X-Games Ford Fiesta, 800 hp, 50 lbs of boost!!!

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  1. Bud

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  2. Quick

    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    When is this going to be on tv?
     
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    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Tomorrow 12-3pm on ABC. And the finals will be tomorrow night from 8-9pm on ESPN. All times Pacific.
     
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    Whoa!!
     
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    Welcome to 1986.
    The Dodge M4S had a 2.2L pushing out almost 500+HP with way less boost.

    With 50 psi, they're not only looking at certain epic engine damage, they should be considering collateral damage as well.
    They should call it the "50/50/50":
    - 50 lbs. of boost.
    - 50% chance it will detonate.
    - 50' minimum blast radius.

    Aw crap.
    I have the same haircut as Tanner Foust!
    :D
     
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    Just a thought....they just have to make it through a couple rounds of the competition. I'm pretty sure they're not looking for a reliable daily driver! LOL
     
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    Cam Management up n smoke

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    Way, WAY....WAAAAAAYY!!! too much gawd damn fun. This is bullshit Rick, we should go kick those kids asses and take their rides from'em.
     
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    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    They said they're generating about 800 hp!

    It's in LA. You could get there.
     
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    Cam Management up n smoke

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    I know right where they are. Might be time for a sneek attack :bottom:
     
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    After doing a little research I found out the 800 hp Fiesta's were built for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Here's a clip from an article:

    "Gone are the massive front and rear wings needed to manipulate the thin air at 10,000 feet. Gone is the 800 horsepower output from the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, thanks to a mandated 32 mm turbo inlet restrictor that chokes the power output down to some 350 to 400 horsepower (depending on who we asked)."
     
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    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

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    Wow...over 50lbs of boost is crazy. :stars:
     
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    so ricker when are you taking delivery? hahahaha
     
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    (I heard from a good source) Ford will be offering a All Wheel Drive 300hp Fiesta (or Focus) to be sold to the public next year, if not, in 2011.
     
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    Yeah, with 900% more boost than the 2.2L was pushing.
    My point was that this isn't something revolutionary or ground-breaking.
    Dodge (and others) had the capabilities more than 20 years ago.
    Hell, ever see the NINETEEN litre I-4 that Henry Ford built/raced?

    Bud- I know you know what a .50 cal can do from 1000 yds. away.
    Imagine what an inlet turbo bearing can do at a much shorter range.
    :D
     
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    And Clarkson says THEY live in the "nanny state" haha...

    that would be a badass car for a DD lol
     
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    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

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    ST- 260hp I-5 2.5L
    RS- 300hp I-5 2.5L
     
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    ...where's part two?
     
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