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Old 19-10-2005, 06:34 PM
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hi

how much bhp can stock escos gearbox handle?
thx!
Old 19-10-2005, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JaPPster
hi

how much bhp can stock escos gearbox handle?
thx!
It all depends how hard you use it. I have +350bhp and I don't have any problems.
Old 21-10-2005, 07:14 PM
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350 on crank or wheels?

smooth ride, no trashing..
Old 21-10-2005, 07:18 PM
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my msd stg 3 is on a std rebuilt box and std clutch , and its fine, i dont do launches and im aware that its not the quickest gearchange on teh planet, i let it go into gear as it wants rather than forcing it, nice and smooth, no harsh stuff, just 2nd. 3rd and 4th full pulls, no bangining about though
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400 if you are a pussy driver.
Old 24-10-2005, 06:35 AM
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thx guys

so 350 is stable...
Old 24-10-2005, 03:02 PM
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not really I broke my old one on 320... third gear...
Old 24-10-2005, 03:48 PM
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Mine went bang, i have approx 440 bhp, got it rebuilt, seems fine so far, but i wont launch it from start or give it death up a hill in 2nd / 3rd.

Suppose that makes me a pussy driver
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ive just blown mine with 300bhp and im currently looking for a new one but before this i used a 450bhp cossie and had no probs at all.........at the end of the day cossie dont like luanching so be careful!!
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so no nasa projects, hmmmm...
any avaiable stronger kits avaiable?
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