In a message dated 10/20/99 10:56:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vw4x4@fyi.net writes: << Sorry to rain on your party Bob, but I have to put a stop to this BS. 45 % mean your getting about 135 HP out of a WB. First my improvements are not simply "bolt on" Lets see my improvements are in the: Heads Cam Exhaust Crankshaft Flywheel Fuel pressure regulator Lightened valve train Ratio rockers Use of synthetic oils Friction reducing coatings Throttle body Match porting intake and exhaust Blueprinting parts Adjusted timing Plus CAREFUL assembly...
Each improvement adds a little...adding up to a lot.
Well, Have you checked out any T1 engines and the horsepower they make when they are built right?? 150+HP and they are street machines. If careful attention to known weak spots, and then strengthen them, a reliable engine with a power increase can be done and it live a long life. Gene Berg has increased HP engines live well past 100,000 miles.
<< NO Chance that this motor would stay together very long. No bolt on option is going to get to this type of HP. Flame suit ready! >>
I am not flaming only informing...
Robert |
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