550-600bhp in P1 what will it feel like?
05 February 2006, 08:03 PM
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550-600bhp in P1 what will it feel like?
My p1 goes into RCM in 3 weeks to have 550-600bhp engine fitted ,currently running 360bhp ,What will it feel like compared to what i have know?
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05 February 2006, 08:10 PM
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will be mad i would think lol i'd just like 350-360bhp in my P1 lol
can i ask how 360bhp felt to standard ??? and what have you done to get that power plz ???
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can i ask how 360bhp felt to standard ??? and what have you done to get that power plz ???
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05 February 2006, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by martyp1
My p1 goes into RCM in 3 weeks to have 550-600bhp engine fitted ,currently running 360bhp ,What will it feel like compared to what i have know?
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05 February 2006, 08:15 PM
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You mean to tell me that you are spending a shed load of cash
on a build by one of the best in the business and you have'nt
driven their project car!!!!
Are you for real !!
Rob
on a build by one of the best in the business and you have'nt
driven their project car!!!!
Are you for real !!
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05 February 2006, 08:16 PM
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Fully closed deck block ,Garrett gt30/40 turbo twisted 45% ,motec,plus loads of wrc parts 6 speed box.
360bhp did feel a lot quicker than standard ,but after 12 months got used to it ,hope i dont get used to 600bhp
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360bhp did feel a lot quicker than standard ,but after 12 months got used to it ,hope i dont get used to 600bhp
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05 February 2006, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by martyp1
My p1 goes into RCM in 3 weeks to have 550-600bhp engine fitted ,currently running 360bhp ,What will it feel like compared to what i have know?
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Originally Posted by martyp1
Fully closed deck block ,Garrett gt30/40 turbo twisted 45% ,motec,plus loads of wrc parts 6 speed box.
360bhp did feel a lot quicker than standard ,but after 12 months got used to it ,hope i dont get used to 600bhp
martin
360bhp did feel a lot quicker than standard ,but after 12 months got used to it ,hope i dont get used to 600bhp
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05 February 2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Stiff
How's yours coming on Oldie and what bhp are you hoping to be reaching? ( Jesus, as if the the last engine wasn't kicking enough out 
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built BJ's short block up today. BHP as for new one, don't know as yet...500ish REAL bhp, maybe ish
05 February 2006, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by martyp1
It is going to cost the same as the car was new
mpg dont want to think about it
mpg dont want to think about it
05 February 2006, 11:15 PM
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It feels like you perhaps opted for too much power, and that everytime you prod the go pedal, you need to give the car 100% concertration because it can fire you into oblivion with ease.
Put it this way, in the wet you should be able to spin all 4 wheels at 70mph.
Personally I would recommend you get some driver training, or an airfield day, or something, because 600hp in a classic is pretty fecking rediculous if you don't give it some respect.
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Put it this way, in the wet you should be able to spin all 4 wheels at 70mph.
Personally I would recommend you get some driver training, or an airfield day, or something, because 600hp in a classic is pretty fecking rediculous if you don't give it some respect.
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05 February 2006, 11:18 PM
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Not as good as going from a TD04 to a TD05 with all the supporting mods on a Bugeye
It's the old law of diminishing returns........... for a daily driver LOL
Sounds good to me !
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It's the old law of diminishing returns........... for a daily driver LOL
Sounds good to me !
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06 February 2006, 01:14 AM
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It'll get you in the tens if you get everything working together (including your hands, feet and brain).
Godspeed brother and keep us posted
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If you do get used to it take up either BASE jumping, crack or passengering with my missus.
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06 February 2006, 07:56 AM
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Martin, you still planning to use this for hill climbs and sprints, or is it gonna be a road car now?
06 February 2006, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Midlife......
Not as good as going from a TD04 to a TD05 with all the supporting mods on a Bugeye
It's the old law of diminishing returns........... for a daily driver LOL
Sounds good to me !
Shaun
It's the old law of diminishing returns........... for a daily driver LOL
Sounds good to me !
Shaun
06 February 2006, 09:11 AM
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What will it feel like compared to what i have know?
Be under no illusion that it will catch you out at some point. Just be aware of it.
06 February 2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Zen Performance
Hands up all the people that have driven a 550-600hp classic impreza?
If you havent you cant answer the question
06 February 2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by AlanG
Your legs will shake from the adrenaline.. and it'll bite you if you don't give it some respect.
Be under no illusion that it will catch you out at some point. Just be aware of it.
Be under no illusion that it will catch you out at some point. Just be aware of it.
06 February 2006, 11:08 AM
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Brakes & driver training if not already got / done
Putting the power down will be fun, its bad enough with 310/310 in this weather tbh
I am sure that you will enjoy it all the same, if you can use it in the UK, I dunno?
Simon
Putting the power down will be fun, its bad enough with 310/310 in this weather tbh
I am sure that you will enjoy it all the same, if you can use it in the UK, I dunno?
Simon
06 February 2006, 11:26 AM
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I can't believe people are willing to spend this kind of money on an engine.....if the engine is worth 30k and the car worth 15k..you could sell it and buy a decent car!
What is the purpose of the upgrade?
What is the purpose of the upgrade?
06 February 2006, 11:54 AM
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I can't believe people are willing to spend this kind of money on an engine.....if the engine is worth 30k and the car worth 15k..you could sell it and buy a decent car!
What is the purpose of the upgrade?
What is the purpose of the upgrade?
It will have more power then a Pagani Zonda.
06 February 2006, 11:58 AM
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............and it'll break and it will "still" only be an impreza.
I bet you could get a 911 turbo for that sort of money.
It'll also have the brakes, suspension and gearbox to match.
I bet you could get a 911 turbo for that sort of money.
It'll also have the brakes, suspension and gearbox to match.