PSI
Or
7500RPMs@ 29 PSI
Those 2 ways you could utilize to make an extra 100 HP on 284CIs.
Exactly. :beer:
I agree with you, im just being me .
Im know and understand what you are saying. And trust me, I WISH I had another 40-50 cubes in my motor. But you gotta stop somewhere ya know? And I just dont think that its worth it.
I think a couple of people on here have hit it right on the nose (naz, olgreydog7) and some people might not even understand but until you own, and try to drive a car that just CAN NOT hook under 90mph on the street you will understand why I say whats the point in the extra power that those cubes will give you.
If I had the money and the want I would have a TT viper with 550+ cubes and twin 78mm turbos for a street car. But I wake up to reality every morning :bash:
All in all I think I did the best build with me. And Im pretty stoked at the power my car made with what it has.
Do I wish I had 50 more cubes? YES
Do I wish I had more power? YES
Do I want my car to look better? YES
DO I want another set of wheels? YES
You're always gonna want more, you have to be happy and set a medium.
Also while where on here for debate.
How much more would a 322+ ci motor be than a 281 ci motor? And to keep it apples to apples let apply all same parts (CP pistons, billet rods for both applications)