Has 1320Video Negatively Changed Our Perception of Horsepower?

[@FloorItDuh]

Remember when the average HP you saw on the streets was in the 400 range if not a little more? Something about those days seemed more wholesome if you ask me but maybe I'm looking at things through nostalgia glasses. 700 HP is about all you can use on the street maximum. Anything else more than that and you are talking track use only. The internet has given the perception like you said of 1000 plus horsepower cars are floating around everywhere when that is not the case. I don't know about y'all but I'm a fan of being able to use my entire powerband instead of only a limited portion because I may have too much power for what I'm doing. The difference between a fast build and a great build is something a lot of people have forgotten I feel - balance. If you've ever been behind the wheel of something and told yourself "wow this thing is perfect" then you know what I'm talking about.

[@trumpetplyrmatt]

Floor-It-Duh Exactly!

[@superstreetking95]

why all I want out of my EVO X is 450HP, that's all I need for the street/light track duty.

[@dj4monie]

I don't believe stuff like "it was more wholesome" While social media has positive and negative aspects you can have as much power as you can put down on the road. Boost by Gear is one way, but one of many ways to get the power down in a FWD car. You have to move your pride out of the way to learn though. Going fast is a fairly simple math equation if you know the weight of your car with you in it.

[@Icanbyorsuprman1]

Remember when you were cool if you just had a manual transmission? Those were the days.

[@dj4monie]

Where do you live???? It's always been respected to drive a manual.

[@goobs35]

As an FD owner, I can agree with everything you said. The 20B question is often the first question people ask (although I get to tell them 'no, but my cosmo does). But I also think youtube (and youtubers) have changed the precepton of exotic cars. People just assume everyone should have the means to buy one. And hell, even when someone has one, you can hear kids that will never have the means, say things like: 'yeah, but its not a [insert super-expensive, ultra exclusive model here].

[@russellbluewolf6427]

TX2K is another example..1000hp cars were rare, now if you don't even have that minimum you might as well not even show up..Frankly its gotten ridiculous..ive driven a 400 hp car..i cant even imagine a 1000hp one..you can have a 60 Hp car (vw bug) and still get a smile on your face..

[@cbremer83]

or a 40hp Mini or MGB. Most fun you can have a 40mph!

[@rapidfiremuzik_official]

01:30 fully agree! Ppl don't realize how expensive it is ( unless your an engine builder yourself or have some sort of Mechanical know-how ) to build these things. Having a 20b/26b/5Rotor DEF separates you from the usual 10a/12a/13b Fanatics, I rmbr back in 1997 when the FIRST road registered/legal 20bT Car was built in New Zealand! That shit set the Bar HIGH, but it came at such a huge cost ( apparently over 100k at that time ) bc nobody had done this type of conversion into a HB Cosmo - let alone aftermarket parts with alllll the extra engine bells and whistles... Jump thru into 2019 and builders will STILL charge you an arm and a leg for a 20b/26b Engine lol

[@dj4monie]

Learning as much as you can on your own saves MONEY.

[@Andrew58251]

@@dj4monie you gotta learn quite a bit to be able to build your own engine

[@cbremer83]

Having driven a few high power cars, I find the lower power ones more fun for driving. It's not much fun driving in twisty roads with walls, cliffs, and trees and being on a razor edge when pushing it a bit. I would rather have lots of mechanical grip and enough power to help rotate a car in the curves but not so much the throttle is almost dangerous to press. Depending on the car, 200-400hp seems to be about the sweet spot. But, I am not trying to set world records or drag race. I am also not trying to impress anyone. Just loving the feel of tearing through the curves and catching perfect gear changes. But, that is me. And I am not normal. Apparently.

[@nice1149ss]

I was about to say the samething. Even going to autocross on a family car can be fun when you are on the limit. Most thrill people have is from accelartion and it is cheaper to have good brakes or lateral accelaration by turning than accelarating by engine power.

[@dankbass6549]

This is why the RX-8 is looked down.

[@prashanthan4]

Used to bother me a little, then I find that twisty road and all is good again!

[@xxmobstrxx8535]

You’re right if it doesn’t make over 300 HP people think it’s slow shitty and incapable of winning races

[@dj4monie]

300 hp in a 3,000 lbs car is capable of low 12's. You can win races with it, you won't win 1/2 mile roll races....

[@djdread351]

This is one of the hardest things for me to wrap my head around. As someone relatively new to the car scene, seeing all these big name cars and huge numbers gives me the aspiration to one day achieve such a feat. However, it’s also had a hugely negative impact on my own life similar to what you talked about. Everything I do or build now seems to not be good enough to my own self because I see these others around me and feel as if what I’m doing is almost saddening. I do understand that also comes with my own issue about comparing myself to others and I need to work on that so that I can take pride in my own personal achievements and milestones I reach.

[@dj4monie]

Depends on what you're building for. I often find there is no reason behind a build other than validation from strangers. My goal is to run faster than 12.74, I've already beaten my person best trap speed which is now 111 mph. My goal is actual faster than that, much faster, we'l see what 2020 brings.

[@rotaryenforcer]

it's the same thing with bikes, don't start on 1000cc.. yea for every guy says "well I did and I was fine!" 9 others wrecked with a hospital visit.

[@ZHGAmingAllTheWay]

100% accurate ego=injury

[@dj4monie]

350cc bike will kill you....

[@jakebeatty1855]

Everything you said I 100% agree with👍

[@prashanthan4]

I totally agree and I think this is very translatable to any aspect of life. It's easy to see something that someone has made/done that is incredible, figure out the shortest path to replicate that and think if you do it you'll be in the same position. But usually when someone has done something remarkable, it's taken a while lot of time, learning and experience to do so! Great videos, keep em coming :)

[@vilis22]

i have a BMW e46 325i as my first adventure. supposedly has 192 crank hp but with the mileage and yet not serviced vanos probably is more like 130 to the wheels. Seems pretty good for now, the plan is to take it back to its former glory and maybe a bit more. the goal for now is to crack the 200hp mark. those ridiculous 700 800 1000 horse power numbers are just on a different level and i don't see the need of that in my life -Best regards, rustbucket E46 from across the pond

[@loosecannon9301]

What you should talk about next though is how much work actualyy goes into being a car enthusiast everybody I know thinks you buy a nice car and it automatically become a symbol of who you are which isn't the case......

[@7sins979]

lol i dont think alot of people understand what even 400 hp is like in a car without traction control and all the other driver assists in newer cars. my z32 can be downright wild and requires my full attention to control it even at the modest power it is making right now.

[@christopher-watchman]

You hit the nail on the head. You still in the land of corn? NE? I finally dipped my toe in the rotary pool and got an FD. Looking for any groups in Omaha that are knowledgeable and mature...

[@26b47]

I couldn’t agree more, if I had a dollar everytime I’ve had someone ask me if I’m gonna LS swap my Miata or my Rx8 I’d be a millionaire, LS swaps are so common online with these cars... it’s disappointing, everytime I have to explain that you have to swap out the harness, ecu, subframe, transmission, clutch, driveshaft, differential, axles, suspension, brakes, new transmission tunnel, fuel lines, fuel pump, and much more, it’s sad to recognize that many people think it’s such an easy thing to do to obtain big horsepower numbers, you couldn’t have said it better my man, and honestly that much power is really just spin city... better to learn on your power train you got, then get a daily and a budget...

[@FloorItDuh]

I'm a V8 guy and even then I would tell you to keep your RX8 rotary. Rotaries are a dying breed. It's nice to see one around. I think part of the problem is so many people are caught onto cliches that originally start with some big channel or shop they see and then think if they can do it that easily I surely can. Like you said that's not the case. People have no idea how involved it is to do an engine swap and actually have it work right. People have no idea how expensive and difficult it can be to do something like go from an automatic or manual. Every time I hear someone say something like what you mentioned I seriously wonder if they've ever been under a hood or turned a wrench.

[@kyhillbillys10]

Most folks would shit their pants in a 500 hp 3000 pounds car.

[@jonmendoza8596]

It’s funny how everybody wants a 1000 whp Car till you actually drive have one than your like oh shit this is a whole different world

[@Woopsgarage]

This goes in hand with all the people who see people on insta building cars like these in a few months and they don’t understand that for normal people that’s not a realistic timeframe

[@dj4monie]

It's not? Hmmmm

[@JV-lq3tx]

Loved the content and thanks again!

[@GermanGameAdviser]

why do i feel this strong sense of: *ive seen a very similar video somewhere*

[@corygoins2699]

Agreed. Can't get ahead of yourself when your use to a 2-300 hp car. Work your way up💯

[@Based_Trucker]

Rich kid 1000 hp build AND it’s not realistic for normal guys. I want KZbin about Nissan 240sx then I build my own.

[@dj4monie]

You can do anything you want, money is needed but you don't need to be rich, 1000's way to skin a cat. Don't complain.

[@notaberger_3216]

I think it makes well built low hp cars more special

[@dj4monie]

It makes it more expensive which is why nobody adds it up. Sure you can take a 20 year old Honda and make it go fast but you still have a 20 year old car, with 20 year old problems despite being affordable. There lots of cars that aren't slow from jump that are affordable.

[@Mamac2006]

there's something wrong with the video, single frames are replaced giving this weird stutter like effect edit: it's just a couple of them in the beginning, nvm

[@Dabagel100]

boostedboiz is a great channel. glad to know you have great taste ;)

[@devinbrown7948]

@KennyMcKee I am working on building my RX-7 and would really appreciate a mods list to get me started gonna upgrade the ECU first and wanna add a turbo.. plz message me back if you have the time. Thanks

[@Karma28217]

What model do you have?

[@dj4monie]

@@Karma28217 Non-turbo FC likely....Especially people that ask those types of questions. Hell it could be a 1st gen, same thing applies.

[@beaches2mountains230]

SOCIAL MEDIA AND HELLCATS MADE EVERYONE THINK THERE A PRO DRIVER

[@justinshaw6379]

Just build whatever the fuck you want and be happy with it

[@ReygnMotorsport]

Words of wisdom. 🙏

[@moisesalcala7450]

Agreed. To everything.

[@loosecannon9301]

Agreed driving skill beats all

[@dj4monie]

Experience and Treachery always trump youthful enthusiasm....

[@mnt1mnt]

Unfortunately in my country modifying car make it not road legal. But we do not have this stigma here

[@JV-lq3tx]

What country?

[@mnt1mnt]

@@JV-lq3tx Slovakia. We do not have law about modifying cars which means it is ilegal. You can change raiding height and size of your wheels (if manufacturer allow it in technical documents)

[@JV-lq3tx]

@@mnt1mnt Interesting. Thank you for answering my question.

[@FloorItDuh]

That sucks man.

[@mnt1mnt]

@@FloorItDuh True true. You could build it registered in another EU country and then registered in SVK as imported car. But ...

[@Cricis11700]

Your video has too much torque for your frame bro, your body rigidity on your frame is flexing.

[@jessegregoryCREEKSQUAD]

Fuck in awsome video man, I've got a 1992 mazda familia/323 BG hatchback and it's stock so people always laugh when I tell them it's got 130HP , but I've got more than enough experience behind it to beat subarus, evo/lancer, evin beat a couple commadors in it hahaha ( for those who don't know a commador is a Australian sedan that run small chev motors)

[@pebblez_]

Yep cracc

[@BOOSTEDLEMONADE]

This is completely not true and if people ask you that they are zero knowledgeable about cars!

[@G23teknik]

🤣🤣🤣

[@truechampoftrance]

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