Subject	It is a sliding scale. The more power you make, the higher
Posted by	Ash's Z on July 25, 2006 at 2:15 PM
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In Reply To	What would be a safe hp # on stock motor? posted by jakescakes on July 25, 2006 at 11:59 AM
Message	the probably of breaking something. There are many factors to consider when increasing the power outout of the engine - every component within the system will eventually be your worst bottleneck and that component will be most likely your source of engine failure. Try to stick to the stage upgrade path and be sure to dyno your car after any performance upgrade to ensure that your A/F is within safe norms and that the car is producing the expected horsepower. The dyno is much more than a machine that cranks out a piece of paper with your bragging rights - it is a tool to ensure that the system is working as it should. It is well worth the $60 or so to make a few pulls to check that everything is right. [ ashspecz.com ] [ agpowers@bellsouth.net ] Enthusiasts soon understand each other. --W. Irving. Are you an enthusiast? If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor. Albert Einstein
Follow Ups	What would be a safe hp # on stock motor? - jakescakes 11:59:26 07/25/06 Safe? - Kenny 12:10:42 07/25/06 Overboosting the car is the real danger. (n/m) - BrianTT(TPA,FL) 12:14:01 07/25/06 That's an oversimplification. - Kenny 12:18:43 07/25/06 agree 100% - Madhatter10-6 12:20:41 07/25/06 "Reliable "..sorry ;) (n/m) - Madhatter10-6 12:21:31 07/25/06 Very true and well put! (n/m) - BrianTT(TPA,FL) 12:29:52 07/25/06 I think what he means is - zxtuner161 14:09:44 07/25/06 He can meet his stated goal on a stock bottom end... - Kenny 14:22:36 07/25/06 well i think what he means is - zxtuner161 14:27:35 07/25/06 It's never a bad idea at any stage to upgrade internals. - Kenny 14:33:50 07/25/06 It is a sliding scale. The more power you make, the higher - Ash's Z 14:15:21 07/25/06 well said ... as was Kenny's reply (n/m) - Guapo 14:22:51 07/25/06 "replies" - he is up to 4 now (n/m) - dpjax 16:10:49 07/25/06 no, just the one (n/m) - Guapo 16:21:24 07/25/06 I've = I have, IV = Intravenous (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 14:35:04 07/25/06 or four (n/m) - zgene4 17:33:43 07/25/06 Well thank you all for your replies - jakescakes 17:56:36 07/25/06
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