Probably been posted before but was wondering how much power a standard engine in a uk turbo 2000 can take before it goes bang. I know the gearbox will probably give in around 350lbs of torque but was curious how much power the engine could take.

 

If its average mileage with decent history id say somewhere around 320 is pretty safe

 

the gearbox on the other hand................

 

340-350 max is about the safe limit, pretty much max out a vf35 or 34 and you will be a the top end. gearbox similar if your sympathetic, 320 is a tad overly safe.

 

My 00 uk turbo is running 330bhp with no issues and thats on a safe map.

My gearbox has blown up though.
Now running an Sti4 box.

 

lol, just to add i blew up my box at 280ftlb lol

 

If you can afford to fix it if/when the worst happens then yea, push the boundaries. If not then keep it around 300 and chances are it'll be fine.

 

would like to point out that i was on a drag strip when mine went. fine up to then.

oops

did get a good price on sti box though and closer ratio so has cancelled out some of the lag.

 

got ya beat, mountain pass on the isle of mann lol

 

ouch. ok you win.

The problem with the uk boxes is the longer gears, they can't handle the torque.

 

hahaha, tis a logn way to get home on the back of a recovery truck, glad i had full euro cover so didnt cost me anything.