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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st turbo
were do i find torque settings, some people say a standard build engine is good 4 about 350hp, or is this toilet talk.. my engine is running fine at mo a bit tappy at cold start.. was looking 4 a 3 door or engine rebuild,,, belive ts a hard choice matt..
standard internals will handle circa 500hp, but your head will be restricted at around 420hp

if you've got a 2wd engine then they tend to be a bit tappy due to piston slap - if it aint broke dont fix it!

all torque setting are in online manuals which i'll dig out if you want

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