Making A Beast of a Freeway car

I' m sorry to bug you guys again, but something is really bugging me. I have always wanted to have a high speed sports car, and my 3kGT SL has been doing that fine for me. I was thinking of upgrading to a VR4 but I have heard from others that the drivetrain loss is too much on the freeway. I was thinking that the extra 100hp would sort of make up for that but I wanted to check with you guys...the ones with first hand experience. I don't have trouble with my SL hitting triple digits when I need to, i hope it is the same way with VR4's. Do you guys have trouble with drive train loss from highspeeds? I guess this is kinda a stupid question and all, but I was just wonding what would be a better platform to build a speed king out off. Would a few drivetrain mods help with the drivetrain loss such as a perfromance clutch, lightened driveshaft, and lightened flywheel help. Just to let you know I am talking about mostly 91-93 gen 3000Gt's as mine is a 91 SL, and the Vr4 I am looking at is also a 91. Thanks for the help

read my story vs the nsx and that should answer your question :)

a vr-4 will be faster than an N/A even with the drivetrain loss in any fields. However i do know of a guy on 3si.org who is challenging a vr-4 with his base with mods and nitrous from a roll.
I will always advise people looking for more speed to check out the twin turbo conversion to do on their n/a because it would quicken you up quite a bit and you'd still be able to keep a sleeper status among everyone else. A vr-4 upgrade is the overall best choice but if you have time, look into the tt conversion if your looking to have a beast

I don't think the drivetrain loss is noticeable...I've raced plenty of RWD v8s on the highway and it's always been interesting. Yes a supra or LS1 should start pulling on the vr4 at higher speeds...but my vr4 still hits 160 and it gets there damn fast. Get a boost controller on your vr4 and a few other boltons and you will have a beast of a street machine and highway car.

Getting a VR4 would be sweet. I pass by a 1st gen VR4 every Sunday on my way home from church. One day I'm gonna get outta my car and yell "who's car is this???" :biggrin:

VR-4s go into the 160s stock. Also, gearing on VR-4s are unreal, especially compared to an N/A. A 2nd gen VR-4 is geared to about 230 mph, of course you gotta have the power to get there. Increasing your power, adding new turbos will help increase that top speed. The VR-4 is a very controlable car at high speeds.

I'm not sure if this helps but I used to drive to Tucson from Boulder in a 91 TT With a CB and a radar dector I could average 120mph for 2+ hours and the faster I'd go the better my gas milage.

Where can u get a TT conversion and whats involved and how much $$$?

that car was AWD TT Stealth and go look at this thread: Good 3000Gt sites ( 1 2 )

that car was AWD TT Stealth and go look at this thread: Good 3000Gt sites ( 1 2 ) aso From non-to turbo by Kris 873

I have major thrill issues...hehe. Anyways nice job on the NSX kill YoungVr4. There are about 3 of them here in my little town. Also there are a few NA supras and one TT supra and TT 300ZX, but they are both automatic...what a pity. The NA supras aren't a problem in my SL, but I am planning to get a VR4 to run with the Big Boys. One guy is thinking about putting a turbo kit on his NA supra and going against a VR4 if I get one. I was wondering how the 1st gen VR4's do on freeway rolls. Judging by the NSX kill, they do pretty well. I am just looking for something with top end. I know a VR4 can break 160, but is the 1st gen's gearing enough to pull hard till 180 or so, not saying I'm planning on going that fast though:) hehe Thanks for the input.