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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:03 AM
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currently running a 2.3 8v engine is sierra... and got it to 170 bhp with 2.3 block 2.0 8v head 270 cams and bike carbs not bad for 8v..

im wanting 200bhp and thinking 8v is not the way

has anyone had 200bhp or over with a rs2000 16v engine or rs2300 engine??

if so how did they acheieve this what would be needed as considering turning my to 16v next year is im able to break 200bhp with out a turbo
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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get some pics - sounds interesting.

im running a std 2.0 dohc twink in mine for the moment
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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I got 200 bhp on 2.3 with flowed Galaxy head, GSXR throttle bodies, Kent RS2001 cams and Emerald ecu.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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fairly easy to stretch the I4 legs up to 200
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Seems a lot of work and expense for not a pot of gain as u can drop more efficient engines in for cheaper
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