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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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cosworth yb

cosworth 4x4 forged low comp pistons
arrow h beam con rods
full lightened and balance bottom end
ported and polished head
swidish inlet
wrc spec 200 block

i know this is a sort of dumpassed question but i want a sort of rough idea
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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With the swidish i expect at least 1,000,000bhp and 4ilbs of torque
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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what turbo ?
what compression ?
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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if it was yours then 40psi held.............

.....but if it was mine i would ask who-ever is mapping it for their advice
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jon@work
what turbo ?
what compression ?
7.?-1 if memory is right, what ever the low comp pistons are from cosworth.

and it hasn't got a urbo yet. one i find out how much boost the engine would take i can then decide on a turbo
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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nice spec reliable 35 psi
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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psi is dependant on turbo entirely.... decide what power you want, and where you want it in the rev range then spec your turbo to suit. A GT30 sounds like the sort of thing you are after
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