Civic Si (VS) PT Cruiser Turbo ?? HUH ?

leeban · 05-16-2008, 12:37 AM

Okay ... this sounds pretty stupid. But my brother bought a PT Cruiser Turbo .. same time I bought my Civic Si coupe. Since I got my car my brother has been cracking jokes saying that my car cant keep up. Now .. I have been trying to get him to come down to a track and line it up, but he wont. I cant find anything even comparing the two cars .. obviously were talking about a PT cruiser .. blah .. but .. this is the same engine pushing the same HP as the SRT4 .. mind you in a heavier body. I took his car for a drive and its quick .. off the line turbo lag is horrible but then it kicks in and it moves. So question is .. I feel that the Si will toast him .. however He thinks he will whipe the pavement with me. I cant get him to line it up ..soo just curious what everyone else's views are. Any previous experience's ?? seen any you tube vids .. cus I cant find any.

PT Turbo . 2.4 . 5 speed

mmmken · 05-16-2008, 01:02 AM

You're comparing a hearse with our FG2?

npbcivvi · 05-16-2008, 01:04 AM

lol. i dont even think that car is in the same class as the SI. ours compete against the gti, cobalt ss and the ms3 for example. and as much as you guys love the SI. i dont think it makes a great track car. our stock suspension is too soft and the biggest downfall is the stock brakes they are horrible for tracking. youd need better springs, better tires and i can only keep dreaming but an optional brembo package from the factory lol.

leeban · 05-16-2008, 01:22 AM

I got this off of Canaidan Driver Magazine

Curb weight 1,505 kg (3311 lbs)
Engine 2.4 litre DOHC 16V High-Output 4-cylinder Turbo
Horsepower 220 @ 4950 rpm
Torque 245 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
0 - 60 = 7 sec flat.

agentragex · 05-16-2008, 02:07 AM

why doesnt ur bro wants to race at the track? If he talk shit but cant back it up then he's being a puss. The stats only tells half the story. Type of tires used, launch control, power:weight ratio, and drivers make up the other side of the story.

If u check the hp/torque on Corvette vs. NSX and it's 60mph & 1/4mile time, u'll know what im talkin about.

kamil2004 · 05-16-2008, 02:12 AM

tell ure brother he is driving Portable Toilet

Dmc · 05-16-2008, 09:27 AM

Neon and Caliber SRT-4, PT Cruiser > Civic SI

(haha I love that emoticon! I finally get to use it!)

20strong · 05-16-2008, 09:28 AM

My V6 mustang cant touch the Si, and that has 220 ft tq I think.

Dmc · 05-16-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 20strong

My V6 mustang cant touch the Si, and that has 220 ft tq I think.

but I've lost 10 outta 10 times to a Grandprix GTP.. As long as it has enough torque to backup the weight... Super charger FTW!

honda_man12 · 05-16-2008, 11:31 AM

No matter what happens...in the end he has PT cruiser *barfage*

leeban · 05-16-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmc

but I've lost 10 outta 10 times to a Grandprix GTP.. As long as it has enough torque to backup the weight... Super charger FTW!

Really ??? I have a guy in my area .. GTP supercharged . ive raced him twice and both times it was an even race. I know he has an intake on the car .. nothing else. But were talking like only diff maybe was a foot. OH and I had someone in my car .. he was by himself !! Yup !!

**firmhonda** · 05-16-2008, 12:35 PM

No street racing posts

Dmc · 05-16-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firmhonda

No street racing posts

Thanks for looking out
I didn't say that it was off the track

**firmhonda** · 05-16-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmc

Thanks for looking out
I didn't say that it was off the track

You are aware that I still have access to all deleted posts, right? The only way that your post would have sounded more like street racing is if it would've been "I race on the highway, I race on the highway, I race on the highway, I race on the highway, I race on the highway, I race on the highway."

It's simple, no street racing posts. I don't know why you would even argue with it. The owner of the site doesn't want any street racing posts so just don't post them up. You wouldn't smoke in a non-smokers house, right? So why not respect this house?

If you'd like to discuss this then please feel free to utilize the pm system. Otherwise, No street racing posts.

METAL_DRAGON · 05-16-2008, 01:27 PM

Wonder how much it would cost to raise the torque and hp to 350hp? Also wonder what it would do the the drive train and engine over time.

**firmhonda** · 05-16-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by METAL_DRAGON

Wonder how much it would cost to raise the torque and hp to 350hp? Also wonder what it would do the the drive train and engine over time.

It actually doesn't take much to get the turbo pt up that high, and they handle it very well. The pt turbo is essentially just an uglier neon srt4, same engine, tranny, turbo, etc.

METAL_DRAGON · 05-16-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firmhonda

It actually doesn't take much to get the turbo pt up that high, and they handle it very well. The pt turbo is essentially just an uglier neon srt4, same engine, tranny, turbo, etc.

I meant for my 07 si coup. Been thinking bout it for a while.

AznSupastar · 05-16-2008, 02:05 PM

who cares if the PT is faster. it is still as ugly as fak. cruise in style > 0-100 times.

METAL_DRAGON · 05-16-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznSupastar

who cares if the PT is faster. it is still as ugly as fak. cruise in style > 0-100 times.

The Si rox for sure, im just wondering how much to add some more roc to her.

ll_TW_Si_ll · 05-16-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznSupastar

who cares if the PT is faster. it is still as ugly as fak. cruise in style > 0-100 times.

05-16-2008, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
leeban Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 734 Lee iTrader: 0 / 0%	Civic Si (VS) PT Cruiser Turbo ?? HUH ? Okay ... this sounds pretty stupid. But my brother bought a PT Cruiser Turbo .. same time I bought my Civic Si coupe. Since I got my car my brother has been cracking jokes saying that my car cant keep up. Now .. I have been trying to get him to come down to a track and line it up, but he wont. I cant find anything even comparing the two cars .. obviously were talking about a PT cruiser .. blah .. but .. this is the same engine pushing the same HP as the SRT4 .. mind you in a heavier body. I took his car for a drive and its quick .. off the line turbo lag is horrible but then it kicks in and it moves. So question is .. I feel that the Si will toast him .. however He thinks he will whipe the pavement with me. I cant get him to line it up ..soo just curious what everyone else's views are. Any previous experience's ?? seen any you tube vids .. cus I cant find any. PT Turbo . 2.4 . 5 speed

05-16-2008, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
npbcivvi Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 / 0%	lol. i dont even think that car is in the same class as the SI. ours compete against the gti, cobalt ss and the ms3 for example. and as much as you guys love the SI. i dont think it makes a great track car. our stock suspension is too soft and the biggest downfall is the stock brakes they are horrible for tracking. youd need better springs, better tires and i can only keep dreaming but an optional brembo package from the factory lol. Last edited by npbcivvi; 05-16-2008 at 01:07 AM.

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mmmken Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Markham Posts: 321 Kenneth iTrader: 1 / 100%	You're comparing a hearse with our FG2?

05-16-2008, 01:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
leeban Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 734 Lee iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got this off of Canaidan Driver Magazine Curb weight 1,505 kg (3311 lbs) Engine 2.4 litre DOHC 16V High-Output 4-cylinder Turbo Horsepower 220 @ 4950 rpm Torque 245 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm 0 - 60 = 7 sec flat.

05-16-2008, 02:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
agentragex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 381 iTrader: 1 / 100%	why doesnt ur bro wants to race at the track? If he talk shit but cant back it up then he's being a puss. The stats only tells half the story. Type of tires used, launch control, power:weight ratio, and drivers make up the other side of the story. If u check the hp/torque on Corvette vs. NSX and it's 60mph & 1/4mile time, u'll know what im talkin about.

05-16-2008, 02:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
kamil2004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Age: 21 Posts: 168 Kamil Magomedov iTrader: 0 / 0%	tell ure brother he is driving Portable Toilet

05-16-2008, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Markham, Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 592 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Neon and Caliber SRT-4, PT Cruiser > Civic SI (haha I love that emoticon! I finally get to use it!)

05-16-2008, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
20strong Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 2,290 Marcus iTrader: 0 / 0%	My V6 mustang cant touch the Si, and that has 220 ft tq I think.

05-16-2008, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
honda_man12 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Age: 21 Posts: 813 iTrader: 2 / 100%	No matter what happens...in the end he has PT cruiser barfage

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METAL_DRAGON Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 161 Ted iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wonder how much it would cost to raise the torque and hp to 350hp? Also wonder what it would do the the drive train and engine over time.

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AznSupastar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,738 2007 Taffeta White Si Coupe iTrader: 5 / 100%	who cares if the PT is faster. it is still as ugly as fak. cruise in style > 0-100 times.