plenty of ka's have hit 700hp . the engine is actually 3in from the firewall . the majority of the ka engine sits behind the wheel center line . The hood issue is from the custom intake manifold . Motor mounts were made however the steering rack limits my room for lowering the engine . I have had vgtt's ka's,sr's , so I know how it goes . This ka will do at least 500hp . It is built and ready to roll . But to each their own . Have fun working on the vg I guess .