panamajack Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 What do you guys think? Does anyone have an h8 or would it be to big to fit in an engine bay? I think there should be a Tribeca spec B with a H8 or V8 that could tow over 5k pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 A H8 would be too long over the front wheels. It would be one mean ass mofo though, except for the fuel consumption threads about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Very doubtful!!! We need a Tribecca with the H6 and twin turbos!!! heheheehhe Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Long?! An H8 wouldn't really be any longer than a V8 ... it's just how you package it. I think the stat on the H6 vs the H4 is the H6 is a whopping 1 inch longer than the H4. It's just an issue of displacement and packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 that car would understeer like a mofo though ... I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I would see a turbo H6 coming out before a v/h/8 If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincedog3 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 More power of course would be nice. More attractive styling to go with that power would be nice. For your car audio/video needs:D Audio Crafters IS it. In Pasadena Ca. Arthur rules. www.audio-crafters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 TT H6 would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyone Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 i'd be first in line to trade in my jeep grand cherokee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4wantab Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Didn't Subbie make a H12 back in the F1 days? Do they have any NOS one's around? Peace, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 It could be done. Put the accesories on the back of the engine and push engine back into the firewall. Also, make a more compact tranny and Voila! If you put the accessories on the back of engine, it would probably better to run off electric. Therefore, I would intergrate the alternator in the flywheel. Also, would have the benefit of easily making the vehicle into a mild hybrid. It wouldn't sit too much foward if you did the above suggestions. Although it would be a nightmare to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Move peak torque down to sub 2000rpm like they can do, and nobody will care. In the future there will be no replacement for forced induction, fuel will be too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 The fact that the half shafts have to come out of the front of the transmission, the flywheel has to be in front of that, and the whole engine hangs off the front of the car, so to speak. The front half shafts can angle forward a bit, but there is only so much... two cylinders long, or three is one thing, but four is getting a bit long... then you are getting into V8 S4 understeer pushing territory. To put the engine on the front axle line, or behind it, Subaru would have to go with a different trans, with a forward aimed driveshaft, and a separate off-side front differential... A lot more parts, and not a symmetrical side-to-side layout... If you want to tow 5000lbs... you probably want something with more robust brakes and a stouter drivetrain and chassis. Like a truck. Now, a Mid engined application of a flat eight, ten or twelve cylinder subaru motor are quite exciting. Dry sump, with the third driveshaft turned forward under the engine, to the front wheels... Then we're talking. But Subaru won't even go near the Prodrive P2, I doubt there is a chance this side of hell for a mid engined supercar from Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 mid engined, high revving flat 10 from subaru with AWD. we can only dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatesGr8 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Fine, ok. Maybe a front engine 4 cylinder with a turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 If you like the feel of an Audi with the nose waging the dog and the the dog barely able to hold his head up, you would love an H8 sitting over the front axle. Even before $3+ gas, the torque generated from the little H4 Suby Turbo set low and behind the front axle was so beautiful, so perfect, so breaking the rules by finding a way to better the rules. V10, H10, VH8, go shop for big iron. If Subaru still has ZEN, it's in the magic of the small H4/6. Yes grasshopper, you are my teacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 If you like the feel of an Audi with the nose waging the dog and the the dog barely able to hold his head up, you would love an H8 sitting over the front axle. Even before $3+ gas, the torque generated from the little H4 Suby Turbo set low and behind the front axle was so beautiful, so perfect, so breaking the rules by finding a way to better the rules. V10, H10, VH8, go shop for big iron. If Subaru still has ZEN, it's in the magic of the small H4/6. Yes grasshopper, you are my teacher +1 for that but I still love the sound of a small V12. It is so -----unreal "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I vote for an H12TT with Dual Garret GT42's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I vote for extremely high revving 12 cylinder engine. Redline maybe at like 14k rpm, with the threshold at like 7k rpm LOL. Turbo lag? What turbo lag... waiting.. waiting.. waiting.. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil_Sol Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 quad turbo ftw:wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 quad turbo ftw:wub: h-6 with sextuplets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I'll just take the H4 turbo with direct injection and a twin scroll or vnt turbo... What lag? -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Direct injection= overrated... The reason why alot of DI cars are "lagless" is because the accompanying turbo that goes with the car is smaller than a hamsters penis. Not Direct injection... [ame=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5441770198523797408&q=renault+f1]Renault F1[/ame] The problem with DI is that fuel can only be injected in a small fraction of the engine cycle. As revs and fuel demand goes up you will require expotentially larger injectors and fuel pumps. In a port injection scheme fuel can be injected at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy4tt Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 The fact that the half shafts have to come out of the front of the transmission, the flywheel has to be in front of that, and the whole engine hangs off the front of the car, so to speak. The front half shafts can angle forward a bit, but there is only so much... two cylinders long, or three is one thing, but four is getting a bit long... then you are getting into V8 S4 understeer pushing territory. To put the engine on the front axle line, or behind it, Subaru would have to go with a different trans, with a forward aimed driveshaft, and a separate off-side front differential... A lot more parts, and not a symmetrical side-to-side layout... If you want to tow 5000lbs... you probably want something with more robust brakes and a stouter drivetrain and chassis. Like a truck. Now, a Mid engined application of a flat eight, ten or twelve cylinder subaru motor are quite exciting. Dry sump, with the third driveshaft turned forward under the engine, to the front wheels... Then we're talking. But Subaru won't even go near the Prodrive P2, I doubt there is a chance this side of hell for a mid engined supercar from Subaru. Why would Subaru not be interested? Not their image? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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