rx7 vs rx8

[autopilotoff]

So I was driving on 630 in little Rock Heading out towards the rave theatre when I noticed one of those RX-8's. I knew there was alot of talk of if they were fast or not but I had to see for myself. I was hoping this kid was all stock, because Im just a stock 86 nt but I do have a street port. I couldnt resist I had to get that driver to race me. Luckily It was a young kid who was game after I flashed him and speeded by him to get his attention. From a 80 roll I dropped it into 3rd and I pulled away from him in 4th. I didnt think I would win.
Why is it that 4th will pull hard all the way up to about 125mph 6,500 rpms and then when I shift to 5th my car will be riding at 4,000rpms at 130 but it climbs ever so slowly.

[DriftHappy]

The 8 should have wooped ya but good kill! As for that last question, that is because you are not in your power band at 4k rpms. It may pull well in lower gears at 4k but you dont have all the drag created by the speed that high in 5th.

[Mr.President]

gg

[autopilotoff]

that makes sense about the drag. yea I didnt expect to win, maybe he is a horrible shifter or he doesnt keep his oil level good and his engine was seizing up.

[mrroboto187]

autopilotoff said:

he doesnt keep his oil level good and his engine was seizing up.

...what....?

[DriftHappy]

autopilotoff said:

maybe he doesnt keep his oil level good and his engine was seizing up.

LOL!!! ;D