Who would win? Place your bets

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:16 pm

Ok. My gf just did a motor swap in her car. And will get it back from being tuned and dynoed today. These are the numbers she threw down. And some facts. Who do you think will win? BMW is mine the civic is hers.

1996 Honda Civic 2 door:
B20 swap.
Full interior.
Stage 2 clutch I believe
5 speed FWD
HP: 183
Tq: 141

1993 BMW 325IS 2 door:
Stock I6.
Full interior(heated leather bitches)
5 speed RWD
HP: 189
Tq: 184

Basic sets of tires on both. Nothing fancy. She has some pretty light wheels. Mine are the factory 16in. Neither of us are "pro" drivers per say. I have never really actually launched a stick car before. Don't have alot of 5 speed time under my belt. But she doesn't either. I would say we are about both the same when it comes to driving skill.

Who would win?

I am going to guess it is a VERY close race. But I think she has me due to weight. so I will give the victory to her. But by a vag hair I will lose.

j-king · Post by **j-king** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:19 pm

i use to own the same exact bmw you did but mine was a 97

mine was fully stock and i was killing hondas like no other and rsx andthos have k20

so i choose you in the bmw

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:33 pm

What is the weight of each car? Sure the HP is mighty close, but you have 40lb's of tq on her. In your car, I'd launch around 2700-3500. Her car, launch at 4500 or so. B20's can be might fast with boltons and whatnot. I knew a guy that had a B20 swap in a CRX that went 13.50's.

03wingswestR/T · Post by **03wingswestR/T** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:45 pm

civic....

OB · Post by OB » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:47 pm

I'd say it would have a lot to do with weight and gearing. The civic surely has both of those stats in the bag, which would probably give it the advantage. Hondas are geared well from the factory, and I would almost guarantee that it has a couple hundred lbs on the BMW.

benzsxt · Post by **benzsxt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:15 pm

BMW!! You have a whole lot more top end gearing. There is no Autobahn in Japan!!!

Chris04sxt · Post by **Chris04sxt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:26 pm

I'm saying Bimmer by a hair just because of the torque difference. I think you'll get off the line much quicker than her.

jrumann59 · Post by **jrumann59** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:05 pm

RWD FTMFW with things being somewhat equal.

OB · Post by OB » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:08 pm

benzsxt wrote:BMW!! You have a whole lot more top end gearing. There is no Autobahn in Japan!!!

A 1/4 mile race would hardly require much top end gearing... I assume they're not doing 60-100 freeway pulls, but hey I could be wrong.

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:08 pm

civic.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:32 pm

I wish I was there to do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v104SS8lCCk

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:54 pm

WE plan on running for sure. Should be interesting. Probably will do freeway pulls too. But I am going to bet she will def have me there.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:00 pm

benzsxt wrote:BMW!! You have a whole lot more top end gearing. There is no Autobahn in Japan!!!

theres the kanjo circuit i do believe. nigs be rollin thru that interstate highway lol.

civic. all the way. its not like the race is going to be like 5 miles long

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:06 pm

I'd have to say the BMW regardless of weight and the swap.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:24 pm

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:03 pm

i'd def say civic.

but probably better driver will win.

05SEblue · Post by **05SEblue** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:05 pm

beemer all the way

sicndahead · Post by **sicndahead** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:10 pm

Civic most def. will win, just because i used to own one

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:13 pm

i think me running would win.

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:06 am

im a huge bmw fan. But hands down b20 are killers.
seen people on low 13s with minor bolt on.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:14 am

I would say BMW

But either way, not by much IMO

OB · Post by OB » Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:05 am

This is a pretty balanced vote here! Can't wait to see who's right!

Pocahontas · Post by **Pocahontas** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:27 am

Unless she drives much better, I agree with the torque making the BMW the winner.

.....Man I miss mine ;;

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:06 am

well the real question is what is the race? quarter mile i am assumin, will be close

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:31 am

Probably quarter. Our track is down right now as it is getting resurfaced. So once she is back up and running we will probably go there for a true legit race. I don't street race and endanger peoples lives so.

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:49 pm

kornholio788 wrote:Probably quarter. Our track is down right now as it is getting resurfaced. So once she is back up and running we will probably go there for a true legit race. I don't street race and endanger peoples lives so.

that is very good sir.

esteinmaier · Post by **esteinmaier** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:08 pm

From a dig, it's yours. From a roll, it's the civic.

PhillyLS1 · Post by **PhillyLS1** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:58 pm

My vote is a kid on a big wheel will pull both of you

Civic

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:33 pm

Should of made this post a poll

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:26 pm

Haganracing wrote:Should of made this post a poll