550 hp from a newage
20 October 2007, 07:10 PM
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550 hp from a newage
what is a realitic budget for this type of power ? i want it too be good on the road too and very driveable also in budget i want front and rear ap's and ast coilovers and a gauges and clutch and crabon prop
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20 October 2007, 11:27 PM
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if i had the money id want lots of extra ponies too
20 October 2007, 11:31 PM
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Aye true, but when looking for a performance motor and looking at specs etc... I usually start with the claimed 0-60mph times to get a feel for what I am looking at. Why do we focus so much on bhp as opposed to torque?
I'm asking this of myself as much as anyone else to be honest.
If we are honest with ourselves there is absolutely no point to the power levels we run on the road... but what the heck, that's why we are petrol heads I suppose
I'm asking this of myself as much as anyone else to be honest.
If we are honest with ourselves there is absolutely no point to the power levels we run on the road... but what the heck, that's why we are petrol heads I suppose
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Aye true, but when looking for a performance motor and looking at specs etc... I usually start with the claimed 0-60mph times to get a feel for what I am looking at. Why do we focus so much on bhp as opposed to torque?
I'm asking this of myself as much as anyone else to be honest.
If we are honest with ourselves there is absolutely no point to the power levels we run on the road... but what the heck, that's why we are petrol heads I suppose
I'm asking this of myself as much as anyone else to be honest.
If we are honest with ourselves there is absolutely no point to the power levels we run on the road... but what the heck, that's why we are petrol heads I suppose
otherwise i dare say id have another peugeot diesel *glup*
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i just sold my mates car on here it was 530bhp and had receipts for 30k but you have to consider what parts you buy you could prob do it cheaper but you get what you pay for, if your going for that much you want the best imo
21 October 2007, 02:53 PM
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I make it about £18,000 +vat including suspension, twin plate clutch, ecu, fuel system, FMIC, engine, rotated turbo, and all the labour. Brakes at extra cost.
21 October 2007, 03:06 PM
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Not at all, I think you'll find it's very competitive.
The following items will cost around £7,500 +vat alone
Suspension struts (sorry wouldn't fit AST)
Clutch
ECU
Fuel system
Turbo kit and exhaust manifold
FMIC
Then you want to build a reliable 550hp engine, and have it all fitted and mapped. If you want it done properly, with a warranty that you're not going to need to use, then budget accordingly.
The following items will cost around £7,500 +vat alone
Suspension struts (sorry wouldn't fit AST)
Clutch
ECU
Fuel system
Turbo kit and exhaust manifold
FMIC
Then you want to build a reliable 550hp engine, and have it all fitted and mapped. If you want it done properly, with a warranty that you're not going to need to use, then budget accordingly.
21 October 2007, 03:36 PM
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Not at all, I think you'll find it's very competitive.
The following items will cost around £7,500 +vat alone
Suspension struts (sorry wouldn't fit AST)
Clutch
ECU
Fuel system
Turbo kit and exhaust manifold
FMIC
Then you want to build a reliable 550hp engine, and have it all fitted and mapped. If you want it done properly, with a warranty that you're not going to need to use, then budget accordingly.
The following items will cost around £7,500 +vat alone
Suspension struts (sorry wouldn't fit AST)
Clutch
ECU
Fuel system
Turbo kit and exhaust manifold
FMIC
Then you want to build a reliable 550hp engine, and have it all fitted and mapped. If you want it done properly, with a warranty that you're not going to need to use, then budget accordingly.
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23 October 2007, 11:27 AM
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