traction concerns Options

[AoDoW]

ive got a project lined up putting a 3sgte into a Australian st204r and my goal is 400-450 hp , but im a lil worried about traction at those kinda powers esp. since it is a front wheel drive.
am i paranoid or is it gonna be uncontrollable.

also is an awd conversion an option

[dudeofchaos]

Do like I plan to do...

Make a RWD conversion and buy a Gt4.. So you'll end up with a 4wd and a Rwd

But yes, it will probably get uncontrolable because the wheels that spin are also the ones that directs the car. So if you get too much power your wheels will slip if you floor it and therefor you won't have any control over your steering because of the lack of traction between the tires and the asphalt.

This post has been edited by dudeofchaos: Aug 18, 2010 - 1:05 AM

[AoDoW]

ok so any of you guys with the 3sgte swap had any probs with a fwd, and how much would i be lookin at if was to look at a awd/rw conversion

This post has been edited by AoDoW: Aug 18, 2010 - 5:45 AM

[Culpable04]

an AWD conversion in a country where you can get a GT4 is.. well, not a greast idea.

as far as traction, there are things that will help you control traction a little more

LSD
lightweight flywheel ( lower the torque output at lower RPMs )
wider / sticker tires
traction control bars
and the most important of all, a good driver.

when I completed my setup, I was doing burnouts from a stop light ( not intentionally ), mainly due to how I was use to my 60WHP setup and went to 200+, after a few days I now drive my car and unless I want to it does not loose traction, granted at 400+ the gas pedal will be more and more sensitive, but you figure if you get a turbo that is big enough for the power, it'll create boost at higher RPMs than the stock ct20b and you can use that little extra lag as a traction assistance. so the car will be driveable.

[Hanyo]

an AWD conversion in a country where you can get a GT4 is.. well, not a greast idea.

+1


it would be more cost affective and better performance for you to buy a real gt4 with a 3sgte in it from the start.