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Old 03-07-2008, 04:59 PM
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my series 2 shows about 14psi on the gauge, what bhp is this?
Old 03-07-2008, 05:04 PM
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depends on whats been done! is it standard?
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it has a switch, when switch is towards me its a standard rs. but flick the switch goes to 14psi. it has frount mounted intercooler, paddle clutch, group a coil.
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Originally Posted by AJ-RST1
it has a switch, when switch is towards me its a standard rs. but flick the switch goes to 14psi. it has frount mounted intercooler, paddle clutch, group a coil.
would guess and it is a guess at about 140/50 bhp! could be wrong! see what other people think!
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dont think you can guess the bhp without the spec, what turbo would be a good start!?
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Originally Posted by LHD220Turbo
dont think you can guess the bhp without the spec, what turbo would be a good start!?
did ask him what had been done! i guessed and thats all you can do really!
Old 03-07-2008, 05:36 PM
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2000bhp
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2000bhp
you dont have a clue mate............................2005bhp
Old 03-07-2008, 05:48 PM
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237.4bhp @ 5840rpm
Old 03-07-2008, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hoylaE26
you dont have a clue mate............................2005bhp
dam i was way out!
Old 03-07-2008, 07:35 PM
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its the std turbo i believe i know its a t3 but not sure what stage?
Old 03-07-2008, 10:34 PM
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mine was 259 @14psi
Old 03-07-2008, 10:47 PM
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more details needed dude
is it still mfi or efi- wot turbo and who has set it up? if its on mfi still i'm sure its not easy to have high and low boost setup accurately
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mine was 170@flywheel @10psi befor the bottend went (standard engine)
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Originally Posted by hoylaE26
you dont have a clue mate............................2005bhp
you were way out man

2006.1bhp
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it has mfi gear still engine needs settin up on rollers. so ill know then. different note easy to change valvestem seals?
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Mine was about 260bhp at 15psi..

Now its running 24psi..
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160-180 on a good engine/turbo
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is it hard 2 go efi on s2
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Could be 120 bhp or 150 bhp or 200 bhp or 400 bhp, no one could puta figure on the info you have given
Old 07-07-2008, 04:24 PM
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will be 175 ish m8
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usually between 170 bhp and 195 bhp if its got just got a chip which i guess it has if it doesnt over boost at 14 psi. mine had bigger intercooler chip and kent cam and that made 210 bhp at jamsport
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96bhp for sure mate
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3bhp
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